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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 PolicyWhat 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 knees By 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 Unity By 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 How to heal America's partisan divide Jeff Flake: Turn down the volume Fabiola Santiago: Our strength is in our diversity Cindy McCain: Healing starts with respecting others Sen. Tim Scott: The balm of service Theresa Dear: Be the good Gabby Giffords: Channeling pain into purpose Tom Udall: Friends can disagree The Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen: Finding your place in America Sen. Mitt Romney: Calling upon our better angels 9 questions for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on his first days in office Who is the most trusted voice in America?Salt Lake Tribune Utah A.G. Sean Reyes denies involvement in robocalls encouraging 'patriots' to attend rally at U.S. Capitol After violence at the U.S. Capitol, will Utah Republicans jump the Trump train? Tribune analysis: Utah lawmakers spend unlimited amounts in campaign cash - sometimes in violation of state law Lawmaker seeks to make Provo Canyon's Bridal Veil Falls a state monument Utah governor orders flags lowered for fallen Capitol officerOther Utah among worst COVID-19 rate states in US (FOX 13)COVID Corner COVID-19 vaccine brings relief to Salt Lake City's homeless hospice, after long lockdown (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah now has 5th-highest COVID-19 infection rate in country, CDC says (Deseret News) Hospitals thought they'd see Covid-19 vaccine shortages. Sometimes, they have to throw away doses (CNN) Coronavirus updates: 1 in every 15 Americans has tested positive for COVID-19; virus claims member of famed Tuskegee Airmen (USA Today) How vaccinated grandparents should approach visiting loved ones now (KOCO)National HeadlinesPelosi to move forward with impeachment if Pence doesn't act to remove Trump (Politico) A historic percentage of Americans want Trump removed from office (CNN) Opinion: Impeach and Convict Trump. Congress Must Defend Itself. (New York Times) Outgoing Capitol Police chief: House, Senate security officials hamstrung efforts to call in National Guard (Washington Post) FBI, NYPD told Capitol Police about possibility of violence before riot, senior officials say (Yahoo! News) Trump orders flags to half-staff in honor of Capitol Police officers (The Hill) What we know about Eric Munchel of Nashville, accused 'zip tie guy' in Capitol riot (The Tennessean) Thousands of law school alumni and students push for disbarment of Sens. Hawley and Cruz (Washington Post) DC Mayor asks White House for emergency declaration funding for inauguration security (CNN)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 summit Join 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 partnership In 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 HeadlinesMarriott and others pledge to cut off money to members of Congress who doubted Biden win (Washington Post) Covid vaccinations offer CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid a chance to showcase how drugstores have changed (CNBC)On This Day In History1755 - Alexander Hamilton is born. He became the Founding Father with the best musical about his life. 1807 - Ezra Cornell is born. He founded th Western Union Telegraph Company and co-founded Cornell University. 1878 - Delivery of milk in glass bottles begins in Brooklyn, New York. 1885 - Alice Paul is born. She later founded the National Women's Party, was instrumental in the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920 and 1923, began the campaign for the Equal Rights Amendment. 1908 - Theodore Roosevelt make the Grand Canyon a national monument. 1922 - Doctors give insulin to a diabetic patient for the first time. 1935 - Amelia Earhart makes the first solo flight from Hawaii to North America. 1964 - U.S. Surgeon General announced definitive link between cancer and smoking 1989 - President Reagan gives his farewell address. 2010 - Miep Gies, who hid Anne Frank, dies at 100.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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