Rep. Keven Stratton also jumps in race against Sen. Curt Bramble; Michigan the college football champ; and a big winter storm coming our way | | | The Utah Policy newsletter is your one-stop source for political and policy-minded news. We scour the news so you don't have to! Send news tips or feedback to Holly Richardson at editor@utahpolicy.com. | | |
Situational Analysis | Jan. 9, 2024 It's Tuesday and National Apricot Day, which is weird for January because apricots are most definitely not in season. Top of Mind Today Current State Auditor John Dougall, who announced last week he would not be seeking reelection, has announced that he will instead be running for Congress, in the Third Congressional District. There are 10 Republicans in the race and one Democrat.
Is there something in the water? The race for Senate District 24, the seat currently held by Sen. Curt Bramble has another Republican legislator in the race. Rep. Keven Stratton has joined the race, along with former Rep. Brad Daw and former Sen. Dan Hemmert. Rapid Relevance Don't miss this piece by Megan Bettencourt on a mother's grief and which children matter most in war; the UHP advises drivers on the upcoming snowstorm: Stay home if you can; heavy snow, including hour-long squall, expected during evening commute On the Hill Today 11:00 am: Senate Business and Labor Confirmation Committee | | |
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Utah Headlines Political news Utahâs governor wants to talk about getting rid of the state income tax. Hereâs what lawmakers say (Deseret News) Inside Gov. Coxâs service symposium where he called service, community âdefining features of the stateâ (Deseret News) South Salt Lake council member concerned over sudden proposal for new police chief (KUTV) Take 2 Podcast: Utah Election filings closing, legislative session soon underway (KUTV) Utah representative proposes gender reassignment surgery benefits for state employees (KUTV) Policy, not funding, is the way out of Utahâs housing crisis, says Speaker Schultz (KUER) Election news More candidates file to run for attorney general to replace Sean Reyes (KUTV) An overview of candidates for Utah Attorney General (Deseret News) Election tracker: With Curtis seeking Senate seat, whoâs running for his spot in the House? (Deseret News) Utah candidates for U.S. Senate, House and statewide races finalized (Deseret News) Democratic Senate candidate Caroline Gleich has summited Mount Everest, now she hopes to replace Mitt Romney (Deseret News) Sen. Curt Bramble, seeking 7th term, faces 3 GOP challengers (KUTV) The race for Romneyâs seat is a fight about climate (Politico) Utah news New academy aims to strengthen Utahâs foreign relations efforts (ABC4) Hereâs how a technology deployed in Somalia and Kolkata helps people on the Navajo Nation (Salt Lake Tribune) New Davis County highway already facing skepticism following grand opening (Fox13) Utah to receive $1.1 million grant promoting volunteerism from Carnegie Corporation (Cache Valley Daily) Business/Tech After successful launch, private mission to the moon imperiled (Deseret News) A new report says the tech industry is growing in Utah (UPR) JetBlue's CEO to step down, will be replaced by 1st woman to lead a big U.S. airline (NPR) Crime/Courts Ensign Peak monument vandalized, investigation underway (Fox13) Culture Brandon Flowers talks about his decision to commit to faith in new docuseries about âThe Chosenâ actor Jonathan Roumie (Deseret News) Feeling climate dread? Utahâs Natural History Museum wants to give you hope instead (KUER) Education Do University of Utah students, faculty, staff feel free to express their points of view? (Deseret News) Salt Lake City parents question how district chose schools ahead of potential campus closure vote (Salt Lake Tribune) Environment How new Utah program can provide furnace filter for free, study indoor air quality (KSL) Health New hope for those facing winter blues and seasonal depression: hygge (Deseret News) Salmonella risk leads to charcuterie meat recall (Deseret News) Over 10k overdoses, the leading cause of injury death in Utah, reversed through Naloxone (ABC4) The F.D.A. warned an asthma drug could indue despair. Many were never told (New York Times) | | |
National Headlines General A veteran went missing in 2013. A YouTuber took on the cold case. (Washington Post) Michigan stymies Michael Penix Jr., Washington to claim first national championship since 1997 season (The Athletic) Downtown Fort Worth explosion leaves at least 21 injured, likely caused by gas leak (NPR) Airlines say they found loose parts in door panels during inspections of Boeing Max 9 jets (AP) Political news Violent political threats surge as 2024 begins, haunting American democracy (Washington Post) Utah Sens. Mike Lee, Mitt Romney respond to President Bidenâs Valley Forge speech (Deseret News) Trump returns to court in pivotal immunity showdown (Politico) Christian Ziegler ousted as chair of the Florida GOP amid rape accusation (Politico) Pentagon didnât inform Biden, White House for days about Austinâs hospitalization (Politico) Trump says he hopes economy crashes in next 12 months: âI donât want to be Herbert Hooverâ (The Hill) Trump trades Iowa rallies for day in court in preview of campaign to come (Washington Post) Election news Q&A: Foxâs Bret Baier on going head-to-head with Trump, DeSantis and Haley this week (Deseret News) Will AI threaten U.S. elections in November? (Deseret News) Iowa pastors denounce âGod Made Trumpâ video (Deseret News) Trumpâs return to anti-immigration message takes hold among Republicans (Roll Call) Defying Trump, Reps. Chip Roy and Thomas Massie hit the road for DeSantis (New York Times) Biden denounces 'poison' of white supremacy in South Carolina Black church (Reuters) Ukraine ðºð¦ More than 1,000 Ukrainian towns lose power due to extreme winter weather (Reuters) Israel ð®ð± Israelâs Gaza war leads to a massacre of journalists (Washington Post) World news Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest prime minister as Macron seeks reset (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases New furnace filter exchange program launched Senator Luz Escamilla, Representative Angela Romero, Dr. Daniel Mendoza, and Dr. Shana Godfred-Cato are thrilled to announce the launch of the Furnace Filter Exchange Program. This program, generously funded by the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit: Rocky Mountain Region, aims to substantially improve indoor air quality and enhance the health of Westside families with children affected by respiratory illnesses. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Jan. 12 â Utah economic outlook & public policy summit, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Grand America Hotel. Register here Jan. 16 â Legislative session begins Mar. 1 â Legislative session ends Mar. 5 â Caucus night | | |
On This Day In History 1793 - First successful balloon flight completed in the U.S. 1811 - The first womenâs golf tournament is held at Musselburgh Links Golf Club in Scotland. The first-place winner received a fishing basket and the 2nd and 3rd winners got handkerchiefs. 1859 - Carrie Chapman Catt is born. She was the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association when the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920 1897 - Felisa Rincon De Gautier is born. She was appointed Mayor of San Juan in 1946 where she served for more than 20 years. 1913 - Richard M. Nixon is born 2007 - Steve Jobs unveils the first iPhone 2022 - Bob Saget dies of head trauma at 65 Quote of the Day âMost people argue over whoâs right, not about what the truth is.â
â Bob Saget On the Punny Side I keep trying to forget about 80s music. But there is always something there to remind me. | | |
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