Utah Headlines

Election news

• Brad Raffensperger and Deidre Henderson: You can trust the vote count (Wall Street Journal)
• Law enforcement in Utah monitoring for potential threats ahead of general election (KSL TV)
• Your complete guide to Election Day (Deseret News)
• It’s not too late to register in Utah to vote in Tuesday’s election (Deseret News)
• (The Deseret News invited both major-party candidates to submit op-eds speaking directly to Latter-day Saint voters. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign submitted one; former president Donald Trump’s did not.) Kamala Harris: Election is about the ‘good work we can do together’ (Deseret News)
• Presidential election hangs over other Utah races. Here’s what to watch for (Deseret News)
• Long days and busy work for poll workers as they try to keep up with crowds (KSL)
• DOJ, ACLU to monitor San Juan County voting, focus of election settlement agreement (KSL)
• Candidate buttons and T-shirts are not allowed near polling locations (KSL Newsradio)
• Ballot boxes overflow in Salt Lake County (KSL Newsradio)
• Early voting numbers show highs, lows across Utah ahead of Election Day (Fox13)
• 2024 General Election voter guides (Salt Lake Tribune, ABC4, KUER, 
• 5 things to know about how election 2024 will work in Utah (KUER)

Utah

• Utah expected to receive $45 million from Kroger in settlement over opioid crisis (Deseret News)
• Could avian flu affect Thanksgiving in Utah? (KSL TV)

Culture

• Peanut the squirrel’s death and the conversation around it (Deseret News)
• The joy of an extended Christmas season for our family. Beginning the Christmas season on November 1 works for me. No judgment if it doesn’t work for you. (Deseret News)

Education

• Opinion: How we can help Utah students invent their future (Deseret News)

Environment

• The fight to save the Colorado River (Deseret News) 

Health

• Limiting babies’ exposure to sugar may protect from disease later (Deseret News)

Housing

• American renters face long road to homeownership (Deseret News)

National Headlines

General

• At the site of one of the deadliest massacres of Native Americans in US history, hundreds seek to heal spirits and soil (Salt Lake Tribune)
• Boeing strike ends as workers accept new contract (Reuters)
• Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes (Wall Street Journal)

Election news

• America reaches Election Day and a stark choice between Trump and Harris (AP)
• Arizona voters share hopes and concerns amid high turnout (Deseret News)
• Don't be fooled by early US vote counts: They might be misleading (Reuters)
• Trump wants the presidential winner to be declared on election night. Why that’s unlikely (AP)
• Voters could flip these state legislatures, changing the path for some big issues (NPR)
• Election Day guide: What you need to know as you wait for results (NPR)
• Can Harris win the election? Here are her possible paths to victory. (Washington Post)
• Can Trump win the election? Here are his possible paths to victory. (Washington Post)
• Russia Escalates Effort to Subvert Election and ‘Instill Fear in Voters,’ U.S. Says (New York Times)
• Trump-Harris loser to face political upheaval for party (The Hill)
• The Proud Boys Have Regrouped and Are Signaling Election Plans (Wall Street Journal)

Ukraine 🇺🇦

• North Korean troops in Russia are shelled by Ukrainian forces, an official says (AP)

Israel and Gaza

• Thirty Palestinians killed in Gaza, Israel issues new evacuation orders (Reuters)

World news

• China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears (Reuters)

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News Releases

DOPL issues nearly $130K in fines

The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) announced the conclusion of an extraordinary enforcement measure throughout the State. This measure is part of a nationwide effort to address violations of state construction licensing laws. During the effort, DOPL investigators issued 77 administrative citations, underscoring ongoing compliance challenges. Investigators issued citations with potential fines of $129,990 and referred three criminal filings.

DOPL’s efforts coordinated with the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies’ (NASCLA) nationwide enforcement initiative from October 14 to 25. This effort engaged 871 site checks across Utah, reinforcing compliance with contractor licensing laws. By partnering with various agencies and law enforcement, NASCLA aims to enhance consumer protection, foster fair competition within the construction industry, and ensure accountability for unlicensed contractors. This initiative emphasizes the importance of hiring licensed professionals and reaffirms a commitment to public safety and the integrity of Utah’s economy. (Read More)

Hatch Foundation welcomes Martin B. Gold and Troy Dow to Board of Directors

Today, the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Martin B. Gold, a recognized authority and author on congressional rules and parliamentary strategy and U.S. policy in Asia, and Troy Dow, a seasoned expert in government relations and intellectual property law with over two decades of experience advising the Walt Disney Company on intellectual property and technology policy. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge in law, government, and policy that will add new depth to the Foundation’s work. Their leadership will support our mission to bridge divides and inspire commonsense solutions to the issues facing our country. (Read More)

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Upcoming

• Nov. 5 — Election Day!
• Nov. 7 â€” Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Growth and Prosperity Summit, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, UVU Grand Ballroom. Register here
• Nov. 15 — Women & Business Conference & ATHENA Awards Luncheon with the Salt Lake Chamber, Grand America Hotel. Register here
• Nov. 19-20 — Interim Days
• Jan. 9 — What’s Up Down South Economic Summit. St. George. Register here
• Jan. 10 — Rural Utah Data Symposium. St. George. Register here
• Jan 14 — Utah Taxpayers Association Legislative Outlook Conference, 9 am - 12:00 pm, Little America Hotel, Register here
• Jan. 21 — Utah legislative session begins
• Mar. 7 — Utah legislative session ends

On This Day In History

• 1605 - Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James 1 and Parliament. He was caught and executed and ever since, Guy Fawkes day has been celebrated by burning him in effigy and setting off fireworks.
• 1639 - First post office in the colonies is set up in Massachusetts
• 1857 - Ida Tarbell is born. An investigative reporter,she wrote an expose on Standard Oil that led to a federal investigation and break-up of the company
• 1872 - Susan B. Anthony along with fourteen other women presented themselves for voter registration in Rochester, NY. After being permitted to register, they cast their ballots. Several days later, United States Commissioner William Storrs issued a warrant for their arrest.
• 1912 - Woodrow Wilson wins in a landslide victory with 435 electoral votes to incumbent president Howard Taft’s 8. Third-party candidate Theodore Roosevelt got 88 electoral votes.
• 1917 - Supreme Court decision (Buchanan v Warley) strikes down Louisville, Kentucky, ordinance requiring Blacks & whites to live in separate areas
• 1941 - The order is given: Bomb Pearl Harbor
• 1968 - Shirley Chisolm becomes the first Black woman elected to Congress
• 1979 - Ayatollah Khomeini describes the United States as "The Great Satan"
• 2009 - Army major kills 13 people in Fort Hood shooting spree

Quote of the Day

“Surely anyone who has ever been elected to public office understands that one commodity above all others, namely the trust and confidence of the people, is fundamental in maintaining a free and open political system.”
—Hubert H. Humphrey

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