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After a three-decade hiatus, I'm making my return to the performing stage as Maury in the Empress Theater's production of "Disaster! The Musical!" It's a hilarious spoof of 1970's disaster films. If you're looking for some family-friendly entertainment, kindly consider grabbing some tickets. You'll even get to hear me sing some of your favorite songs from the decade of leisure suits and wide collars. TICK TOCKDays to the 2019 Utah municipal elections: 54 (11/5/2019) Days to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 137 (1/27/2020) Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 173 (3/3/2020) Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 285 (6/23/2020) Days to the 2020 election: 418 (11/3/2020) Today At Utah Policy Utah Supreme Court says partisan elections for State School Board are constitutionalBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor On Wednesday, the Utah Supreme Court ruled that allowing partisan elections for the State Board of Education does not violate the state constitution.  Poll: Utahns overwhelmingly support requiring background checks on all gun salesBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Utahns really want the government to require background checks on all gun sales, a new UtahPolicy.com/Y2 Analytics poll shows.  Podcast: A conversation with Democratic Party Chairman Jeff MerchantBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Could Utah turn from a solid red state to purple? Newly-elected Utah Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Merchant thinks demographic changes in the Beehive State could make that happen within a decade. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESIt's debate night in America10 Democratic presidential hopefuls take the stage tonight in Houston for the party's third primary debate [NYT]. Donations from Hollywood to some candidates could dry up after tonight's debate [Deadline]. ImmigrationThe Supreme Court ruled Wednesday the Trump administration can deny asylum to migrants who have traveled through third countries, which would bar people who come through Mexico from claiming asylum in the U.S. [Politico]. The Trump administration is set to make public the outline of proposed immigration reforms that aim to unify Republicans in Congress on the issue [CNN]. The Trump administration will deny temporary protected status to Bahamian victims of Hurricane Dorian [NBC News]. EconomyChina said Wednesday it would waive tariffs on some U.S. goods. President Trump followed suit to push back new tariffs on Chinese goods by two weeks [CNN]. President Trump called on the "boneheads" at the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates to "ZERO" [Politico]. Vaping banThe Trump administration is set to propose a ban on flavored e-cigarettes following six deaths from lung disease related to vaping [WaPo]. Gun controlThe heads of 145 companies call on Congress to take action to curb gun violence [NYT]. Democrats in the House don't have enough votes to pass a proposed ban on assault-style weapons [NYT]. Hmmm...President Trump pressed White House aides to intervene after federal forecasters contradicted his false claim that Hurricane Dorian was threatening Alabama [WaPo]. SpyingIsrael is most likely the source of cell phone surveillance devices discovered around sensitive locations in Washington, D.C. [Politico]. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot.North Carolina Republicans voted to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's budget veto while Democrats were at a 9/11 memorial ceremony [WaPo]. HomelessnessTrump administration officials toured an unused Federal Aviation Administration facility in California as a potential site to relocate homeless people in that state [WaPo]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsOffice of the State Auditor releases a public education spending dashboard to help show 'Where does the money go in public education?'The Office of the State Auditor announced the release of a public education spending dashboard which begins to help answer the public's common question, "Where does the money go in public education?" 2020 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability to build on success of inaugural year Ivory Innovations launched the 2020 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability at the University of Utah's Davis Eccles School of Business. Now in its second year, the Ivory Prize awards a total of $200,000 to winners that have developed ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to housing affordability within three focus areas: construction and design; finance; and public policy and regulatory reform. Mayor Biskupski invites residents to volunteer for 3rd annual Project Homeless Connect SLC Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Community Development Corporation of Utah announced volunteer opportunities for the 3rd annual Project Homeless Connect (PHC) which will take place in the Salt Palace on October 25th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (volunteer shifts run between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM). Westminster climbs in national rankings U.S. News recognized Westminster College as one of the best colleges in the U.S. for veterans, as a best college in the West and a best value school for 2020. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1609 - English explorer Henry Hudson sailed into the river that now bears his name. 1938 - Adolf Hitler demands autonomy and self-determination for Germans living in the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia. 1958 - Little Rock High School in Arkansas was ordered by the Supreme Court to admit black students. 1962 - President John F. Kennedy, at a speech at Rice University, says the U.S. will put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. 1964 - Canyonlands National Park is designated as a National Park. 1994 - A pilot crashed his small plane on the White House lawn. 2002 - President George W. Bush told the United Nations to confront the "grave and gathering danger" of Saddam Hussein's Iraq or stand aside as the United States acted. Wise WordsIndependence "If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability."Henry Ford Lighter SidePower for Good "We need to get the president to pull out that magic Sharpie of his, and we need to get him to send that hurricane down from Alabama all the way to Brazil to fan out the flames," Noah joked. "Come on, Mr Trump, use your power for good!" Trevor Noah Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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