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Situational Analysis | Nov. 4, 2024 It's Tuesday and Election Day. The texts will finally stop! What you need to know As the 2024 election draws to a close, here is when you can expect results: In Utah, the first vote totals will not be released until every person in line at 8 pm when the polls close have had a chance to vote. The outcome of most races in Utah will be known by late tonight and you can track results here. It could be days, or even weeks before the result of the presidential race is known, depending on how close the race is, especially in swing states. Rapid Relevance It's not too late - you can still register at the polls today in Utah; freebies on Election Day include Uber and Lyft rides, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, soda, yogurt and more | | |
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) Itâs not too late to register in Utah to vote in Tuesdayâs 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 Trumpâs did not.) Kamala Harris: Election is about the âgood work we can do togetherâ (Deseret News) Presidential election hangs over other Utah races. Hereâs 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 squirrelâs 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 doesnât 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 babiesâ 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 thatâs 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 âInstill Fear in Voters,â 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 ðºð¦ 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) | | |
| | 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. DOPLâs efforts coordinated with the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agenciesâ (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 Utahâs 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 Foundationâs work. Their leadership will support our mission to bridge divides and inspire commonsense solutions to the issues facing our country. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Nov. 5 â 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 â Women & Business Conference & ATHENA Awards Luncheon with the Salt Lake Chamber, Grand America Hotel. Register here Nov. 19-20 â Interim Days Jan. 9 â Whatâs Up Down South Economic Summit. St. George. Register here Jan. 10 â Rural Utah Data Symposium. St. George. Register here Jan 14 â Utah Taxpayers Association Legislative Outlook Conference, 9 am - 12:00 pm, Little America Hotel, Register here Jan. 21 â Utah legislative session begins Mar. 7 â 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 Taftâs 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 âSurely 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.â
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