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| Message Center Utah's Daily Policy Resource | Brought to you by Utah Policy Wednesday, July 20, 2016Do you want to weigh in on the big issues of the day? Become a member of the UtahPolicy.com/KSL "Political Insiders."Send an email to us to let us know why you should be part of our select panel. Please include your party affiliation so we can add you to the right group.Local News Highlights: Daily BriefingHow to Sound Smart About Utah Politics for Wednesday July 20, 2016 Good Wednesday morning from Salt Lake City. Today is the 202nd day of the year. There are 164 days left in 2016.The GOP nominates Trump. Utah tax collections end the year slightly ahead of projections. Clinton narrows her VP search.The clock:Five days to the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia (7/25/2016)111 days until the 2016 presidential election - (11/8/2016)187 days until the first day of the 2017 Utah Legislature - (1/23/2017)232 days until the final day of the 2017 Utah Legislature - (3/9/2017)Ten talking points for Wednesday:Utah's tax collections "rally" at the end of the fiscal year to finish slightly ahead of projections [Utah Policy].Well, it's official. Donald Trump is nominated for president by the Republican National Committee in Cleveland [The Hill, Bloomberg]. During the official vote, Utah's 40 delegates cast ballots for Ted Cruz, but the rules give all of Utah's votes to Donald Trump [Tribune]. Here we go again. Donald Trump Jr.'s speech contains a passage lifted from somewhere else, but it's not as controversial as Melania Trump's speech problem because the speechwriter plagiarized himself [Washington Post]. Of course, he did. Ben Carson goes off script during his primetime speech and links Hillary Clinton to "Lucifer" [Talking Points Memo]. Two names have reportedly jumped to the top of Hillary Clinton's search for a running mate, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine [Washington Post]. Wright State University pulls out as the host of the first presidential debate in September, citing safety and security concerns. The event will now move to Hofstra University in New York [The Hill]. Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings hammers the Department of Justice for not turning over all the evidence in their possession as one of the reasons he decided to dismiss charges against former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff [Tribune, Deseret News]. Sen. Jim Dabakis says he may attempt a ballot initiative to privatize liquor sales in Utah [Fox 13]. Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes is reportedly negotiating his departure from the cable network [New York Times]. On this day in history:1945 - The U.S. flag was raised over Berlin as the first American troops moved in to take part in the post-World War II occupation.1969 - Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first men to set foot on the moon.1976 - The Viking 1 lander became the first spacecraft to successfully land on the surface of Mars.2015 - Cuba and the United States restored full diplomatic relations, with the reopening of embassies in Havana and Washington.Today At Utah Policy
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Local HeadlinesSalt Lake Tribune Op-ed: Not liking top of tickets? Create change from the bottom up Editorial: Utah's air monitoring network must be made much more active Utah's 'Never Clap' delegation needs to unify behind Trump, says state House majority whip Utah GOP chairman: Hillary Clinton will unite the Republicans Herbert fully backs Bishop lands bill after aide suggested setting it aside Salt Lake City International Airport ranks No. 1 for easy parking, terminal access Rolly: No 'traditional' marriage reference? GOP delegates balk at Utahn's platform push Utah troopers on alert at - so far - peaceful Republican National Convention Utah's Lee: GOP chairman owes Trump an apology Shurtleff prosecutor keeping the heat on the feds Trump's track record with women makes some female Utah delegates uneasy Utah cast its votes for Ted Cruz, but they went to Donald Trump Deseret News Op-ed: Bears Ears: False choice vs. real solution Op-ed: The future of American conservatism Hal Boyd: Why Mormons and evangelicals may diverge on Trump and what that means Richard Davis: Lessons of Pioneer Day are highly relevant today Editorial: Building unity is a painstaking but worthwhile process Editorial: Rep. Chaffetz' Mountain Accord legislation represents a positive breakthrough Jordan board calls for special bond election in November Site search for new homeless shelters still 'wide open' Jay Evensen: Just be glad the convention isn't in Salt Lake Did the Republican Party just adopt the 'most pro-life platform ever'? Friction over Trump between GOP, Utah Republicans shown at convention's day 2 Other Editorial: Utah's new drone law can save lives. But it also poses a risk (Standard-Examiner) PCMR abruptly ends trademark bid, delighting opponents (Park Record) National HeadlinesDonald Trump claims GOP mantle (CNN) GOP works to unify around Trump (The Hill) Christie delivers Clinton 'indictment' (The Hill) Top takeaways from Day 2 of the GOP convention (USA Today) Wisconsin Residents Can Vote Without a Photo ID in November (New York Times) Dems urged to retool their guns message (Politico) Cleveland's peace holds despite protests in the streets (Politico) Clinton closes in on VP choice: Kaine and Vilsack leading the way (CNN) Meet the Muslim guy who took the convention stage and prayed for Trump (Washington Post) Covered California's Two Biggest Insurance Companies Raising Obamacare Rates by 17% and 20% (Forbes) Roger Ailes Is Negotiating His Departure as Chairman of Fox News (New York Times) | Wise WordsPay Own Debts Lighter SideDumb Game | |||||||||||||||
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