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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 18, 2020Happy Friday morning. The weekend is upon us. Keep your mask on if you patronize one of those infamous Utah County parties. TICK TOCK6 days to the 1st Congressional District debate (9/24/2020) Hinckley report tonight at 7:30 p.m. Voters this year will consider seven constitutional amendments that could have lasting impacts on our state. Matt Canham, managing editor of The Salt Lake Tribune; former Utah House Representative Rebecca Chavez Houck; and Rod Arquette, host of the Rod Arquette Show, join host Jason Perry for the Hinckley Report tonight at 7:30 p.m. Today At Utah PolicyWho are Utah's top policy wonks? Here's a listBy LaVarr Webb I kind of like policy wonks. These are the cerebral people who usually work behind the scenes, exploring and explaining public policy problems, coming up with research, reports and solutions, and trying to make the world a better place. I make a distinction between "pure" policy wonks and the elected officials who are often their bosses. Certainly, many politicians are also policy wonks, but their perspectives are influenced by partisan interests and the need to get re-elected, raise money, increase their name ID, etc. Their view of public policy is not always objective.Webb's Wrap: Romney sees a Trump win . . . A chaotic end to election? . . . Reader response on federalism By LaVarr Webb There's never been much love lost between Pres. Donald Trump and Utah Sen. Mitt Romney. Romney has been Trump's No. 1 critic among Republican senators, and he even voted to convict Trump after House impeachment and remove him from office. Nevertheless, in an interview with DJ Wilson at the Utah State of Reform Virtual Health Policy Conference last Tuesday, Romney said he expects Trump will be re-elected and Republicans will retain control of the U.S. Senate.Change of Pace: It's Friday, time to talk about dogs By LaVarr Webb Pres. Harry Truman, having a bad day, reportedly said, "Want a friend in Washington? Get a dog." That's not bad advice, even if you don't live in Washington. I was looking through some old files and came across something I wrote way back in 2003: It's always heartwarming to see how loyal and caring a good dog can be. I am the main feeder, walker and disciplinarian for Hayduke, our yellow lab/golden retriever cross, so to him I'm THE MAN. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Jay Evensen: What is Amendment G? Don't let it take you by surprise Boyd Matheson: A look inside what led to this week's historic Middle East agreement Editorial: 'Cuties' outrage does nothing unless it dismantles a culture of hypersexualization New unemployment claims down 8% in Utah One injured, assault charges possible after opposing protesters clash in West Valley FBI in Utah aims to take bite out of potential election cybercrime, ballot fraud University of Utah 'getting excited' about October vice presidential debate Voting by mail? No big deal, Utahns say in new pollSalt Lake Tribune 3,000 students haven't logged on for the first week of school in Salt Lake City Box Elder parents protest at school district, asking for end to mask mandate The danger in Utah schools - porn or censorship? Sen. Mike Lee says the Justice Department may need to take action against Google Utah sets record for human-caused fires, as forester asks for an extra $28 million to fight the blazes Rep. Phil Lyman could face arrest as he continues to defy U.S. attorneys Mike Lee seeks a 'shot clock' to speed federal environmental reviews Democratic candidate for Utah governor says he's no Nancy PelosiOther Utah County develops online scheduling tool in preparation for COVID-19 vaccine availability (Daily Herald) Planning officials outline transportation efforts to accommodate Utah County growth (Daily Herald) Utah Rep. John Curtis introduces bill to address 'emerging' methamphetamine threat (Daily Herald) Tooele County requests change to green phase of COVID-19 recovery plan (Tooele Transcript Bulletin) Law enforcement officers across Utah sign 'Thin Blue Line' flags for 2 Los Angeles deputies shot in ambush (St. George News)National HeadlinesThe Soros Cover-Up (American Mind) Cook Political Report moves Arizona to 'lean Democrat' in Biden-Trump race (The Hill) Moderate and vulnerable Democrats express concerns about voting on marijuana amid inaction on coronavirus relief (Roll Call) The One Vital Message Democrats Need to Win (POLITICO) Trump Again Will Outperform the Polls in Pennsylvania (RealClearPolitics) Old people elected Trump. Will they make him a one-term president? (Slate) Return of Big Ten Football Is a Bad Day for the Coronabros (Outkick) Israel-UAE-Bahrain agreements show why Trump was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize (FOX News) Media Pushes Unverified Gossip To Hide Trump's Amazing Economic And Foreign Policy Achievements (Federalist) The polls, the Electoral College and Democratic hand-wringing (The Hill) Why Pennsylvania Could Decide The 2020 Election (FiveThirtyEight) America's China Class Launches a New War Against Trump (Tablet) Trump's peace deal shows that moving US Embassy to Jerusalem was game-changer (New York Post) Trump scores diplomatic win with eye on November (Al-Monitor) Dems Call Trump a Mass-Murdering Racist; His Poll Numbers Rise (Townhall) Trump's Path to Victory (RealClearPolitics) This Is the Future That Liberals Want (Atlantic) Biden's Thought Police (American Mind)Policy NewsMeet the 1st District candidatesThe Salt Lake Chamber invites you to a Meet the Candidates Virtual Forum with the candidates for Utah's 1st Congressional District, Republican Blake Moore and Democrat Darren Parry. The discussion 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. The event is Tuesday, September 22, 4-5 p.m. Register HERE.Aaron Taylor named Sutherland's new executive vice president Sutherland Institute President and CEO Rick Larsen has announced today former Washington, D.C., congressional staffer Aaron Taylor is Sutherland's new Executive Vice President. "Policy eventually plays out in the arena of political debate, and Aaron's experience on all sides of the process will serve Sutherland well," Larsen said. "We are pleased to have him join our team."Sen. Romney discusses the future of federal health policy We were honored to host Senator Mitt Romney as part of our afternoon keynote at the recent 2020 Utah State of Reform Virtual Health Policy Conference. During a one-on-one conversation with host DJ Wilson, Romney discussed what it's like to be a member of Congress in 2020, his top concerns for the country, and his views on the future of federal health policy.Stewart votes to protect pregnant workers Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) voted "YES" on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, H.R. 2694<https://stewart.house.gov/UploadedFiles/MTR_HR2694.pdf>. This bill creates a stand-alone law that requires employer to provide a reasonable accommodation to known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Following the vote, Congressman Stewart issued the following statement:State House candidate debates announced The Better Utah Institute and League of Women Voters of Utah have announced two upcoming general debates for House District 54 and House District 49. The debates will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, September 22nd, and Wednesday, September 30th, and will be open to the general public and press. More information can be found here. Members of the public are invited to submit questions for consideration by the debate moderator. BUSINESS HEADLINESVal Hale: Economic development is paying off for Utah - our defense industry proves it (Deseret News) Park City summer sales offer some comfort as Main Street businesses await the winter (Park Record) New high-tech Amazon facility to boost company's Utah workforce to 5,000 (Deseret News)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 1793 - George Washington lays the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building, home of the U.S. Congress. The building will take nearly a century to fully complete. Wise WordsContent: "He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature." Socrates Lighter SideA Little Too Literal If you're interested in becoming a lawyer, you'll need a degree. But as these court transcripts reveal, the question is, in what? Attorney: "How was your first marriage terminated?" Attorney: "Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?" Witness: "All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight." Reader's Digest Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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