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| The UtahPolicy.com daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the top local and national news about politics and public policy. Send news tips or feedback to bschott@utahpolicy.com, or message us on Twitter. Situational awareness - March 31, 2020Good Tuesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK25 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)92 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)217 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)295 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)300 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:200,000 coronavirus deaths could be a best-case scenario. Jon Huntsman has the highest approval ratings among Utah political figures. Utah launches a new bridge loan program for small businesses.Thanks for subscribing to Utah's must-read daily political news rundown.If you know of friends or colleagues who would benefit from our daily news roundup, please encourage them to sign up for our emails.Today At Utah PolicyPoll gives Huntsman highest approval ratings among Utah political figuresBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor So, who is the most popular officeholder/candidate in Utah?Surprise -- it's not GOP Gov. Gary Herbert, who has been in that spot for some time.SD8 contest features a rematch from the 2018 election By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Editor's Note: Over the next several weeks UtahPolicy.com will analyze several legislative races this year, the candidates and their political histories.In perhaps the largest legislative rematch race of 2020, freshman Democratic Sen. Kathleen Riebe is being challenged by former GOP Sen. Brian Zehnder in Senate District 8, up on the east side of Salt Lake County.Coronavirus pandemic has effectively shut down signature gathering for candidates By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Candidates for governor are finding it difficult to adapt their signature-gathering efforts in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Utah unveils small business loan program, free childcare for critical workers as part of coronavirus response By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor On Monday, Utah officials announced a new bridge loan program to help small businesses weather the economic downturn from the coronavirus pandemic. They also unveiled a program to provide free childcare for essential healthcare and public safety workers who are unable to stay at home during the outbreak. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Gov. Gary Herbert: What 'Stay Safe, Stay Home' means and what it doesn't Ted Wilson: When 'the ox is in the mire' Utahns come together and save the day Derek Monson: How might coronavirus improve the future of health care? Editorial: $2 trillion in emergency relief is a lot to keep track of Governor announces new loan program for small Utah businesses hit by COVID-19 Utah businesses, employees must navigate family and sick leave in the COVID-19 outbreak Utah epidemiologist says social distancing is working, state confirms 806 cases of COVID-19 COVID-19 crisis: Will Utah have enough ventilators? Ben McAdams: Coronavirus is like 'being hit by a truck' Poll: Utahns approve of how Trump, state responded to coronavirus outbreakSalt Lake Tribune What Utah renters should know about coronavirus aid City Creek mall merchants told they must pay rent during the coronavirus closure Not 'essential' and not forced to close, here's how Salt Lake County's coronavirus order impacts in between businesses This Utah man was released from the Salt Lake County jail, then a day later was hospitalized for coronavirus Utah leaders see room for optimism even as state coronavirus cases swell to 806 with four deaths Here are 5 high-profile bills Utah's governor just signed into lawOther Herbert signs hundreds of bills from 2020 legislative session into law (Daily Herald)NATIONAL HEADLINESBest case scenarioWhite House coronavirus task force coordinator Deborah Brix says the U.S. will see as many as 200,000 deaths from the pandemic, but only "if we do things perfectly" [NBC News]. Grim milestoneThe number of coronavirus deaths in the U.S. topped 3,000 on Monday [AP]. Not paying attentionSeveral rural state lawmakers in a phone call with President Donald Trump pleaded with him about the lack of medical supplies and testing equipment. In response, Trump said he was unaware of the scarcity of testing kits [CBS News]. Congress eyeing more stimulusEven though Congress just spent $2 trillion on a stimulus package, lawmakers are starting to consider another economic stimulus package to keep the economy afloat [New York Times]. The next stimulus package could include more money for states and further direct payments to individuals [Bloomberg]. More economic pain comingGoldman Sachs analysts are forecasting a 34 percent plunge in GDP and unemployment jumping to 15 percent this quarter, but they're also seeing a 19 percent increase in GDP in Q3 of this year [Bloomberg]. Some of the nation's biggest retailers, including Macy's and Gap, are furloughing thousands of workers [Washington Post]. Some well-known companies may not be eligible for federal bailout money [Politico]. Visa says consumer spending has "sharply declined" [Bloomberg]. An agonizing choiceHealthcare workers are facing the prospect of deciding who gets treated first as U.S. hospitals brace for a surge in patients [AP]. Why Trump flip-flopped on coronavirusPresident Trump wanted to re-open the country for business by Easter but reportedly backed off that plan after he saw polling numbers showing Americans wanted to keep containment measures in place instead of sending people back to work [New York Times]. Cover your faceThe CDC is considering recommending Americans wear face coverings while in public to guard against the coronavirus [Washington Post]. The new red/blue divideHow social distancing has morphed from a public-health necessity to a political act signaling which side you're on [Atlantic]. Something to look forward toThe opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics will take place on July 23 of next year [ESPN]. BUSINESS HEADLINESNot 'essential' and not forced to close, here's how Salt Lake County's coronavirus order impacts in between businesses (Salt Lake Tribune) Governor announces new loan program for small Utah businesses hit by COVID-19 (Deseret News) Utah businesses, employees must navigate family and sick leave in the COVID-19 outbreak (Deseret News)Policy NewsHarmons distributing free digital thermometers through pharmacy drive thrusBeginning April 1, Harmons will give away a free digital thermometer to customers.Division of Securities urges caution as scammers target investors with COVID-19 schemes Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Utah Department of Commerce is alerting investors to be on guard against an anticipated surge of fraudulent investment schemes. More National HeadlinesWhy Are the Mainstream Media Ignoring Tara Reade's Sexual Assault Accusation Against Joe Biden? (Reason) Woman Who Ingested Fish Tank Cleaner Is Prolific Donor to Democratic Causes (Free Beacon) Just Who Exactly Was 'Fiddling' as People Died, Madame Speaker? (PJ Media) Rachel Maddow Calls The Timely Arrival Of Navy Hospital Ships 'Nonsense' (Federalist) Majority back 'full national shutdown,' while Trump's approval up with blacks and Hispanics: Poll (Washington Examiner) FDA increases mask decontamination after pushback from Ohio governor (Politico) Cape Codders petition: 'Close the bridges' (Boston Herald) Regulatory Relief Can Save Lives (City-Journal) Here's How China Is Rewriting the History of the Coronavirus Pandemic to Make Itself the Hero (Vice) Springtime for Introverts (Atlantic) GM making progress on building ventilators, masks as Trump praises automaker's coronavirus efforts (CNBC)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1492 - King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain issued an edict expelling Jews unwilling to convert to Christianity. 1889 - The Eiffel Tower is officially opened. 1918 - Daylight saving time goes into effect in the United States for the first time. 1968 - President Lyndon B. Johnson made a surprise announcement that he would not run for re-election. 1976 - The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that coma patient Karen Anne Quinlan could be disconnected from her respirator. (Quinlan remained comatose and died in 1985.) Wise WordsThe Law"No man is above the law and no man is below it: nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it."Theodore Roosevelt Lighter SideCabin FeverTrump has reportedly demonstrated typical symptoms of cabin fever: crashing meetings, inserting himself into conversations and once-ignored briefs. Which means "the answer to the riddle 'How do you get the president to go to a meeting?'" said [Seth] Meyers, "is a &%!@# pandemic". Listen to us on_Apple Podcasts Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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