Police look to solve 2016 'execution' killing of man near Saltair; data breaches leave Utahns vulnerable to theft by hijacked phone numbers | | | 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. If you're a candidate in 2024 and want to advertise on UtahPolicy.com, contact Suzanne Benitez. | | |
Situational Analysis | July 31, 2024 It's Wednesday and National Avocado Day! ð¥ Happy birthday to Rep. Cory Maloy! ð ð ð What you need to know Sen. Mike Lee told Tucker Carlson that Vice President Kamala Harris could win the election and Republicans would make a huge mistake by discounting her. She is a compelling speaker, he said, and thinks "we should all be very worried about it." He also called Harris funny, has a playful side and can be emotionally compelling. Lee also called her a "progressive's progressive." Rapid relevance Police look to solve 2016 'execution' killing of man near Saltair; data breaches leave Utahns vulnerable to theft by hijacked phone numbers; and a view of the Paris Olympics from underwater. | | |
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Utah Headlines Political news Why Mike Lee opposed, Mitt Romney favored kids online safety bill (Deseret News) As U.S. debt hits new record high, Sens. Lee, Romney sound alarm (Deseret News) Hatch Foundation to honor Senate Republican Whip John Thune with Titan of Public Service Award (Deseret News) Lawmaker demands answers from DCFS in child's death, proposes new bill to help (KSL) Election news Republicans discount Kamala Harris at their own peril, Sen. Lee tells Tucker Carlson (Deseret News) Colby Jenkins files petition with Utah Supreme Court to challenge primary election (Deseret News) Utah Multiple meteor showers illuminate the night sky this week (Deseret News) World Folkfest brings performers from across the world to Springville (Daily Herald) Protesters confront Tony Finau before annual clinic and charity golf tournament (Deseret News) Olympics âLife changing momentâ: U.S. womenâs rugby claims historic Olympic medal after Utahn Alex Sedrickâs full-field run (Deseret News) What the University of Utah president learned from touring the Paris athletes village (Deseret News) What a young Olympic skateboarder can teach us about joy, sports and faith (Deseret News) USA gymnastics runs away with team gold (Deseret News) Opening ceremony controversy leads to FCC complaint and legal action (Deseret News) Jimmer Fredette, Team USA fall in Olympic debut (Deseret News) How the Utes-heavy Canadian 3x3 womenâs basketball team won their opener at the Olympics (Deseret News) Have You Seen This? Jason Kelce arm wrestles US woman's rugby star (KSL) US lawmakers bristle at Salt Lake City Olympic âblackmail,â threaten payments to WADA (KUER/AP) This Is the Greatest Stadium on Earth. Soon It Will Disappear. (Wall Street Journal) Business/Tech Annexation ask moves Ballerina Farm one step closer to new Kamas Valley creamery (KPCW) Boar's Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak (NPR) Crime/Courts Sandy police work to reunite victims with thousands of stolen items uncovered in storage unit (KSL TV) Judge throws out Honie's last ditch effort to block lethal injection execution (Fox13) Education Former Utah school lunch worker calls for statewide free meal program after boy's struggle (KUTV) Parents upset with plan to build apartment complex in between two schools (KUTV) Environment Trucks carrying uranium to Utah across the Navajo Nation will be stopped, tribeâs president vows (Salt Lake Tribune) Why Provo isn't part of Utah's grass replacement plan (UPR) Family Utah needs foster families, but is it becoming too expensive? (KSL Newsradio) Health Blood test accurately diagnoses 90% of Alzheimerâs cases (Deseret News) | | |
National Headlines General See photos of the Northern California Park Fire (Deseret News) Perspective: The subtle perils of AI are becoming more apparent (Deseret News) Political news Editorial Board: Donât destroy the Supreme Courtâs independence (Deseret News) Project 2025's director steps down, but the think tank says work will go on (NPR) Election news You've heard it before. It's the most important election in our lifetime. But is it? (Deseret News) From Rust Belt to Reno: What does MAGA think of JD Vance? Vance endorses mass deportation, takes aim at globalization as he works to regain his footing (Deseret News) How Gov. Josh Shapiro's faith is affecting his VP chances (Deseret News) Harris to be sole Democratic presidential candidate heading into official party vote (AP) Harris holds onto 1 point lead over Trump in latest Reuters/Ipsos poll (Reuters) About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll (AP) Donald Trump says Kamala Harris, whoâs married to a Jewish man, âdoesnât like Jewish peopleâ (AP) X suspends âWhite Dudes for Harrisâ account after massive fundraiser (Washington Post) Hundreds of âHarris for Presidentâ golf carts roll through Trump stronghold (Washington Post) Harris pulls even with Trump among swing state voters: Poll (The Hill) Harris to hold first rally with running mate Tuesday in Philadelphia (Politico) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukraine says it repelled one of Russia's largest drone attacks of war (Reuters) Israel and Gaza Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, drawing threats of retaliation against Israel (Reuters) World news Venezuelaâs Maduro Moves to Silence Opposition After Disputed Election (Wall Street Journal) | | |
| | News Releases Undocumented immigrants contribute $235 million in Utah taxes each year Immigration policies have taken center stage in public debates this year, but much of the conversation has been driven by emotion, not data. A new in-depth national study from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy aims to help change that by quantifying how much undocumented immigrants pay in taxes â both nationally and in each state. In Utah, undocumented immigrants contributed $235.1 million in state and local taxes in 2022 â a number that would rise to $292.5 million if these taxpayers were granted work authorization, according to the study. (Read More) Senate passes Romney-sponsored legislation to protect youth from online harm The U.S. Senate today passed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) to provide young people and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency they need to protect against online harm to minors. The Senate-passed Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) includes the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)âled by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)âwhich requires social media platforms to put the well-being of children first by providing an environment that is safe by default. The legislation, which is first major reform to the tech industry since 1998, passed by a vote of 91-3. (Read More) Moore introduces bipartisan legislation to drive American leadership in semiconductor R&D Today, Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that will advance U.S. semiconductor research and development initiatives by creating an investment tax credit for semiconductor design expenditures. The STAR Act would allow for a 25% tax credit for semiconductor design research and development expenditures. Semiconductors drive American technological leadership, which is critical to nearly every industry, including defense, health care, energy, agriculture, and transportation. As countries around the world continue to out-invest the United States in semiconductor research and development, the STAR Act will ensure semiconductor IP originates in the United States and is secure. (Read More) Cities seeking affordable housing in the face of resident opposition A new Utah Foundation survey shows that municipal officials and staff are generally in favor of fostering affordable housing in their communities. This includes using a variety of measures to achieve a diversity of housing. However, they see the most substantial barrier to affordable housing is community opposition. (Read More) | | |
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On This Day In History 1715 - A hurricane off the coast of Florida sinks 10 Spanish treasure ships, carrying literally tons of gold and silver coins. 1777 - Marquis de Lafayette, age 19, accepts a commission as a major-general in the Continental Army - without pay. 1875 - President Andrew Johnson dies 1912 - Milton Friedman is born. The American economist won a Nobel Prize in Economics in 1976. 1924 - Geraldine Hoff Doyle is born. She is thought to be the model for the World War II âWe Can Do Itâ poster which came to symbolize Rosie the Riveters, the women who worked in factories to support the war effort 1970 - Black Tot Day: the last day of the officially sanctioned rum ration in the Royal Navy (it started 1740) 1975 - Labor leader Jimmy Hoffa is officially reported missing 1980 - Harry Potter is born. 2017 - Anthony Scaramucci is removed as White House Communications Director after less than 2 weeks. Quote of the Day "You have to accept your fate; do it without bitterness and stay humble."
Anthony Scaramucci On the Punny Side Did you hear about the ice cream truck accident? It crashed on a rocky road. | | |
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