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Situational Analysis | Nov. 21, 2024 It's Thursday and National Stuffing Day! Happy birthday to Sheri Dew! ð ð ð What you need to know Utah's economy is consistently touted as being one of the top in the nation, but business leaders in the Beehive State want more. They want to build the indisputable best economy in the nation by 2034. The statewide "Rising Utah" plan has 6 key areas of focus: workforce training, transportation, business environment, housing, livability and natural resources. The chamber is joined by a wide and diverse array of partners that includes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the University of Utah, the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Rocky Mountain Power and many more. Rapid Relevance American Fork High School marching band places 8th in the country; Delta High School in Millard County has fun birthday traditions; and Italy recovers Etruscan artifacts worth $8.5 million bound for black market | | |
Utah Headlines Political news Editorial Board: Don't weaken Utah's vote-by-mail system (Deseret News) How a simulation teaches leaders about the struggles of reintegrating into society (Fox13) Utah legislature Should ballots received after Election Day but postmarked before be counted in Utah? (Deseret News) Top Utah GOP leaders want Rocky Mountain Power to divorce PacifiCorp (Deseret News) Legislative audit recommends improvements to Utah's emergency medical transportation system (KSL) A âlookie-looâ at ballot information â as the Utah County clerk did â could bring jail time under new bill (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah state parks overcharged for public amenities, fiscal analystâs report finds (Salt Lake Tribune) State Records Committee should make decisions faster or ask Legislature for more time, audit says (Salt Lake Tribune) Municipal news Home run or foul? Public weighs in on MLB stadium, 400-foot west-side buildings zoning (KSL) Vineyard appoints new City Council member following vacancy (KSL) Vineyard City Council to vote on whether to move forward with preliminary plans for new City Hall (Daily Herald) The search for Midvaleâs next mayor is underway (KSL TV) After voters reject jail bond, SLCO sheriffâs office outlines capacity (KSL Newsradio) SLCâs Jordan River, hampered by crime and homelessness, to get extra enforcement (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Bicycling was the fastest-growing outdoor activity last year (Deseret News) Aging 1976 pipeline linked to South Jordan house explosion (KSL) 6 taken to hospital after truck crashes into ambulance with lights, sirens on in Provo (KUTV) Biz/Tech Utahâs Teal Drones scores $260M defense contract for battlefield drones (Deseret News) The story of Ballerina Farm and the 2 co-CEOs behind it (Deseret News) The importance of human oversight in AI-generated content (Deseret News) No, youâre not imagining things â Black Friday sales are starting earlier than ever (Deseret News) Crime/Courts Judge dismisses Gabby Petito familyâs wrongful death suit against Moab police (KSL) Suicides at new Utah prison have families repeating refrains (Fox13) Culture Perspective: Why misrepresentation of faith in media is dangerous (Deseret News) Utah Symphony prepares for yearly Messiah Sing-In tradition at Abravanel Hall (Fox13) Bailar with WestSide Dance: How this group keeps Mexican culture alive in Utah (Fox13) Education Former Aggies football coach Blake Anderson files lawsuit against Utah State. Anderson is suing for $15 million in damages (Deseret News) Why are West High kids waiting so long for the bus? School governance largely to blame, argues report (Deseret News) School fees amendments would have unintended impact on classes, expert says (KSL Newsradio) Environment Whatâs next for the Great Salt Lake? (Deseret News) Health Regular exercise may not offset health risk of sitting too much (Deseret News) Heart procedure saves 500-plus lives in northern Utah (KSL) It's a virus you may not have heard of. Here's why scientists are worried about it (NPR) Housing Fisherman finds unhoused man dead near river trail (KSL TV) Deep fraud threatens homeowners, Utah counties offer free protection (KUTV) | | |
National Headlines General Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 million in Sotheby's art auction (Reuters) Have a politically divided family? These tips help you talk across the dinner table (NPR) Americans are ready to shop holiday sales amid higher prices, debt (Washington Post) Political news Letters from two Americas: A year on the campaign trail (Deseret News) Jay Evensen: Why recess appointments are a bad idea (Deseret News) âYou have to listen to the peopleâ: former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway on why Donald Trump won, what to expect from his administration (Deseret News) Trump likely to expand 'school choice,' a longstanding conservative goal (Reuters) Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth (AP) Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador (AP) Anti-abortion groups have a to-do list for Trump (NPR) 10 programs that could be on the âgovernment efficiencyâ chopping block (Washington Post) DOJ seeks forced sale of Chrome, other big changes at Google in monopoly case (Washington Post) Ukraine ðºð¦ Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says (Reuters) Russia says new US base in Poland raises overall nuclear danger (Reuters) Biden administration moves to forgive $4.7 billion of loans to Ukraine (Reuters) Israel and Gaza ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader (Reuters) Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza with many trapped beneath the rubble (Reuters) World news Iceland volcano erupts for 10th time in three years (Reuters) Australiaâs parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s (AP) | | |
| | News Releases Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy calls for public suggestions The Office of Artificial Intelligence (OAIP) is concluding its current learning agenda on the use of AI in mental health in Utah and has made its recommendations to legislators. To prepare for its next learning agenda, OAIP is seeking input from technology and other community members. Survey Link Deadline for feedback: Wednesday, November 27, 2024. (Read More) Weber State, Utah State degrees help sisters run familyâs six-generation farm When a pair of Utah sisters took the reins of their family farm dating back to the 1850s, they relied on two very different degrees from two long-standing Utah universities to take their business into a new era. Griffin completed most of her general education courses at Weber State University before transferring to Utah State University and earning a bachelorâs degree in fisheries and aquatic sciences. Holt graduated from Weber State with a bachelorâs degree in business administration, minoring in leadership. (Read More) Farm & ranch leaders to address critical issues at 2024 Utah Farm Bureau convention The Utah Farm Bureau Federation (UFBF) will convene its 108th annual convention, November 20-22, at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah. The conventionâs theme â The Balance of Progress â will address how Utahâs farm and ranch leaders are working together move the organization forward on challenging issues facing agriculture, and how small successes and setbacks play into long-term success on issues such as water management in the state, rising energy costs, labor shortages, and more. (Read More) Salt Lake Chamber and Utah business leaders unveil Utahâs first-ever statewide free enterprise vision, Utah Rising Wednesday, the Salt Lake Chamber and Utahâs business leaders unveiled six focus areas and strategic goals fueling Utah Rising, a plan to make Utah the top performing economy in the nation. Each of the six areas, with their respective goals, measurements and associated projects, represent areas of opportunity and challenge for Utah, and are set to be accomplished ahead of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The six areas are workforce, transportation, business environment, housing, livability and natural resources. (Read More) Second annual Utah Preschool Conference sees 82% increase in participation The Utah State Board of Educationâs (USBE) 2024 Utah Preschool Conference (UPC), held on October 25 and 26 at the Utah State Capitol Building, was a resounding success! The event, with the theme, âCultivating Connections: Strengthening Collaboration for Preschool Professionals,â brought together almost 300 preschool professionals across Utahâs mixed-delivery system from the public and private sectors. The hybrid format via UETN Zoom Events allowed in-person and virtual participation, ensuring broad accessibility and engagement. In light of the success of last yearâs event, a one-day conference that drew over 150 participants, USBE expanded the event to a two-day format that saw an 82 percent increase in attendance over last yearâs conference. (Read More) âThe Giving State 2024:â A report on Utahâs philanthropic landscape Cicero has released âThe Giving State 2024,â a report providing an in-depth look at charitable giving in the state, exploring the factors that influence it and the impact that giving has on the state. Utah has long been a national leader in volunteerism and charitable giving. A recent WalletHub report ranked Utah as the second most charitable state nationally and, according to the Giving State 2024 report, Utahns volunteer at a rate more than 4.5 times higher than the national average. The Giving State explores what âgood givingâ looks like while identifying opportunities for improvement for both nonprofits and the community at large. As Utah continues to grow, this report provides a valuable guide to inspire and inform meaningful giving and service. (Read More) UVU students partner with Red Cross, local business to increase blood donations Utah Valley University (UVU) students partnering with the Red Cross and a local business, the Collective Underground, will conduct a blood drive Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Provo Recreation Center to emphasize the importance of blood donation amidst a national blood shortage. After the blood drive, students will converge at the Collective Underground from 6 to 9 p.m. where they and customers will receive incentives from the business and information on the importance of blood donation. The public is encouraged to attend. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Dec. 3 â Promoting Civility and Dignity in Utah, with UWLP, 12:00-1:15 pm, Register here Jan. 9 â Whatâs Up Down South Economic Summit. St. George. Register here Jan. 10 â Rural Utah Data Symposium. St. George. Register here Jan 14 â Utah Taxpayers Association Legislative Outlook Conference, 9 am - 12:00 pm, Little America Hotel, Register here Jan. 21 â Utah legislative session begins Mar. 7 â Utah legislative session ends | | |
On This Day In History 1783 - Men fly over Paris in the first untethered hot-air balloon flight 1817 - US soldiers attack Miccosukee Tribe village of Fowltown, Georgia, beginning what becomes known as the First Seminole War 1834 - Hetty Green is born. From a young age, Greenâs shrewd understanding of money earned her a ruthless reputation in the world of finance. After the death of her husband Edward Henry Green in 1936, she earned the nickname âWitch of Wall Streetâ after appearing in her mourning clothes. She died one of the richest women in the world. 1905 - Albert Einstein publishes a paper in the journal Annalen der Physik that leads to his mass-energy equivalence formula, E=mc² 1906 - Mary Ellen Bute is born. A foremost innovator of abstract animation beginning in early 1930âs, she was a world pioneer in electronic imagery 1922 - Rebecca Latimer Felton becomes the first female US Senator at age 87. 1953 - Sheri Dew is born. 1973 - US President Richard Nixon's attorney, J Fred Buzhardt, reveals presence of 18½ minute gap in a White House tape recording related to Watergate 1974 - Freedom of Information Act passed by Congress over President Ford's veto 1986 - Iran-Contra scandal begins with shredded documents 1989 - Law banning smoking on most domestic flights signed by US President George H. W. Bush 2019 - 44% of Americans work in low-wage jobs with medium annual wage of just $18,000, with most aged 25 - 54 according to analysis by Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program Quote of the Day âTrue leaders understand that leadership is not about them but about those they serve. It is not about exalting themselves but about lifting others up.â
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