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 The UtahPolicy.com daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the top local and national news about politics and public policy. Send news tips or feedback to lwebb@utahpolicy.com,. Situational Awareness - September 8, 2020Good Tuesday morning. Sorry, but it's time to get back to work. May all your Zoom calls go well. TICK TOCK16 days to the 1st Congressional District debate (9/24/2020) Today At Utah Policy Webb's Wrap: The political season heats up . . . Crisis is possible if election outcome is disputed . . . Blue state bailout? . . . Reader responseBy LaVarr Webb It will be a sprint to the finish line for Utah political candidates over the next eight weeks. Campaigns that have been rather quiet - like the Utah gubernatorial race - will heat up. Formal debates will begin in a few weeks. Around Oct. 13, mail ballots will start to be distributed. Campaign advertising will become more ubiquitous as candidates try to make their pitches before ballots are returned. Criticism of opponents will become more pointed as campaigns realize the only way to win is to draw sharp contrasts. Pandemic policies: One size doesn't fit both rural and urban Utah By LaVarr Webb I've worked in downtown Salt Lake City for more than 45 years (until the pandemic hit). And my wife and I have loved living in the heart of downtown for many years. However, we've also loved living in rural Utah, in fact in one of the most remote and isolated corners of the state, in the far northwest part of Box Elder County. I can attest that the tiny towns and small cities in rural Utah are nothing like Salt Lake City. That's not to say one is better than the other. They are very different, but the differences are to be celebrated. Each has things that could be improved, but they each have far more things to love.  Policy Savant Panel: Preparing workers for jobs and professions of the futureBy Staff Utah is fortunate to be served by a number of capable think tanks/policy institutes. Periodically, UtahPolicy.com will pose a question to them on important and timely policy issues. Here's the first installment with responses from The Gardner Policy Institute, Utah Foundation, Envision Utah and The Sutherland Institute.This Week's Question: As a result of the twin crises of COVID-19 and its economic damage to Utah, what changes will occur, or should occur, or what trends will be accelerated in preparing workers for the jobs and professions of the future? Utah HeadlinesDeseret News
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Policy NewsA new go-to for cleaning up Utah's air: YourAirYourUtah.orgClean air consistently ranks as one of the top concerns Utahns have when considering the future. That's why Envision Utah created YourAirYourUtah.org - a website designed to help Utahns better understand the complexities of Utah's air quality by outlining key strategies for residents, businesses, and government to reduce emissions in a meaningful way. Utah Senate requests public comment on judicial nominee The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on attorney Spencer Walsh who was appointed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert as a judge for the 1st District Court. Those who desire to comment should contact Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation committee staff, Jerry Howe at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, by 5 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Utah State Capitol, House Building, Suite W210, PO Box 145210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5210. All statements should include the respondent's name, telephone number and mailing address. Zions Bank Economic Outlook: The recovery continues With 1.37 million jobs added in August, the US labor market continues to recover, although more slowly than in the past few months. However, the big surprise from the jobs report was the unexpected drop in the unemployment rate, down to 8.4%. The unemployment rate is now back to single digits and below the high from the Great Recession of 2008. While the economy continues to improve, it is still far from fully recovered and the pace of growth will be key over the next few months.See full report HERE. Gov. Herbert issues executive orders on COVID-19 In close consultation with local health authorities and with the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Gary R. Herbert has issued an Executive Order moving Salt Lake County to the Low Level of Restriction Status, or Yellow. The order also moves Sevier County to the Minimal Level of Restriction Status, or Green. Along with these changes, the governor has extended the order requiring face coverings to be worn in all state facilities. View the order on restrictions here. View the order on face coverings here. Meet the gubernatorial candidates The Salt Lake Chamber invites you to join us for the Meet the Candidates Virtual Forum with Utah's gubernatorial candidates Spencer Cox and Chris Peterson. The discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., will focus on the long-term economic vision and strategies for the state, business policy priorities, as well as the immediate economic recovery from COVID-19. Register HERE. Leadership Tip: 9-8-20 "Would you look to someone for guidance and leadership if they did not truly care about the goals of the group? Of course not! Great leaders are not just focused on getting group members to finish tasks; they have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for the projects they work on."You can develop this leadership quality by thinking of different ways that you can express your zeal. Let people know that you care about their progress." Verywellmind.com BUSINESS HEADLINES
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 1504 - Michelangelo's statue of David is unveiled to the public. The statue is 17 feet tall and weighs 12,000 pounds, carved from a single block of white Italian Carrara marble. Wise WordsCommunication: "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw Lighter SideOnly in Utah Powder: In Utah, the powder is addictive, but it's not an illegal drug you snort using a hundred dollar bill. Only In Your State Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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