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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 - Nov. 20, 2020Welcome to Friday. Cross your fingers. The University of Utah might actually play a football game tomorrow. TICK TOCK3 days to the State Board of Canvassers meeting 11/23/2020 at noon Today At Utah PolicyPolicymaker Profile: Getting to know Jennifer Dailey-ProvostBy Staff Utah Policy regularly profiles policymakers from across the state. In this edition we profile Utah Representative Dailey-Provost, Democrat, District 24 in Salt Lake County. What is your occupation? Research assistant, PhD student in Public Health.What is your educational background? BS, Marketing - U of U; MBA - Westminster College.Where did you grow up? Pocatello, ID.Can you describe a fond memory? Spending my childhood exploring our farm and surrounding land, wandering for miles. Summers camping in central Idaho.Webb Wrap: Trump deserves kudos for speedy vaccine development . . . Utah public education performance By LaVarr Webb It is exciting that COVID-19 vaccinations could begin in Utah within a few weeks. You can read all about the state's phased distribution and prioritization plan HERE. It will understandably take months for everyone who wishes to get vaccinated. But the state has a good plan, coordinated with the massive federal vaccination operation. It is almost miraculous that two drug companies, with more to come, have developed effective vaccines in only eight months. Such development usually would take several years. Pres. Trump has taken enormous criticism over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. But he should get credit for the rapid development of helpful therapies and the vaccines. His critics didn't think it could be done.Winning the political game: Two tips for newly elected leaders By LaVarr Webb With a number of new elected officials taking office in the new year, and acknowledging that politicians get a lot of advice from a variety of sources, here are two simple suggestions from me: 1. Pick your priorities and focus on them. Don't spread yourself too thin. Don't be in a hurry to do too much, too fast. Civic-minded people have a tendency to want to right every wrong and fight every evil. You can't do it all, and you won't be effective if you try. You will also neglect other important priorities like family and profession. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News How American Muslims are tackling substance abuse among the faithful Utah GOP supports Trump's election fight; Mitt Romney calls president's actions 'undemocratic' American exceptionalism is earned Latter-day Saint leaders, Salt Lake mayor discuss keeping each other safe during pandemic and the holidays Herbert changing household restriction after GOP legislative outcry Herbert sets table for 'not normal' holiday as Utah breaks more COVID-19 records What happened to the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine ? It might be good for older adultsSalt Lake Tribune Mitt Romney calls Trump's actions 'undemocratic,' while the Utah GOP stands with the president Utah's governor won't limit Thanksgiving gatherings as state reports 18 coronavirus deaths Macy's City Creek unveils its candy windows, keeping one Utah holiday tradition alive New Primary Children's Hospital campus in Lehi will bear Miller family's name Commentary: How LDS apostle Dallin Oaks' comments on racism and Black Lives Matter fall shortOther Residents question Washington County school board member residency (KUTV) Utah Republican Party calls for thorough investigation of 2020 election fraud claims (KUTV) Doctors say masks and social distancing likely to stay after COVID-19 vaccine distribution (Fox 13) Excavation in Salt Lake City uncovers secrets from 1870 (Fox 13) Utah Corrections Director Mike Haddon to move to Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Director (Fox 13) Former Department of Agriculture and Food Commissioner responds to auditNational HeadlinesMitt Romney calls Trump's attempt to overturn Michigan election 'undemocratic' (CNN) Trump courts Michigan GOP leaders in bid to overturn election he lost (CNN) Republicans Supporting Trump, Remember: Lies Have a Long Half-Life (The New York Times) California's Newsom imposes new lockdown, includes county where he dined at upscale French restaurant (Fox News) AP Explains Calling Arizona For Biden Early, Before It Got Very Close (NPR) Census Bureau can't meet Trump's deadline for data on undocumented immigrants: report (The Hill) Judges toss Republican lawsuits in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia (CNN) New York expands Trump tax fraud investigations to include writeoffs: report (The Hill) Georgia recount results: Biden still ahead by 12,000 - but Trump has one last roll of the dice (Washington Examiner) Rudy Giuliani's post-election meltdown starts to become literal (Washington Post) Treasury Secretary Mnuchin cuts off several Federal Reserve emergency aid programs, sparking unusual rebuke from Fed (Washington Post) Biden paints Trump as reckless as Pence and science advisers cheer vaccine news (Washington Post) Biden brushes aside Trump attempts to overturn the election, confident his victory will stand (Washington Post) Trump Targets Michigan in His Ploy to Subvert the Election (New York Times) Trump's Attempts to Overturn the Election Are Unparalleled in U.S. History (New York Times)Policy NewsLeadership Tip: Responsibility"The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant." -Max DePreeCasual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report 11-19-20 Outdoors Report -- KSL.com: Ready to ski or snowboard in Utah this winter? Plan ahead and prepare for changes, resorts say -- KSL.com: Repairs from March earthquake underway at Great Salt Lake State Park Concerts -- USU String Chamber Music Recital, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall, Utah State University, 4030 Old Main Hill, Logan, $10 -- Barlow Ballet's "Nutcracker," Friday and Saturday, various times, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $22 -- "MENDED," SLCC Dance Company, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., Grand Theatre , 1575 South State Street, Salt Lake City, $5Gov. Herbert statement on call with Pres.-elect Joe Biden Gov. Herbert released the following statement on Thursday: "Today, I joined President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris, and a bipartisan group of governors represented on the executive committee of the National Governors Association for a video conference call. We had a good discussion about how states and the federal government can work together in the nationwide fight against COVID-19. I wished the president-elect every success and am grateful for his efforts to engage the nation's governors in these important discussions."Curtis, Phillips Introduce legislation to boost wind energy Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) and Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, have introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce barriers on the deployment of wind energy to international partners. "Most carbon emissions come from outside the United States, and a vital component of combatting climate change is the U.S. exporting clean energy resources and technology," said Curtis. "The bipartisan Worldwide Wind Turbine Act does exactly that by bringing together energy companies and U.S. international aid programs to share clean energy technology with the developing world."Diverse leaders join to address skyrocketing COVID-19 cases Top community leaders Gail Miller from the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, Ryan Smith from Qualtrics, Dr. Marc Harrison from Intermountain Healthcare, and Keith McMullin from Deseret Management Corporation -- along with their respective organizations -- are joining together to address the skyrocketing cases of COVID-19 in Utah and subsequent hospitalizations that are overwhelming hospitals and health systems.Utah Corrections director takes new job as Board of Pardons & Parole director After nearly 14 years of service with the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC), Executive Director Mike Haddon will be transitioning to work as the executive director for the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. "Mike is truly an exceptional leader. He has served the state of Utah well in his role at the Department of Corrections, and I have no doubt that he will continue to render extraordinary service in this new role," said Gov. Gary Herbert. The state is lucky to have him."Leader McCarthy seeks Bishop's help one last time WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Bishop has once again been appointed as one of the conferees to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). As a senior member on the House Armed Services Committee, and the only Utahn on any armed services committee, he has been asked by Republican Leader McCarthy to assume this responsibility.Stewart named negotiator for defense bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02), a senior Member of the House Budget Committee, was chosen to serve on a conference committee for the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA). This committee is charged with getting national defense policy signed into law to ensure that Department of Defense has the resources and authorities needed to defend the United States and our national security interests.Companies prosper under new World Trade Center Utah division Salt Lake City, Utah - World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) now offers a full range of products and services to help Utah companies enter and expand in global markets as well as to find capital to help finance that growth. Companies ready to go global or expand their current international efforts are able to connect with WTC Utah at each stage and gain a partner dedicated to catalyzing their success as part of the organization's new Global Business Services Division. Business HeadlinesMnuchin decision cuts Fed lending power, but sources say emergency programs can be revived (CNBC) Managers at Tyson meat plant had betting pool on how many workers would get Covid, lawsuit alleges (CNN) W.H.O. Rejects Antiviral Drug Remdesivir as a Covid Treatment (New York Times) Dow Jones Futures Fall On New Coronavirus Restrictions; Workday Earnings Top (Investors.com)On This Day In History(From History.com) 1820 - The American whaler Essex, while hunting sperm whales off the South American coast, is rammed twice by an enraged bull whale and sunk. 20 crew members escape in small boats, but only five survive. Wise WordsLeadership: "Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it." Dwight D. Eisenhower Lighter SidePermanent Insult"The easiest time to add insult to injury is when you're signing somebody's cast." Demetri Martin 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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