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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 editor@utahpolicy.com,. Situational Analysis - Dec. 23, 2020It's two days before Christmas and that means it's Festivus, the festival for the rest of us! Whether you are airing grievances or demonstrating feats of strength or kicking back with a good book, I hope your day is filled with love and laughter and very little work. There will be a special Christmas Eve edition of Utah Policy tomorrow and then we will leave your inbox alone on Christmas Day. TICK TOCK12days to Utah inauguration day (1/4/2021). Today At Utah Policy News of the day: By Holly Richardson Santa Claus serves on the North Pole city council - No, really. Santa Claus (his legal name) was first elected to the North Pole, Alaska city council in 2015 and was re-elected to a second term last year. He is also a monk who has taken a vow of poverty, cares deeply about children, the "weak, the poor and the underprivileged."  Cox/Henderson announce 19 more cabinet/staff members (Part 2)By Holly Richardson Governor-elect Cox and Lt. Governor-elect Henderson announced 19 additional key cabinet and staff positions that will join the new administration. The appointees represent a range of diversity and bring both private and public sector experience to their new (and in some cases, continuing) roles. The first six were listed previously.. Here are the next six. Cox/Henderson announce 19 more cabinet/staff members (Part 3)By Holly Richardson Governor-elect Cox and Lt. Governor-elect Henderson announced 19 additional key cabinet and staff positions that will join the new administration. The appointees represent a range of diversity and bring both private and public sector experience to their new (and in some cases, continuing) roles. The first six were listed previously here, the next six here and these are the final seven from Monday's announcement. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News
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Policy News Utahn Gregory Smith to be U.S. Commissioner of Upper Colorado River Commission The White House released list of individuals that President Trump intends to appoint to key administration posts. Utahn Greg Smith is on the list and is slated to become the U.S. Commissioner of the Upper Colorado River Commission. No Senate confirmation is needed. Smith, a graduate of Brigham Young University (BYU),got his start in politics while living in Utah. John Curtis on Omni Legislation Congressman John Curtis voted no on the Consolidated Appropriations Act and released this statement:"This week's omnibus package is the height of Congressional dysfunction. Small businesses and individuals have desperately needed relief for months but instead of considering the dozens of targeted bills that already have bipartisan support, we tied COVID relief up into a nearly 6,000-page budget bill we voted on just hours after receiving the text. While there are many provisions in this legislation that I support-including several of my bipartisan proposals-I could not vote for a bill that spends over $2 trillion taxpayer dollars without fully understanding how it could impact Utah and Utahns. Congress completely failed to put this bill together in a responsible manner." WEBINAR: Hope and help for mental illness The Hatch Center is pleased to host a discussion on mental health and the public policies shaping the future, featuring: Congressman Chris Stewart, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, Huntsman Foundation Director David H. Huntsman, social health ambassador Heidi Swapp, and licensed therapist David Kozlowski, with Hatch Center Executive Director Matt Sandgren as moderator.WHEN: Jan 11, 2021, 11:00 amRegister here.  GUEST OPINION: Utah shouldn't have to pay for New York's follyThis week House Speaker Nancy Pelosi finally dropped her demand that Congress pass upwards of $1 trillion in funding for state and local aid. That decision opened the way for Congress to pass a much-needed COVID relief bill to help so many Americans suffering from the effects of the pandemic. The situation recalls Aesop's timeless tale about the carefree grasshopper, who chirped and sang and frittered away the summer, while the ants toiled in the hot sun to prepare for the cold winter. Utah State Board of Ed to hold Administrative Rule hearing on statewide online ed program The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) will hold anadministrative rule hearingonRule R277-726 Statewide Online Education Programtoday, Tuesday, December 22 beginning at 11 a.m. You can watch live here. Business Headlines
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Wise Words'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house ~Clement C. Moore Lighter SideLighter SideQ: What kind of motorcycle does Santa ride? A: A "Holly" Davidson
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