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| Message Center Utah's Daily Policy Resource | Brought to you by Utah Policy Tuesday, July 26, 2016We're podcasting!You can listen to our interviews with Utah politicians and newsmakers, plus catch "Bernick and Schott on Politics" every week by subscribing to our podcast on iTunes.Click here to subscribe.Local News Highlights: Daily BriefingHow to Sound Smart About Utah Politics for Tuesday July 26, 2016 Good Tuesday morning from Salt Lake City. Today is the 208th day of the year. There are 158 days left in 2016.Bernie Sanders supporters heckle speakers at the Democratic National Convention. Michelle Obama nearly brings down the house with her speech. Sen. Mark Madsen abandons the GOP for the Libertarian party.The clock:105 days until the 2016 presidential election - (11/8/2016)181 days until the first day of the 2017 Utah Legislature - (1/23/2017)226 days until the final day of the 2017 Utah Legislature - (3/9/2017)Ten talking points for Tuesday:A new poll finds nearly half of Utahns have been affected personally by prescription drug abuse [Utah Policy].Day one of the Democratic National Convention in Cleveland struck a discordant tone as Bernie Sanders supporters voiced their displeasure from the convention floor [Slate]. Both Sanders and Hillary Clinton's campaign worked overtime to tamp down the delegate revolt [Wall Street Journal]. Comedian Sarah Silverman heckled the "Bernie or Bust" group, saying they were being "ridiculous" [Politico]. A former Sanders spokesperson unleashed a rant on Twitter, telling his backers that nobody stole the election from him [Talking Points Memo]. Bernie Sanders falls on his sword, telling the crowd that Hillary Clinton "must become president" [Politico]. Here's a photo gallery of sad Bernie Sanders fans during his speech [Slate]. First Lady Michelle Obama delivers a stunner of a speech that nearly brought down the house [Vox]. The feud between Elizabeth Warren and Donald Trump reached another plateau as the Massachusetts senator hammered the GOP nominee, saying he built his fortune by "cheating people" and that he cares "only for himself." [Talking Points Memo]. Trump's campaign couldn't help but respond [Politico]. Did Donald Trump get a convention bounce? Depends on who you talk to. One election projection says he's in the lead following the Republican convention [Five Thirty Eight]. However, a new national poll shows Trump still trailing [Politico]. Sen. Mark Madsen, who served as a Utah delegate to the Republican convention, says he will change his party affiliation to Libertarian, and has endorsed Gary Johnson for president [Tribune]. An audit of embattled Salt Lake County Recorder Gary Ott's office is nearly finished [Deseret News]. 53 local governmental entities in Utah are proposing some sort of property tax hike this year [Tribune]. Women are woefully underrepresented in Utah politics [Associated Press]. On this day in history:1908 - The FBI was born as the BOI (Bureau of Investigation). The specialty unit officially became the FBI in 1935.1948 - President Harry Truman ordered desegregation of the military.1953 - Fidel Castro began a revolt against Fulgencio Batista with an unsuccessful attack on an army barracks in eastern Cuba.Today At Utah Policy
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Local HeadlinesSalt Lake Tribune Op-ed: The road back to functional government requires redistricting reform Op-ed: Utah Lake's problems have been a long time coming Editorial: Utah delegation was understandably cool to Trump Editorial: Utah State Auditor lifts rocks to let sunlight in Groups opposing Provo-Orem transit project plan appeal to Utah Supreme Court Prez candidate: Utah rejection rate of signatures for ballot 'not credible' NIMBY or not, the hunt is on for homeless shelter sites in Salt Lake City Trump winning Utah converts, but he has a long way to go Utah's Dem delegates - some of them - coming to terms with Hillary Clinton's nomination Rolly: With 10 LGBT members, Utah's Dem delegation sure looks different than its GOP one Will 'Feel the Bern' turn to 'I'm with Her'? Despite fuzzy claims, 53 Utah local governments are proposing property tax hikes Only Utahn to take Democratic stage warns Trump will break up families Utah state senator bolts Republican Party for Libertarian camp Bernie Sanders tries, with limited success, to deliver his supporters to Hillary Clinton Deseret News Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: Shurtleff, GOP convention and a DNC convention preview Mia Love: We are the pioneers of our day Op-ed: Supporting Utah's public education means funding it Ralph Becker: Reaching for the best of the Wasatch Mountains Editorial: The GOP convention - a Utah perspective Editorial: Despite alarming shift against free trade, free trade is proven Ruling on dismissing Shurtleff charges might not come until August After 8 years with no 'true increase' in foster care stipends, foster parents seek more funding Panel recommends options to reduce aviation carbon emissions Utah Democrats headed to 'historic' national convention Audit of embattled S.L. County Recorder's Office nearly finished Other Editorial: Will those responsible for Utah Lake please stand up? (Daily Herald) Tryon faces uphill battle against Chaffetz in race for 3rd Congressional District (Daily Herald) Sen. Madsen leaves GOP, endorses Libertarian Johnson for president (Daily Herald) Editorial: Ogden needs a world-class municipal airport (Standard-Examiner) National criticism generates local kindness and appreciation for local police (Logan Herald Journal) Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox's business tour hailed as opportunity (Park Record) National HeadlinesDonald Trump bounces into the lead (CNN) Clinton, Sanders supporters battle at Dem convention start (The Hill) Sanders supporters reject Democrats' unity plea (Politico) Why Putin hates Hillary (Politico) Democrats followed by their own divisions to Philadelphia (New York Times) 'We trusted you!': Elizabeth Warren repeatedly heckled, booed during DNC speech (Business Insider) Clinton says there is an unfair 'Hillary standard' on trust and honesty (CNN) November trial set for cases over North Carolina LGBT law (Associated Press) North Carolina governor on Trump: 'We need an outsider' (Washington Times) | Wise WordsParty Conventions Lighter SideSpeak of the Devil | |||||||||||||||||||
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