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Utah Headlines Utah legislature Utahâs teachersâ union outlines priorities for 2025 legislative session (Deseret News) Jefferson Moss: Town halls and the voice of the people (Deseret News) Utah House, Senate GOP leaders want another income tax cut (KSL TV) Lawmakers say Utahâs road rage problem is bigger than they anticipated. (KSL Newsradio) For homelessness, Utah lawmakers want more enforcement â and âhealing.â Can they get both? (Daily Herald) Olympics in mind, Utah lawmaker proposes more littering fines (KSL Newsradio) Other political news U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Phil Lymanâs challenge of Utah primary system (Deseret News) Blake Moore wants to help Trump keep his promise to families (Deseret News) Sen. Mike Lee postpones nomination hearing for Trump's pick for Interior secretary, blaming 'bureaucratic delays' (Deseret News) 140 officers sworn into Utahâs newest law enforcement division. Hereâs what theyâll do (KSL) The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will not perform at Trump inauguration (Deseret News) Supreme Court declines to hear Utah's public lands case. What happens next? (KSL) Despite Supreme Court denial, Utah leaders vow to continue public lands fight (KUER) Utah Yes, Utah could lose the 2034 Winter Games, longtime IOC member says (Deseret News) Human remains found near Elephant Arch (KSL TV) 'People are rightfully concerned': New resort planned near Zion National Park, Canaan Wilderness Area (St. George News) Biz/Tech Bitcoinâs âTrump Bumpâ fading amid upbeat economic data (Deseret News) Study finds Salt Lake City ranks high for jobs, low for worker enthusiasm (KUTV) Crime/Courts Payson city attorney arrested in domestic violence investigation (KSL) Domestic violence, gangs, road rage killings mark violent 2024 in Utah (KSL) Grim tally: A look at each of Utah's 100 homicide victims of 2024 (KSL) Education Teaching at BYU gives us freedom we would not have at other universities (Deseret News) Gun-detection technology has been installed at more than 200 Utah schools (KSL) Ogden Highâs automotive program receives state-of-the-art equipment (KSL Newsradio) West High principal placed on leave, no notification to parents, no explanation why (KUTV) BYU mechanical engineers are designing space technology inspired by the ancient art of origami (Fox13) Environment Could wildfires ravage northern Utah city like in California? 'Yeah,' says mayor (Fox13) The California wildfires are a glimpse of the urban risks Utah is growing into (KUER) Family Perspective: The pornography industry should not be allowed this much access to our children (Deseret News) Utahns are concerned about child care and the gender pay gap, according to survey (UPR) Health Another record-breaking year for transplants at Intermountain Health for 6th year in a row (KSL) Flu season already has Utahns struggling in new year (Fox13) Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk (AP) | | |
National news General Anti-Trump opinion columnist Jen Rubin leaves Washington Post. Hereâs what sheâs doing next (Deseret News) Opinion: Do famous fire victims deserve sympathy, too? (Deseret News) Sandy Hook families reach settlement over Alex Jones' bankruptcy (Reuters) Politics Federal judge allows a portion of Jack Smithâs final report on Trump indictments to be released (Deseret News) Special counsel report found Trump engaged in âcriminal effortâ to overturn 2020 election (Reuters) Trump would have been convicted in election case, special counsel says in report (Washington Post) Trump rages after Smith report release: âLamebrain prosecutorâ (The Hill) What a great inaugural address can accomplish. The oath of office makes someone president. The speech makes them presidential. (Deseret News) Group closely eyeing hearings on 3 key Trump nominees in energy (Deseret News) Pete Hegseth, Trumpâs nominee for defense secretary, faces crucial test at confirmation hearing (AP) Trump inauguration puts security officials on high alert in Washington (Reuters) Carrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trumpâs inauguration events (AP) US lawmakers urge Biden to extend TikTok Jan. 19 ban deadline (Reuters) Ukraine/Russia North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia (Reuters) Ukraine holds first soccer tournament for war-wounded amputees â and plans to go international (AP) Russian forces bypass a key stronghold in a bid to cut off its supplies, a Ukrainian officer says (AP) Israel/Gaza Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, officials say (AP) World news At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine for months, group says (AP) Lasers illuminate the intricate patterns on ancient tattoos of Peruâs mummies (AP) Syriaâs children, having known only war, adjust to a sudden peace (Washington Post) | | |
| | News Releases Despite Supreme Court decision, Utah remains committed to keeping public lands accessible for all The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the State of Utahâs lawsuit over the federal governmentâs indefinite retention of unappropriated Utah lands. Current policy deprives Utah of sovereignty, including access, use and land management for recreation, infrastructure, fire mitigation and conservation. Utah is evaluating the next steps to defend our public lands. Learn more here. (Read More) Utah House Democratic Leader Angela Romero on the U.S. Supreme Courtâs refusal to hear Utahâs public lands challenge âWe are grateful for the U.S. Supreme Courtâs refusal to hear Utahâs challenge to the federal governmentâs authority over public lands. This decision is a win for all Americans and the protection of our environment. Todayâs actions serve as an important reminder that our public lands should not be privatized or exploited for short-term benefits. While Utah attempted to take control of millions of acres of public land, the Courtâs refusal to hear the lawsuit affirmed that the federal government has the responsibility to manage these lands in a way that benefits everyone." (Read More) Moore introduces legislation to enhance the Child Tax Credit and provide tax relief for parents Today, Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Family First Act to support working American families with an updated and enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC), tax relief for parents with young children, and a new tax credit for pregnant mothers. This legislation builds on the pro-family tax policies enacted in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that are set to expire at the end of this year and heeds the call of the Trump-Vance Administrationâs commitment to supporting working families. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Jan 14 â Utah Taxpayers Association Legislative Outlook Conference, 9 am - 12:00 pm, Little America Hotel, Register here Jan 15 â The Impact of Sexism on Women's Careers with UWLP, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Register here Jan. 21 â Utah legislative session begins Jan 21 â Prioritizing Life to Achieve Success at Work with UWLP, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Register here Jan 23 - Designing Corporate Womenâs Networks, Initiatives, and Leadership Programs with UWLP, 12:00-3:00 pm,Register here Jan 27 â The Impact of Womenâs Health on Work and Life with UWLP, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Register here Jan 29 â A Conversation with Pat Jones on Women's Leadership with UWLP, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Register here Feb 3 â Building Bridges: Leading as Women in Local Government with the Utah Women and Leadership Project, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Register here Feb 5 â Women and Policy, Strategy, Politics, and Change with UWLP, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Register here Feb 10 â Gail Miller: Making a Difference with UWLP, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Register here Feb 12 â Crossing the Divide: Making an Impact in Career and Community with UWLP, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Register here Mar. 7 â Utah legislative session ends | | |
On This Day In History 1639 - The first colonial constitution is adopted in Connecticut. 1741 - Benedict Arnold is born. Once a loyal Continental soldier became perhaps the best known traitor of the war. 1806 - Matthew Maury is born. He became an American naval officer and one of the founders of oceanography. 1875 - Albert Schweitzer is born. He went on to become a well-known theologian, musician, philosopher and Nobel Prize-winning physician. 1900 - Marion Martin is born. She was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 1930, the Maine Senate in 1934, and was the first woman to head the Department of Labor and Industry. 1940 - Julian Bond is born. The civil rights leader was elected to the Georgia state House in 1964 but his colleagues refused to seat him. It wasnât until the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the exclusion was unconstitutional in December of 1966 that Bond was sworn in a month later. 1942 - FDR orders âenemy aliensâ from Italy, Germany and Japan to register with the United States Department of Justice, which led to full-scale internment of Japanese-Americans the very next month. 1943 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to travel by airplane while in office when he flies from Miami to Morocco to meet with Winston Churchill. 1943 - Shannon Lucid is born. The American astronaut is a biochemist who spent 188 days in space aboard the space station Mir in 1996. At the time, it was a record spaceflight for a U.S. astronaut. She was recognized in 2002 as one of the 50 most important women in science. 1952 - NBC broadcasts the first episode of âToday,â hosted by Dave Garroway. 1963 - âSegregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.â Governor George Wallace was inaugurated as the Alabama governor. 1972 - Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ascends the throne, the first Queen of Denmark since 1412 and the first Danish monarch not named Frederick or Christian since 1513. 2016 - Alan Rickman dies Quote of the Day "The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve."
âAlbert Schweitzer On the Punny Side Dad is down at the auto dealership, looking at potential choices. "Cargo space?" he asks. The salesman says: âCar no do that. Car go road." | | |
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