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Situational Analysis | Nov. 3, 2023 It's Friday and National Sandwich Day! 𥪠What You Need to Know Congratulations to Ariel Defay who won last night's special election for HD15. She will be sworn in after Nov. 15, the day that Speaker Brad Wilson's resignation is official.
We also get to celebrate Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon an extra day because in my enthusiasm for her record-setting election win in 1896, I jumped the gun by a day. So happy Martha-becomes-a-Senator day today. ð ð Rapid Relevance Love it or hate it, we "fall back" this weekend to Mountain Standard Time; pizza for Thanksgiving? This one has turkey, gravy, green beans and cranberries on top; the US economy added 150,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9%. | | |
| | Construction Underway, Scheduled Operation: 2025 The Intermountain Power Project's transformational âIPP Renewedâ project is under construction and on track for mid-2025 start-up. The project includes new natural gas-fueled electricity generating units that will also utilize "green" hydrogen for long-term, dispatchable storage of renewable energy. There are currently 600 workers on site in Millard County, with 1200 expected during peak construction. Click here to watch construction unfold. For more information, visit www.ipprenewed.com | | |
Utah Headlines Political news Sen. Mike Lee questions Americaâs current role in foreign wars and rejects "isolationist" label (Deseret News) Ex-Juab County clerk faces 8 charges accusing her of shredding election ballots (KSL) Rep. Joel Briscoe: The troubling appointment to Utahâs transgender sports eligibility commission (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah A.G. Sean Reyes denies intimidating critics or possible witness tampering, as suit alleges (Salt Lake Tribune) Election news Candidate for governor touts going to jail over ATV ride, but his own lawyers once called it 'a mistake' (KUTV) Poll: Trump leads, DeSantis and Haley neck-and-neck among Utah Republicans (Deseret News) Stickers attacking incumbent appear on cars at St. George debate even as candidates stay civil on stage. Dannielle Larkin, who is the target of the anti-drag show notes, said âwe have seen the most ugly City Council campaignâ in St. George history. (Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Brian King considers run for governor (Fox13) Utah news Jazz lose heartbreaker to Orlando, 115-113 (ABC4) Business/Tech Does your business use AI? The State of Utah wants your input! Go here to sign-up to participate in a focus in Lehi, Salt Lake City or Park City. After Utah-based crypto company grows to $9 billion value, its CEO is arrested in Provo for fraud (Deseret News) Disneyâs plans to buy out Comcastâs Hulu stake will cost at least $8.6 billion, but likely much more (Deseret News) Why this Utah 'Dreamer' wants Biden to expand work permits for immigrant workers (KSL) Texas Instruments breaks ground on 'greatest single economic investment' in Utah history (KSL) Crime Candace Rivera faces additional charge of check fraud involving minor son's bank account (KUTV) New lawsuit filed claims homeless groups enable illegal drug use, thwart police (KUTV) Culture âAll the Light We Cannot Seeâ is panned by most critics, praised by a few (Deseret News) Education A Christian school is facing a historic fine from the government. Hereâs why (Deseret News) Utah students compete in âHackathonâ with Hill Air Force Base (KSL Newsradio) Utah public school enrollment drops in 2023 for the first time (ABC4) Environment Utah's farmland slowly vanishing to make way for development (KUTV) Family Was child abuse trend a bright spot in the COVID-19 pandemic? (Deseret News) America may not have the highest rates of domestic violence worldwide, but it is the deadliest. (KUTV) Health What a new study says about the effectiveness of masks against COVID-19 (Deseret News) 7 foods that cause bloating and stomach pain (Deseret News) Millions more people should be screened for lung cancer, experts say (Deseret News) Housing With near 8% rates, how much does it cost to buy a home? (Deseret News) SLCâs first legal homeless camp begins to take shape. See what the mini-shelters look like. (Salt Lake Tribune) | | |
National Headlines General IOC threatens âswift actionâ for discriminating against Israeli athletes. Russia says thatâs not fair (Deseret News) FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customers (AP) Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nicholsâ death (AP) Six things to know about the political debate around daylight saving time (NPR) Donald Trump Jr. to courtroom artist: 'Make me look sexy' (Reuters) Mary Trump says Ivanka Trump will throw her father âunder the busâ in fraud trial testimony (The Hill) Politics Marjorie Taylor Greene battles fellow Republicans over failed censure resolution (Deseret News) Freedom to dissent. Meet the legal mind fighting for creatorsâ right to say ânoâ (Deseret News) How President Biden proposes to stabilize the child care industry (Deseret News) Hunter Biden says GOP is weaponizing his addiction in op-ed (Deseret News) John Fetterman unleashed: âIâve already been dead onceâ (Washington Post) Election news Nikki Haley jokes about fellow presidential candidate Ron DeSantisâs boots. âWeâll see if he can run in âem,â Haley said, (Washington Post) Biden campaign warns of âvery closeâ general election (The Hill) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukrainian troops battle exhaustion as war drags into second winter (Reuters) This Russian suicide drone is blunting Ukraine's advance (Wall Street Journal) Israel ð®ð± Israel encircles Gaza City as Blinken arrives to push for humanitarian aid (AP) Hunted by Hamas: 27 hours of slaughter and survival inside Israelâs Kibbutz Beâeri (Reuters) Israel's quest to identify every victim of Hamas leaves scientists exhausted, traumatized (Wall Street Journal) Far from war in Gaza, Hamas chief oversees vast financial network (Washington Post) World Whatâs going on with Italyâs supervolcano? (Deseret News) Storm Ciaran kills six, lashes Europe with strong winds and rain (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases UVU signs innovative agreement with Mountainland Technical College Planning for Utahâs future workforce needs, Utah Valley University (UVU) and Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) signed an innovative articulation agreement today, creating a seamless pathway for MTECH graduates in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and welding to earn an associate degree in business management at UVU in half the time. Todayâs agreement gives MTECH graduates 28 UVU credit hours toward a two-year business degree. The program is available to students who graduated from MTECH in 2023 or later. (Read More) Utah public school enrollment declines for the first time According to data released by the Utah State Board of Education, enrollment in Utahâs public education system decreased by 1,988 students, which marks a 0.3 percent decrease from the previous year. This also marks the first time that the Utah public school system has seen a decline in enrollment. This yearâs largest decreases in student counts are in elementary grades, with kindergarten showing a three percent decline and first grade showing a 4.4 percent decline from last year. (Read More) K-12 schools to receive record-breaking $106 million in School Trust Land distributions Public schools and other critical public institutions will receive nearly $112 million in their annual distribution as a direct result of the strong performance from the School and Institutional Trust Lands System â a five percent increase from this yearâs record-breaking distribution. (Read More) Utah Global Diplomacy names recognized photo journalist, Jeremy Harmon, as COO Utah Global Diplomacy has announced the hiring of Jeremy Harmon as itâs Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this newly created position, Jeremy will execute Utah Global Diplomacyâs strategic efforts to promote citizen diplomacy and engage global visitors with Utah leaders from across the state. (Read More) Business community honors Amanda Covington with prestigious 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award Yesterday, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the 47th annual Women & Business Conference and awarded the prestigious 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award. This annual conference provides a valuable platform for furthering professional growth and fostering relationships in the business community. This yearâs theme was âThriving in the Hive.â During the luncheon, the Salt Lake Chamber presented the ATHENA Leadership Award to Amanda Covington, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for The Larry H. Miller Company. This award is presented to an active member who demonstrates creativity and initiative in business, provides valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and assists women in reaching their full leadership potential. (Read More) Owens votes for aid to Israel Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) voted for The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, a $14.3 billion emergency supplemental appropriations package that provides Israel with resources to defend itself against Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. âOn October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists massacred thousands of innocent Israelis, marking the deadliest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust,â said Rep. Owens. âIn the wake of these barbaric acts of terror, America must stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East and a critical partner in peace." (Read More) House passes Owensâ resolution combatting antisemitism The House of Representatives passed H.Res. 798, introduced by Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04), condemning support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at American universities, which have created a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. (Read/Watch More) Romney, colleagues warn new permitting rule adds red tape and imperils Americaâs mineral needs U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today joined Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and 20 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the executive director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) demanding the Council rescind its proposal to limit the type of mining projects eligible for the improved permitting process established under Title 41 of the Fixing Americaâs Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41). The senators warn the proposed rule will hinder mining permitting predictability and efficiency; threaten Americaâs manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and national security needs; and further empower Chinaâs near-monopoly on the global supply of critical minerals. (Read More) | | |
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General election â Nov. 21
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On This Day In History 1793 - Olympe de Gouges, French playwright, revolutionary and feminist (Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen), executed by guillotine at 45 1868 - John Willis Menard becomes the first African-American elected to a Congressional seat. The new Representative never took the seat as a result of an objection from his opponent, Caleb Hunt, who questioned Menardâs right to even hold the seat. In the end, the House left the seat vacant until the next election. 1896 - Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon elected in Utah, becomes the first female State Senator in the nation 1918 - Elizabeth Paschel Hoisington is born. A United States Army officer, she was one of the first two women to attain the rank of brigadier general. 1957 - The Soviet Union launches the first animal into space, a dog named Laika 1964 - Residents of Washington, D.C., are allowed to vote in the U.S. presidential election for first time 1969 - President Nixon calls on the "great silent majority" for their support. 1969 - Public Broadcasting Service founded 1998 - Former wrestler Jesse âThe Bodyâ Ventura is elected governor of Minnesota 2014 - One World Trade Center officially opens in New York City, on the site of the Twin Towers Quote of the Day "Mrs. Mattie Hughes Cannon, [Angus Cannon's] wife, is the better man of the two. Send Mrs. Cannon to the State Senate and let Mr. Cannon, as a Republican, remain at home to manage home industry." âThe Salt Lake Herald, 1896 On the Punny Side My windshield was covered in ice this morning and I didn't have a proper scraper to remove it so I used my store discount card. But I only got 20% off. | | |
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