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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 Analysis - September 25, 2020Happy Friday morning. Enjoy the cool weekend. TICK TOCK4 days to the Utah gubernatorial debate (9/29/2020) COVID surge & Supreme Court vote on Hinckley Report Today At Utah Policy Rep. Curtis loves serving, despite congressional frustrationsBy LaVarr Webb Congressman John Curtis won't be found often - if ever - on Fox News. He's moderately conservative, but is no partisan firebrand. He's one of the good guys in Congress. He tries to solve problems, not posture for the media. He co-sponsors a lot of legislation with Democrats, although they aren't usually major bills. He's well liked on both sides of the aisle. He works hard and travels his district, meeting with local officials and constituents.  Webb's Wrap: Niceness prevails at debate . . . Trump's comments . . . Rep. Nelson on federalismBy LaVarr Webb I'm sure there have been some really nice debates in Utah political history. But Thursday evenings's 1st Congressional District debate between Blake Moore and Darren Parry was one of the friendliest debates I've ever seen. As it went on, I kind of enjoyed it, once I shed my cynical political observer mode. It was actually refreshing watching two really sincere, if very inexperienced, guys talk nicely to each other. It certainly wasn't a reflection of today's nasty politics. New report: Regarding jobs & the economy, Utahns are most worried about paychecks By Press Release The Utah Foundation has release the fourth in a series of Utah Priorities Project briefs looking at Utah voters' top concerns. Jobs and the economy ranked fourth in July, rising from 12th at the beginning of March. The increase in concern is largely driven by the national economic crisis. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News
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Policy NewsCasual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report 9-24-20Outdoors Report -- KSL.com: Zion's entire historic, scenic Emerald Pools Trails Complex reopens after decade of closure -- KSL.com: Salt Lake trails project gets closer to reality at Butterfield Canyon -- KSL.com: Fall colors came early to some parts of Utah. Here's how long they're expected to last -- KSL.com: Biologists survey wildfire destruction on tortoise habitat north of St. George  Hatch Center to host National Security Advisor Robert C. O'BrienWashington, DC-The Hatch Center-the policy arm of the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation-has announced it will host US National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien for a symposium on global peace and stability to be held in Salt Lake City on October 8. Ahead of Ambassador O'Brien's visit, Hatch Foundation Chairman Emeritus Orrin Hatch and Executive Director Matt Sandgren issued the following statements: United Utah Party opposes Constitutional Amendment G The United Utah Party has announced its opposition to the proposed amendment numbered G on the general election ballot. The amendment would allow the legislature to use income tax revenue for two other purposes than public education - children and people with disabilities. Currently, the state constitution mandates that all income tax revenues be used for public education. Romney pushes bill to prevent layoffs of airline workers WASHINGTON-U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) joined senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Susan Collins (R-ME) in introducing the Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020 to extend the airline worker Payroll Support Program (PSP) through March 2021. Without this critical assistance, airlines may be forced to lay off or furlough tens of thousands of workers. Mass layoffs could impact operations at the newly renovated Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), which served more than 26 million passengers last year alone. Community Foundation of Utah mobilizes over $7 million to support non-profits Salt Lake City -- Community Foundations across the country are making an unprecedented effort to mobilize funding in light of the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of July 2020, over $1 billion in charitable giving came from Community Foundations, according to data gathered by the Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative. Locally, Utah is no exception. BUSINESS HEADLINES
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 1789 - The first Congress of the United States approves 12 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, to the U.S. Constitution and sends them to the states for ratification. Wise WordsWork vs Thinking: "If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done." Bruce Lee Lighter SideCourt of Less Appeal Justice isn't just blind-it's snickering at these real courtroom give-and-takes: Judge (to young witness): Do you know what would happen to you if you told a lie? Q: Isn't it a fact that you have been running around with another woman? Q: Have you ever heard about taking the Fifth? Q: What did your sister die of?
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