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Situational Analysis | June 17, 2021 It's Thursday and Global Garbage Man Day. It might seem strange to have a day honoring the guys that pick up our trash, but have you ever been some place where they didn't? If so, you know how vital they are. Be in the Know Jazz down 2-3 in best of 7. Uh oh. Wanna know what brave looks like? ABC reporter Rachel Scott asks Putin: "The list of your political opponents who are dead, imprisoned or jailed is long...and you have now prevented anyone who supports [Alexey Navalny] to run for office. "So my question is, Mr. President: what are you so afraid of?" ððð Massive fire at construction site seen across Salt Lake Valley. ð¥ (Fox13) Juneteenth on its way to becoming a national holiday after unanimous passage in the US Senate and almost unanimous passage in the US House. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law later today. Hot, hot, hot. It's not just Utah - extreme heat is hitting the West and could break some 300 records - and there's not much relief in sight. | | |
Utah Headlines General Utahâs driverâs licenses, ID cards receive new design that features Angels Landing in Zion (St. George News) Blistering heat wave continues in Utah as Salt Lake City ties hottest-ever temperature (The Spectrum) 'Black Joy': Utah's 32nd Juneteenth festival continues this weekend in Ogden and Salt Lake (Standard-Examiner) Salt Lake County Library to hold Juneteenth events (Fox13) USU's Juneteenth celebration is underway this week on campus (Cache Valley Daily) Bureau of Land Management asks for help finding stolen Bonneville Salt Flats sign (KUTV) Utah woman receives high School diploma at 92-years-old after decades of service, raising 17 kids (Fox13) Politics Lawmakers split over school board resolution on educational equity (Daily Herald) Debates over Critical Race Theory in schools continue at Capitol (KUTV) Bills on transgender youth will return to Utah legislature (Fox13, Salt Lake Tribune) Lawmaker says trans students playing girls sports, UHSAA has 'no record' of it (KUTV) Criminal justice reform and abolition of slavery were part of Joseph Smith's presidential campaign (Deseret News) Inland port board approves $40 million budget that includes money for a new transloading facility (Salt Lake Tribune) COVID Corner 413 new cases, 1 new death, referral ICUs 80.8% full 10,000 Utah businesses receive letter to âBring It Homeâ by providing vaccine incentives and clinics (ABC4) Drought/Wildfires Wildfires are burning twice as much of Rocky Mountains than last 2,000 years (KUER) Eagle Mountain lowers boom on holiday fireworks, open flame fires (Daily Herald) No water means no Fourth of July fireworks in Park City (Park Record) âLawnâ is becoming a âfour-letter wordâ amid Utahâs dire drought (Deseret News) Economy Utahâs ski resorts set new record with 5.3M skier days despite the pandemic (Park Record) Education Colleges can now be punished for mistreating LGBTQ students. The Department of Education released a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that attacks on gay or transgender students are covered by sex discrimination law (Deseret News) Elections Ensuring election integrity with education for Utah's election officials (Standard-Examiner) 2021 municipal elections: Get to know Cedar City mayoral candidates (The Spectrum) Environment Zion National Park warns of toxins in the water â and that theyâre likely to get worse. The extreme heat and lack of rain are good for cyanobacteria, but not for park visitors. (Salt Lake Tribune) Family How 'alloparenting' can be a less isolating way to raise kids (KSL) Health Building resilience in the face of compassion fatigue (Psychology Today) Housing Millions fear eviction as US housing crisis worsens (AP) U.S. housing market needs 5.5 million more units, says new report (Wall Street Journal) Legal Man arrested for arson after causing $2 million in property damage (ABC4) Vandals go on a rampage at West Jordan church and caused at least $50K in damage. (KSL) White evangelicals are more likely to support death penalty than atheists, study finds (Deseret News) Local Communities North Ogden woman turns 104, attributes longevity to keeping a positive outlook (Standard-Examiner) Utah County Commission approves adding 17 employees to Utah County Recorderâs Office (Daily Herald) National Headlines General The rise and fall of an American tech giant. Kodak changed the way Americans saw themselves and their country. But it struggled to reinvent itself for the digital age. (The Atlantic) Politics Manchin won't commit to voting for an infrastructure bill without GOP support. "I don't think that's fair," he said. (CNN) The GOPâs âCritical Race Theoryâ obsession. How conservative politicians and pundits became fixated on an academic approach. (The Atlantic) Courts North Carolinaâs 20-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, appeals court affirms (Washington Post) Economy Latinas left workforce at highest rate, see slow recovery (AP) Elections âPure insanityâ: How Trump and his allies pressed Justice Dept. to help overturn election (Washington Post) Immigration IN FOCUS Discussion: 9th anniversary of the DACA program (ABC4) International China launches first three-man crew to new space station (AP) Hong Kong raids newspaper offices, arrests editor, executives under security law clamping down on freedom of the press (Washington Post) Israelis wonder when or whether Netanyahu will exit official residence (New York Times) Security Top U.S. admiral bristles at criticism of âwokeâ military: âWe are not weakâ (Washington Post) Business Headlines Microsoft names CEO Satya Nadella as chairman (Reuters) Crude oil prices drop, pressured by stronger U.S. dollar (Reuters) Fed says inflation is growing faster than predicted and moves up expectations for rate hike (Washington Post) | | |
Policy News âAccredited chambers are organizations that hold themselves to the highest industry standards. They are recognized for their work to create and expand business opportunities in their communitiesâ said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, U.S. Chamber vice president of Federation Relations and Institute for Organization Management. âThroughout the pandemic, these chambers continue to lead while maintaining transparent governance practices, sound financial controls, safe work environments, value in programming and effective communications. They are commended for this great accomplishment.â Sen. Lee said in part:
âThe U.K. has been one of our staunchest and most loyal allies. We have stood beside each other through two world wars and the Cold War. In the 21st century, the U.S. and the U.K. have become even stronger friends and partners, both in the fight against global terrorism and for freedom, peace, and prosperity.
Now, an opportunity lies before us to strengthen this relationship more than ever before: by securing a free trade agreement between our two nations, which is the purpose of the resolution before us today.â âWe have a responsibility to establish high standards for quality early childhood education and care in America, with a focus on accelerating academic growth and supporting families,â said Rep. Owens. âThe recommendations from this commission will be invaluable as we adopt affordable learning options, expanded parent choice, and a sustainable funding stream.â During a hearing for the Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) delivered remarks on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act, bicameral legislation introduced by Senator Romney and Representative John Curtis (R-UT) earlier this year, would enable the construction of high priority sections of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail (BST) to enhance recreation opportunities near Utahâs most urban areas. The BST is planned to eventually connect the Idaho border to Nephi, Utahâstretching over 280 miles. The legislation is cosponsored by the Utah congressional delegation, including the subcommitteeâs Ranking Member, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT). âWe support this bipartisan framework that provides an historic investment in our nationâs core infrastructure needs without raising taxes. We look forward to working with our Republican and Democratic colleagues to develop legislation based on this framework to address Americaâs critical infrastructure challenges.â In a unanimous decision of the Jacobsen Board of Directors, Matt Radke has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Dennis Cigana has been named the companyâs Chief Development Officer (CDO). Both appointments became effective June 14, 2021. Radke and Cigana each have decades of successful leadership experience at Jacobsen and a proven track record of delivering exceptional building results for clients, helping the company achieve the distinguished reputation it enjoys today. "First, I would like to commend President Biden for raising the issue of human rights with President Putin. I also agree with the fundamental, long-term goal of building a more stable and predictable relationship with Russia. Unfortunately, though, that is not the current state of our relationship. And that wonât change if President Biden continues to avoid the difficult, necessary conversations that must be had with President Putin." | | |
Deep Dive: Juneteenth By Holly Richardson On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Two and a half years later, two months after the Civil War had ended, and with the 13th Amendment on its way to ratification, US General Gordon Granger and 1800 troops stood on Texas soil to read General Order #3: âThe people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.â Even then, not all of the 250,000 enslaved Texans were freed - some enslavers withheld information about their emancipation until after the harvest. Some simply refused to allow their slaves to leave, Some killed them when they tried. Nevertheless, there was now a date to rally around. The next year, on June 19, 1866, the freedmen in Texas held the first celebration of their emancipation on the anniversary of General Granger's announcement and "Juneteenth" was born. (It was originally known as Jubilee Day or Black Independence Day.) Almost a century later, Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday. This week, Congress overwhelming passed a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday and President Biden is expected to sign it into law today. It is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was created in 1983. There are a number of celebrations occurring around Utah this weekend. And don't worry if you had not heard much about Juneteenth until the last year. You're not alone. Now is a great opportunity to change that. | | |
Upcoming Ready to Welcome: States Lay the Foundation. World Refugee Day virtual Summit â June 22 @10:00 MDT. Register here Fire in the West - Appreciating the Inevitable with USU Research Landscapes â June 22 @11:30 Register here Zions Bank Community Speaker Series: LGBTQIA+ panel â June 22 @ noon. Register here Utah Democratic Party Organizing Convention â June 26 Securing the American Dream: A conversation with Tim Scott presented by the Hatch Foundation â Aug 11 @ noon. Register here Utah Foundation Annual Luncheon with Shaylyn Romney Garrett â Sept 23 @ 12 pm. Register here | | |
On This Day In History From History.com 1579 - Sir Francis Drake claims California for England 1631 - Mumtaz Mahal dies during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, then spends more than 20 years building her tomb, the Taj Mahal. 1775 - Battle of Bunker Hill begins 1865 - Susan La Flesche Picotte is born. She became the first Native American physician in 1889. 1873 - Susan B. Anthonyâs trial starts for illegally voting in Rochester, New York, on November 5, 1872 1885 - Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor 1903 - Ruth Wakefield is born. She invented the Toll House chocolate chip cookie. My kids think today should be a national holiday. 1994 - O.J. Simpson leads LAPD on a low-speed chase Wise Words "I'm a dreamer who dreams, sees visions, and listens always to the still, small voice. I'm a trail blazer."
-Susan La Flesche Picotte Lighter Side âThatâs right, President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Geneva today for about four hours with a few breaks, but no meals because nobody would volunteer to be the food taster.â â SETH MEYERS | | |
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