 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 bschott@utahpolicy.com, or message us on Twitter. Situational awareness - September 20, 2019Good morning from Salt Lake City and TGIF!Thanks for reading Utah's must-read daily political news rundown. Please encourage your friends and colleagues to sign up for our emails.Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
Let's talk!We've started a discussion group on Facebook dedicated to Utah politics. Friday triviaHere's an obscure head-scratcher to start your Friday, submitted by reader Gordon Jones: What former House member from Utah became the ambassador to the Malagasy Republic following their defeat? Send me your guesses via email at bschott@utahpolicy.com. The first three subscribers to send in the correct answer will be recognized in Monday's newsletter. TICK TOCKDays to the 2019 Utah municipal elections: 46 (11/5/2019) Days to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 129 (1/27/2020) Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 165 (3/3/2020) Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 277 (6/23/2020) Days to the 2020 election: 410 (11/3/2020) Today At Utah Policy Bob Bernick's notebook: There's only one way to curb gun violenceBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor The GOP-controlled Utah Legislature and Republican Gov. Gary Herbert are going to have some tough decisions come the 2020 general session: What to do about gun control and gun violence?  Solid majority of Utah voters say the age for all gun purchases should be raised to 21By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor More than 7 in 10 Utah voters say they would support a requirement that gun buyers be 21 years of age to purchase a firearm. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESWhistleblower controversyA potentially explosive complaint from a whistleblower in the intelligence committee is said to involve President Donald Trump and his communications with the leader of Ukraine. The complaint, which the Trump administration is withholding from Congress, involves an alleged promise made by President Trump made to a foreign leader and other actions [NYT]. In an insane interview, Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's lawyer, denied asking Ukraine to investigate former president Joe Biden, then 30 seconds later reversed himself and admitted he did so [WaPo]. IranIran's foreign minister vows "all-out war" in the region in the case of a military strike by the U.S. or Saudi Arabia against that country [NYT]. The Pentagon will present President Trump with several options for responding to what the administration claims is an Iranian attack on a Saudi Arabian oil field [AP]. Shutdown averted...for nowThe House passed a short-term spending bill to keep the government open through late November. The stopgap measure sets up a potentially massive fight over funding for President Trump's border wall before Thanksgiving [WaPo]. Trump's taxesPresident Trump's lawyers sued in federal court to block a subpoena seeking his tax returns. They claim it is unconstitutional to investigate a sitting president [NYT]. A federal judge blocked a California law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the ballot in that state [Politico]. 2020A new Fox News poll shows President Trump losing to every top Democratic candidate [Fox News]. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio ended his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination [WaPo]. Build the wallThe Trump administration is considering a plan to once again divert billions of dollars in military funding to pay for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border [WaPo]. ScaryA new study says the number of birds in the U.S. and Canada has dropped by nearly 30 percent over the past 50 years [NYT]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy News Romney, Merkley introduce bill to address vaping crisisU.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Ending New Nicotine Dependencies (ENND) Act, legislation that would regulate e-cigarette standards and protect public health by prohibiting non-tobacco flavors and ensuring that electronic nicotine delivery systems are tamper-proof.  McAdams supports temporary measure to keep government openCongressman Ben McAdams today voted for a temporary spending measure that keeps the government operating through November 21st. The bill (H.R. 4378) received bipartisan support. The current fiscal year ends September 30th.  Curtis champions bipartisan lands bills to 'reduce the cost and complexity of recreation'Representatives John Curtis (R-UT), Deputy Republican Leader of the National Parks, Forest, and Public Lands Subcommittee on the House Natural Resources Committee, gave the following remarks during the Natural Resources Committee hearing on the following bills: "Recreation Not Red Tape" and his own legislation, "Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act."  Stewart votes against continuing resolutionCongressman Stewart votes "NO" on H.R. 4378, making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2020. Casual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report Outdoors Report--Salt Lake Tribune: Feds propose letting five times more hikers into The Wave--Salt Lake Tribune:Solitude Mountain Resort will charge visitors for parking-- KSL.com: Looking forward to Utah's fall colors? Here's what to expect this year--KSL.com:New mountain biking, hiking trail added to southern Utah's Iron Hills Trail System--KSL.com:Popular Kayenta Trail at Zion reopens after yearlong closure  USMCA: Inside look -- Join us for a seminar on expanding your business into Mexico and CanadaJoin the U.S. Commercial Service, World Trade Center Utah, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to learn how to grow and support your international business expansion into Mexico and Canada under the proposed new deal. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1519 - Ferdinand Magellan sets sail on his expedition to circumnavigate the globe. 1881 - President Chester A. Arthur is sworn in, the morning after becoming President upon James A. Garfield's death. 1962 - James Meredith, a black man, was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Gov. Ross R. Barnett. 1973 - Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match at the Houston Astrodome. 1977 - The first wave of Southeast Asian "boat people" arrived in San Francisco under a resettlement program. 2001 - In an address to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush declares a "War on Terror." 2011 - The U.S. military ends its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, allowing gay men and women to serve openly for the first time. Wise WordsLeadership "A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves."Lao Tzu Lighter SideHandling Babies "I actually think a woman has a better chance against Trump, especially in a debate. Women are much better at handling babies than men. It's just a biological fact."- JIMMY KIMMEL Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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