|  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 - February 19, 2020Good Wednesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCKThere are 17 working days remaining in the 2020 Utah Legislature3 days to the Nevada Democratic caucuses (2/22/2022)10 days to the South Carolina Democratic primary (2/29/2020)13 days to the Utah presidential primaries (3/3/2020)22 days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature (3/12/2020)132 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)258 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)341 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
Thanks for subscribing to Utah's must-read daily political news rundown.If you know of friends or colleagues who would benefit from our daily news roundup, please encourage them to sign up for our emails. Today At Utah Policy Utah voters say schools, air quality should be top priorities for lawmakersBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Most Utahns want the Legislature to do things that will make public schools better, a new UtahPolicy.com/2News poll by Y2 Analytics shows.  National Republicans again target McAdams, this time over Pelosi speech rippingBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor National Republicans are once again hitting Democrat Ben McAdams with an ad campaign, this time targeting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's speech ripping at President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address.  Bill requiring warning labels on internet porn clears Utah HouseBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor A bill that would require warning labels on porn sites passed the Utah House on Tuesday, with a few interesting "no" votes.  Proposed bill says E-scooter users couldn't sue if they're injured while ridingBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor In order to protect local governments/school districts from lawsuits, a Utah legislator wants to extend government immunity to the use of scooters -- you know, those electronic two-wheelers now springing up in cities across the nation, including Salt Lake City and others locally.  Tax rebates and Russian existentialism - Bernick and Schott on politics podcastBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott get you up to speed on the latest Utah political headlines. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESLooking for the exit?Attorney General William Barr has reportedly told people close to President Donald Trump he is considering quitting over the president's tweets about the Department of Justice [Washington Post]. Pardon-a-paloozaPresident Trump granted pardons or commuted the sentences of 11 people on Tuesday including former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich [New York Times]. Bloomberg in the spotlightMichael Bloomberg will hit the debate stage for the first time Wednesday night in Las Vegas and his Democratic rivals are ready to pounce [New York Times]. Hmmm...President Trump threatened to file lawsuits "all over the place" in retaliation for special counsel Robert Mueller's probe [Politico]. Sanders races to the frontBernie Sanders has opened up a double-digit national lead in a pair of new polls. A Washington Post/ABC News survey shows Sanders with 32% support, while an NBC News/WSJ poll gives Sanders 27%. Sanders' healthBernie Sanders' campaign says they will not release additional medical records. Sanders was admitted to the hospital in October after suffering chest pains but returned to the campaign trail soon after [CNN]. Bloomberg's business planThe former New York Mayor unveiled a plan to tax stock trades and other financial transactions [CBS News]. Bloomberg also said he would sell his company if he were elected president. Some estimates say his business could be worth upwards of $60 billion [AP]. ClimateResearchers say rising ocean temperatures could wipe out the planet's coral reefs by 2100 [NBC News]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy News In the wake of jettisoned tax reform, key issues remainThe monumental tax overhaul of 2019 saw a swift demise at the start of the 2020 legislative session, but the issues that motivated reform are left unresolved. To give Utahns a better idea of what that means, Utah Foundation today releases Now What? A Citizen's Troubleshooting Guide to Tax Reform. The report addresses three basic issues at the center of reform efforts: the adequacy of general fund revenue; the competitiveness of income tax rates; and a large constitutional earmark. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1807 - Former Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treason. 1878 - Thomas Edison patents the phonograph. 1942 - The U.S. government began relocating Japanese-Americans living in coastal Pacific areas to internment camps. They were allowed to return to their homes in January 1945. 2008 - Cuban President Fidel Castro stepped down permanently after 49 years in power. Wise WordsLaugh a Little "There is little success where there is little laughter."Andrew Carnegie Lighter SideBehind Your Back "Bloomberg tweeted at Trump and said, 'Behind your back people are laughing at you.' Trump called it fake news and spent the next hour trying to look behind his own back."- JIMMY FALLON Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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