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Situational Analysis | Nov. 13, 2024 It's Wednesday and World Kindness Day. What you need to know President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he would tap Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to run the Department of Efficiency â or âDOGEâ â a new government agency tasked with making substantial cuts to the federal government. He has also chosen Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense, and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as director of the CIA. Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart is being considered for Trumpâs national intelligence director. Rapid Relevance BYU now ranks #6 in the College Football Playoff rankings; holiday tree-cutting permits now on sale; Bigfoot spotted during deer hunt in South Carolina On the Hill 10:00 am: Native American Legislative Liaison Committee | | |
Utah Headlines Political news Utah GOP endorses Sen. Rick Scott for Senate majority leader (Deseret News) Boyd Matheson to join John Curtisâ office as strategic adviser (Deseret News) Is Sen. Lee still on Trumpâs attorney general short list? (Deseret News) Rep. Moore running for reelection as House GOP vice chair (Deseret News) Democrats claim wins in 2 close Utah House races; GOPer adds to edge in third contest (KSL) A Salt Lake County official mailed a photo of herself to residents ahead of the election. It sparked a change in law. (Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake County's $507 million public safety bond fails to pass. What happens next? (Fox13) Illicit massage businesses are a growing problem in Utah, law enforcement tells legislators(Standard-Examiner) Municipal news Kaysville homeowners show up in large numbers to oppose warming center (KSL TV) Utah University of Utah police arrest suspect in water-bottle throwing incident at Utah-BYU football game (Deseret News) Editorial Board: Good sportsmanship is never out of style (Deseret News) Why Utah's Landen King picked up trash instead of joining negative reaction to BYU loss (KSL) Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity expands to include Davis County (KSL) Biz/Tech Nu Skin lays off more employees amid financial woes (Salt Lake Tribune) Crime/Courts Utahâs legal battle against TikTok will continue (Deseret News) Utah OB-GYN David Broadbent faces a new felony sexual assault charge. He has been accused by more than 100 patients. (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah men charged with defrauding Crumbl, Dirty Bird investors millions of dollars (KUTV) Judge denies Kouri Richins bail a second time, drops two charges (ABC4) Former Utah Tech president sued by university lawyers, Title IX coordinator (Fox13) Culture Review: Wendyâs adds Salted Caramel Frosty flavor to the menu. Is it good? (Deseret News) âThe Best Christmas Pageant Everâ made a splash at the box office (Deseret News) My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10 join the National Toy Hall of Fame (NPR) Education How the BYU animation program earned global recognition (Deseret News) BYU history professor earns Legion of Merit for diplomacy work (KSL) BYU engineering students could change how cars are manufactured (Fox13) Reports of bullying in Utah increased on SafeUT app over last year (KSL Newsradio) Neighboring middle school helps flood-stricken high school prepare for upcoming play (Fox13) USU students struggle to meet needs once served by the now-closed Inclusion Center (UPR) USU biochemists report breakthrough in global food research (Cache Valley Daily) Environment Protected wild stallion found shot dead near Dugway, reward offered for information (KUTV) Health Husband raises awareness to small signs, environmental causes after wifeâs cancer death (KSL TV) How do Utah short-term nursing homes compare to long-term facilities? (KSL Newsradio) Voices: In my culture, grief is something to carry alone â and silently. As a mental health professional, Iâm embracing vulnerability. (Salt Lake Tribune) Housing A free tai chi class for Utah's homeless is almost 10 years old. Here's how the program is helping (Fox13) | | |
National Headlines General The USS Edsall, sunk by Japanese forces in World War II, has been found (NPR) US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low (AP) Political news Trump chips away at House majority. Speaker Mike Johnson says âWeâre going to raise an America First banner above this place.â (Deseret News) Trump seeks loyal attorney general (Reuters) US Senate Republicans to pick new leader amid pressure from Trump allies (Reuters) Trumpâs defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News hostâs experience (AP) Pete Hegseth has said exactly how he will shake up the Pentagon (Washington Post) Trump draft executive order would create board to purge generals (Wall Street Journal) Trump gears up for assault on 'wokeness' with education overhaul (Wall Street Journal) Melania Trump will not meet with Jill Biden at White House (New York Times) Ukraine ðºð¦ Russia stages first missile attack on Kyiv since August, Ukraine says (Reuters) The âDeathonomicsâ powering Russiaâs war machine (Wall Street Journal) Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says (AP) Israel and Gaza Israeli forces kill 22 people in Gaza, force new displacement in the north (Reuters) Israelâs West Bank settlers hope Trumpâs return will pave the way for major settlement expansion (AP) World news Working toward deep healing from genocide. Lessons from Bosnia (Deseret News) Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases Gov. Spencer J. Cox condemns the BLMâs decision On Nov. 7, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published an environmental analysis that rejects the new highway for Washington County that federal, state and local leaders have planned over many years, and instead recommended a mere extension of Red Hills Parkway. BLMâs alternative route ignores congressional intent, creates new public safety risks, fails to provide needed relief of traffic congestion and diminishes protections for the Mojave desert tortoise. (Read More) Utah delegation opposes Biden administrationâs final Northern Corridor decision The Utah Delegation opposes the final decision announced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) selecting the Red Hills Parkway Expressway as the preferred alternative route for a Northern Corridor Highway in St. George City. âWashington County negotiated with the federal government and all stakeholders to create land designations to protect desert tortoises, among other things, and also a route for the Northern Corridor. The designations have been in place for a couple of decades, but the agencies are not working fairly to get the Northern Corridor permitted, and they revoked the last permit. The county is not getting the benefits of the bargain they made in good faith. The Federal Government needs to be a better partner,â said Rep. Celeste Maloy. (Read More) Curtis welcomes Boyd Matheson as Strategic Advisor Corey Norman, Chief of Staff for Senator-elect John Curtis (R-UT), announced Tuesday that Boyd Matheson will be joining the office as a Strategic Advisor. Matheson brings extensive experience, having served as a Senate Chief of Staff, business consultant, radio host, and television commentator. His broad expertise will be instrumental in navigating complex legislative challenges and engaging effectively with the public and media. (Read More) One Utah Health Collaborative appoints first-ever co-chairs to lead Utahâs Stakeholder Community Board The One Utah Health Collaborative is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Barlow, CEO of Revere Health, and Chet Loftis, Managing Director of PEHP Health & Benefits, as co-chairs of the Collaborativeâs Stakeholder Community Board. This influential group, composed of Utahâs top healthcare leaders, is dedicated to creating sustainable, accessible, and affordable healthcare solutions that address the needs of Utah residents. (Read More) Utah court denies Tiktokâs motion to dismiss in landmark childrenâs protection lawsuit In a significant legal victory for the state of Utah, Third District Court Judge Richard Daynes has denied TikTokâs motion to dismiss Utahâs October 2023 lawsuit aimed at addressing the harmful impact of the platform on children. The lawsuit, brought by the Utah Department of Commerceâs Division of Consumer Protection and is represented by the Utah Attorney Generalâs Office (AGO), accuses TikTok of luring young users into addictive behaviors and misleading them about the appâs safety features. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming 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 Dec. 3 â Promoting Civility and Dignity in Utah, with UWLP, 12:00-1:15 pm, Register here 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 1789 - Benjamin Franklin writes "Nothing is certain but death & taxes" 1917 - Thirty âSilent Sentinelâ protestors are arrested outside the White House 1933 - First modern sit-down strike by Hormel meat packers in Austin, Minnesota 1938 - Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini is beatified, the first American woman citizen to become a saint 1940 - Walt Disney's animated film "Fantasia", premieres at the Broadway Theatre, New York City 1953 - Indiana Textbook Commission member charges that Robin Hood is communist 1982 - Vietnam Veterans Memorial opens in Washington, D.C., featuring the names of almost 58,000 US soldiers killed or missing in the Vietnam War 2015 - ISIL stages series of terrorist attacks in Paris, culminating in a massacre at Bataclan theater Quote of the Day âAs opposed to pretending it never happened, you have to look it straight in the eye. Then you can turn around and walk back out into the light.â
â Maya Lin, designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial On the Punny Side Managing your weight around the holidays just requires a little planning. For example, I took the batteries out of my scale on Tuesday. | | |
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