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Situational Analysis | Sept. 12, 2024 It's Thursday and National Chocolate Milkshake Day There are 54 days until the election. What you need to know Gubernatorial candidates debated âthe golden age of Utahâ as Utah Gov. Spencer Cox defended his first-term record while facing off against Rep. Brian King and Libertarian attorney Rob Latham. Cox credited the Beehive Stateâs booming economy and 2034 Olympics with the legislative accomplishments of his first term, while King and Latham argued the governorâs approach to housing and energy risked cutting Utahâs golden age short. Cox defended Amendment D on citizen initiatives, while King and Latham are opposed. Cox is currently 40 points ahead in the polls. Rapid relevance Thousands in Utah recognize 9/11 with Day of Service; multiple wildfires break out in northern Utah; and expect smoke filled skies with significantly cooler temperatures across Utah | | |
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Utah Headlines Political news âUtah will continue to lead the fightâ to protect children from social media harms, says Gov. Cox (Deseret News) Majority of Utah voters agree politicians 'ignore the will of the people,' survey finds (KSL) Election news Sen. Mitt Romney: Harris showed sheâs âan intelligent, capable personâ at presidential debate (Deseret News) Opinion: Utah Legislatureâs amendment language is confusing and misleading (Deseret News) Judge to rule today on whether Amendment D remains on the ballot (Fox13) Utah judge dismisses case over making NIL contracts public (Deseret News) KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims from candidates in Utah governorâs race (KSL TV) Key takeaways from the first Utah gubernatorial debate between Cox, King, Latham (ABC4) Municipal news Unincorporated Ogden Valley residents to vote on becoming a city (KSL Newsradio) Utah Lessons learned in Paris could impact Utahâs 2034 Winter Games (Deseret News) Free adult literacy program helps Utahns across Salt Lake, Utah counties (Fox13) Biz/Tech Utahâs Angel Studios, formerly VidAngel, plans to go public in $1.6B SPAC deal (Deseret News) Crime/Courts The bravery of Gisèle Pélicot (Deseret News) Culture See photos from this yearâs Utah State Fair (Deseret News) Six new foods at the Utah State Fair, ranked (Salt Lake Tribune) Wake up, sheeple: Cats are controlling the timeline (Deseret News) In honor of football season, Shake Shack is giving out free chicken sandwiches for 14 weeks (Deseret News) Education U.S. Census Bureau director tells UVU students what he learned from 9/11 (Deseret News) University of Utahâs research funding reached $691 million in fiscal year 2024 (Deseret News) Utah State allowing football teamâs âtoxic cultureâ to âgrow and fester,â feds say (Salt Lake Tribune) Why student loan forgiveness is a bad idea (Deseret News) The role of universities in advancing pluralism (UPR) How to help preschoolers become life-long learners through inquiry-based learning (KSL TV) Voices: Iâve seen the impact of Utahâs dual language immersion programs. We must ensure access for all students. (Salt Lake Tribune) Environment Cold front pushes smoke to northern Utah, ushers in coolest temperatures in months (KSL) Climbers welcomed back to Indian Creek in Bears Ears Natâl Monument (KSL Newsradio) This is when Utahâs ski resorts expect to open for the 2024-25 season. The one that plans to be first may surprise you. (Salt Lake Tribune) Family Finding joy in the trenches of parenting (Deseret News) The overlooked, fatal flaw of research promoting the âbenefitsâ of nonmonogamy (Deseret News) Health Study found toxic metals in hygiene products; FDA investigating (Deseret News) Housing Fewer millennials are applying for mortgages in Utah (Fox13) Lehi is getting 240 new affordable homes. (Salt Lake Tribune) Rent, utilities rose faster than home values for first time in a decade (Washington Post) | | |
National Headlines General Don't believe the memes. Here's the truth about Haitians living in America (Deseret News) Haitian Americans fear for their safety after Trump repeats false claims about immigrants (Reuters) Carnival cruise ship collides with iceberg (for real) (KSL TV) Storm Francine races into Louisiana, slamming state with rain and wind (Reuters) Political news Why people prayed outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday (Deseret News) Johnson faces GOP ire after conservative spending plan blows up (Politico) 9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero (AP) Election news Searching for humanity during a contentious debate (Deseret News) US election certification to take place with tighter security after 2021 attack (Reuters) Wall Street investors think Trump lost the debate, too (NPR) Grieving Ohio father to Trump and Vance: Stop using my son âfor political gainâ (Washington Post) Trump says he had a great debate. His allies privately say otherwise. (New York Times) RFK Jr. suggests independent support for Trump will drop in wake of debate (The Hill) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukraine businesses hire more women and teens amid labour shortages (Reuters) A key Ukrainian city loses its water supply and gas for cooking and heating during Russian onslaught (AP) Israel and Gaza UN chief says lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza 'unacceptable' (Reuters) Israeli airstrikes hit UN school and homes in Gaza and kill at least 34 people, hospitals say (AP) New video, witnesses challenge Israelâs account of U.S. activistâs killing (Washington Post) World news Peru's Fujimori, divisive head of political dynasty, dies age 86 (Reuters) Mussolini's granddaughter quits Meloni's party saying it's too right wing (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases Utah Senate requests public comment on 6th District Court appointee The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Michael Mathie. He was appointed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox to serve as a judge in the 6th District Court. Those who desire to comment should contact the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee electronically or by mail at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Electronic comments can be emailed to senatejudicialnominees@le.utah.gov. Written comments can be mailed to the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee at the Utah State Capitol, Suite W210, PO Box 145210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5210. All statements should include the individualâs name, telephone number and mailing address. (Read More) Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announces Robert Carroll as director of communications Gov. Spencer Cox announced the appointment of Robert Carroll to serve as a senior advisor and his director of communications. Carroll joins the Cox administration as a tech industry veteran and a seasoned communicator who has dedicated his career to forging public-private partnerships. Most recently, Carroll served as the chief of staff for 47G, Utahâs aerospace and defense industry group. (Read More) USBE announces policies on free and reduced-price meals and free milk Utah State Board of Education (USBE) today announced their policy for free and reduced-price meals and free milk for children unable to pay the full price of meals/milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, After School Snack, and/or Special Milk programs. If the Local Education Authority (LEA) participates in the program, they will have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. Utah schools participating in the National School Breakfast, Lunch, and/or Special Milk Programs will be distributing program information and accepting free and reduced-price applications after July 1st for the 2024-2025 school year. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Sep. 17-18 â Interim Days Oct. 1 â Attorney General Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Oct. 4 â Conservative Climate Summit, 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, UVU, Register here Oct. 4 â Hatch Foundation hosts Civil Dialogue Symposium with Dana Perino, 2:00 pm, USU, Register here Oct. 7-9 â One Utah Summit, SUU, Register here Oct. 8 â CD1 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Oct. 10 â US Senate Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Oct. 14 â CD2 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Oct. 15-16 â Interim Days Oct. 17 â CD3 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Oct. 24 â CD4 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Nov. 5 â Election Day! 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 | | |
On This Day In History 1818 - Lucy Good Brooks is born. Following the Civil War, the former slave founded the Friendsâ Asylum for Colored Orphans. The orphanage served African American children in the Richmond, VA area for nearly 60 years. 1940 - The Lascaux cave paintings, estimated to be 17,000 years old, were discovered in southwestern France. 1948 - Margaret Chase Smith is elected to the Senate. Formerly a U.S. Representative in the House, Smithâs election to the Senate made her the first woman elected to both chambers of Congress and also the first Republican woman elected to the Senate. 1993 - Israel-Palestine peace accord signed on the South Lawn of the White House 2001 - Civilian air traffic resumes in the US 2013 - Voyager I, launched 36 years earlier, becomes the first man-made spacecraft to leave the solar system 2021- Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett makes first official visit to Egypt in a decade for talks with President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in Sharm el-Sheikh Quote of the Day âI speak as a Republican I speak as a woman. I speak as a United States Senator. I speak as an American. I donât want to see the Republican Party ride to political victory on the four horsemen of calumnyâ fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.â
â Margaret Chase Smith, of Maine, speaking out against Joseph McCarthy On the Punny Side I asked the surgeon if I could administer my own anesthetic. âSure,â she said. âKnock yourself out!â | | |
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