 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 - August 21, 2019Good Wednesday morning from Salt Lake CityThanks 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:
TICK TOCKDays to the 2019 Utah municipal elections: 76 (11/5/2019) Days to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 159 (1/27/2020) Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 195 (3/3/2020) Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 308 (6/23/2020) Days to the 2020 election: 440 (11/3/2020) Today At Utah Policy 2020 roundup: Hemmert preparing to run for Congress, Moss and Wilde passBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Sen. Daniel Hemmert There are already four Republicans running to face Democrat Ben McAdams in 2020. Senate Majority Whip Dan Hemmert is poised to be the fifth.  Fewer than 4 in 10 Utahns believe overhauling Utah's tax system should be a high priorityBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor While Utah legislative leaders are working hard to come up with a tax reform package that can go to lawmakers in a fall special session, the urgent push is not shared by voters in general, a new Utah Political Trends survey from UtahPolicy.com and Y2 Analytics poll shows.  Study examines K-12 education outcomes in light of spendingBy Utah Foundation Utah may spend less per student in its public schools than any other state, but Utah students are doing as well or better than comparable states on a range of measures of educational outcomes. A new study from Utah Foundation, Making the Grade? K-12 Outcomes and Spending in Utah, compares the performance of students here with neighboring states in the Mountain West and with several peer states selected for their similarity to Utah's population demographics. It then places the outcomes in the context of spending.  Friendzoned by Mitt Romney - Bernick and Schott on politicsBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor National Democrats think there's a chance Rep. Chris Stewart could be vulnerable in 2020, mostly because of his low approval ratings and President Donald Trump's unpopularity. Do Democrats have a chance to flip this district next year? OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESNo Greenland, no trip. President Donald Trump cancels his planned state visit to Denmark because the Danish Prime Minister said they would not sell Greenland to the U.S. [CNN].
Today's Trump outrage. President Trump sparked criticism on Tuesday said Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats showed "either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty" [NYT]. The NRA gets results. President Trump was on board with a plan to expand background checks for gun purchases following mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. Trump backed away from the idea after speaking with NRA head Wayne LaPierre [Atlantic].
Economy. After the White House denied the story, President Trump confirmed he's considering pushing for a payroll tax cut to boost the economy [WaPo].
Immigration. The Trump administration is expected to announce a new regulation that would allow for the detention of migrant families beyond the 20-day limit for holding children [CNN].
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This story is bananas. How the Epoch Times went from niche news outlet to an online juggernaut by going all-in on supporting President Trump [NBC News]. Hmmm. President Trump overstated the value and profitability of his golf courses in Scotland by $165 million [HuffPo]. The Amazon. The rainforest has hit a record number of wildfires this year as deforestation and development is increasing in the region [Reuters]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsAmazon announces plans to expand in Utah with new fulfillment center in West JordanAmazon.com, Inc. announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in West Jordan, Utah creating more than 800 full-time jobs starting at $15 an hour with comprehensive benefits starting on day one. Amazon currently employs more than 2,000 full-time associates throughout the State of Utah. UCAIR board elects new executive chair and committee to lead clean air pursuit UCAIR, the Utah Clean Air Partnership, elected and inducted the new Executive Board Committee for the 2020-2021 term at its annual meeting of the Board. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1831 - Nat Turner leads black slaves and free blacks in a rebellion in Virginia. Turner was later hanged. 1888 - The first successful adding machine in the U.S. is patented by William Seward Burroughs. 1897 - American automobile manufacturer Oldsmobile is founded. 1911 - The Mona Lisa is stolen by a Louvre employee. 1959 - President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union. 2017 - Millions watched the first total solar eclipse in the U.S. in 38 years. Wise WordsGood Sense "Good sense is both the first principal and the parent source of good writing." Horace Lighter SideBlaming an Inanimate Object "Hannity and Fox News talk every day about protecting American freedoms, but if everyone in America is forced to live in a world of perimeter fences, metal detectors and armed guards in every hall, then it starts to feel like society is living in a prison, and the only thing that's free is the gun." 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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