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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 - January 11, 2021It's Monday and the Utah legislative session starts next week. Today is also National Clean Off Your Desk Day. Coincidence? I think not. Lots of news over the last few days. If you only have time for one thing today, take 7 minutes and watch former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's message about Wednesday's assault on the U.S. Capitol. TICK TOCK8 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/19/2021)
Today At Utah Policy What we know and don't knowBy Holly Richardson Here is what we know so far about Wednesday's events: (I fully acknowledge this is only a partial list)The vast majority of the rioters/insurgents were Trump supporters. FBI Assistant Director Seven D'Antuono said Friday that there is no evidence to support the claim that the antifa members disguised themselves as Trump supporters and instigated the riot.  News to know: Actions have consequences, saving the ballot boxes, Congressman cleans on his hands and kneesBy Holly Richardson There are thousands of news stories to choose from. Here are three important ones:Political consequences - There are growing calls for political consequences for Mr. Trump. From resignation to invoking the 25th Amendment to impeachment, more lawmakers are speaking out.  Guest Opinion: On UnityBy Hillary Stirling Last Friday, LaVarr Webb published a piece that struck me as rather curious. While I disagree with many of his conclusions, he does raise a few worthwhile points, one of which is the question of how unity is found in such a fractured nation. The United Utah Party works to bring together people who might have policy disagreements but who want to move forward as a state and nation. To be clear, however, the people who even can be brought together are those who are law-abiding. What happened on Wednesday was not a policy disagreement; it was a violent insurrection, and there must be accountability for it. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News
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Policy NewsWEBINAR, Monday, Jan 11: Hope and help for mental illnessThe 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 am Register here.  Tues, Jan 12: 2021 Utah economic outlook and public policy summitJoin the Salt Lake Chamber and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute for the 2021 Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit on January 12, 2021, the state's premier economic forecasting and public policy event that is attended by policy and academic thought leaders from across the state.  Tuesday, Jan 12: Utah Health Policy Project presents virtual conference Utah Health Policy Project is presenting a virtual conference on Health Policy Solutions. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 12, from 8:30-2:30 pm. Register here. Coalition of Religious Communities previews the 2021 legislative session On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 10:30 AM, the Coalition of Religious Communities will broadcast its preview of the 2021 session of the Utah Legislature on Facebook Live on the Crossroads Urban Center Facebook Page.  Pioneer Park Coalition applauds new public safety partnershipIn response to public safety concerns across Salt Lake City, The Pioneer Park Coalition coordinated with law enforcement leaders on the local, state, and federal level to host the historic "Utah Public Safety Summit". The summit included U.S. Attorney John Huber, Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Jess Anderson, Chairman of The Other Side Academy Joseph Grenny, Utah Transit Authority Police Chief Fredd Ross, Former Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith Squires, and Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown. Business Headlines
On This Day In History
Wise Words"To those who think they can overturn the United States Constitution, know this: You will never win." ~Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Lighter SideLighter SideOn January 9, 1493, explorer Christopher Columbus, sailing near the Dominican Republic, sees three "mermaids"-in reality manatees-and describes them as "not half as beautiful as they are painted."
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