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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 - May 22, 2020Good Friday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK39 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)165 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)243 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)248 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Bob Stevenson is the GOP frontrunner in CD1. President Trump says he won't shut down the country if there's another wave of coronavirus this fall. Another 2.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits.UtahPolicy.com won't publish on Monday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday. We'll return to your inboxes, computers and mobile devices on Tuesday, May 26. Have a happy and safe celebration. FRIDAY TRIVIAToday's trivia quiz comes from Zachary Zundel. What Utahn wrote the document articulating alterations to U.S. foreign policy in the Western hemisphere prior to WWII? Send your guesses to me via email at mailbag@utahpolicy.com. We'll pick a winner at random from all of the correct submissions. Good luck! 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 newsletter.Today At Utah PolicyBob Stevenson takes lead in Republican contest to replace Rob Bishop in CongressBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Davis County Commissioner Bob Stevenson is the frontrunner in the GOP race to replace Rep Rob Bishop with just over a month to the June primary election.Smart politics or 'gaming the system'? How Huntsman's push to register more Republicans could prove decisive in the primary election By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Is it a winning political strategy, or dirty pool?Bob Bernick's notebook: High stakes in the GOP primary for governor By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Our new poll this week shows the Utah GOP governor's race static at the top: Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox still leads former GOP Gov. Jon Huntsman by 7 percentage points.Guest opinion: Even when McAdams votes against Pelosi's far-left agenda, he's still voting for it By Rep. Kim Coleman The Democratic-controlled House just passed two bills that clearly demonstrate why we must win Utah-4 this November. One was a pork-laden progressive Christmas list cynically titled the "HEROES Act." The other is an unconstitutional disgrace that reduces Congress to a Democratic no-show patronage job.Romney jabs Trump over vote by mail By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Sen. Mitt Romney took a shot at President Trump on Thursday, telling reporters he does not understand the claims that voting by mail disadvantages Republicans. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Editorial: We salute the Class of 2020 - and their education of a lifetime State School Board recommends up to $382 million in budget cuts in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic Gov. Herbert formally endorses Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox in governor's race Mitt Romney, senators urge U.S. to counter China's 'predatory' economic activity amid COVID-19 pandemic Romney, Lee want DOJ to investigate Planned Parenthood 'fraudulently' getting PPP loans Thousands of Utahns continue to file for unemployment benefits, but historic volume falling Electric trucks, 'clean cargo': Utah Inland Port unveils 5-year business plan Organizer of controversial Kaysville concert says it's moving to Tooele County Health officials deny request allowing Utah town to stay at red high-risk level Equality Utah hosts GOP candidates for governor Mobile testing gives Utah officials advantages, clearer picture of outbreakSalt Lake Tribune More Utahns are dropping unemployment claims than filing new ones, as economy ramps up Gov. Gary Herbert moves Summit, Wasatch counties to yellow risk level Fastest growing city in America? Vineyard, Utah - up 10,687% in the past decade Coronavirus may help Salt Lake airport finish expansion 2 years early and save $300M Utahns might lose health insurance because of coronavirus layoffs - here's how to get coverage Gov. Gary Herbert endorses Spencer Cox as his successor Utah Inland Port Authority releases long-awaited business plan Kaysville City Council passes resolution denouncing a planned protest concert and mayor's actions to support it Radioactive waste from Estonia may soon be coming to San Juan County mill At historic forum, Utah's GOP gubernatorial candidates vow LGBTQ residents will have a place at the table under new administrationOther Utah County Commission approves picking up retirement contributions for public safety employees, firefighters (Daily Herald) Controversial Kaysville concert plans changed, to be held in Tooele County instead (Standard-Examiner)NATIONAL HEADLINESThere won't be another lockdownPresident Trump said he would not close the country if a second wave of the coronavirus hits in the fall [CNBC]. Trump goes to MichiganPresident Trump did not wear a face mask during a tour of a Michigan auto plant that requires them [WaPo]. During the tour of the plant, President Trump again slammed mail-in balloting [Detroit News]. What is he talking about?President Trump offered up a word salad when speaking with the press about being tested for coronavirus. "I tested positively toward negative" said Trump in the most confusing way possible [USA Today]. Coronavirus spreadThe CDC now says the novel coronavirus "does not spread easily" from contaminated surfaces or animals. The primary mode of transmission is from person to person [WaPo]. Washington, D.C. leaders say the area's public schools should not fully reopen until there is a vaccine for the virus [WaPo]. UnemploymentAnother 2.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the total number of filings to 38.6 million since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak [CNBC]. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told House Republicans that he would fight against continuing enhanced unemployment benefits in the next coronavirus relief package [Politico]. Many jobs could vanish forever as layoffs from the coronavirus mount [New York Times]. EconomyAmazon is moving it's annual "Prime Day" sale to the fall [Wall Street Journal]. Starbucks has re-opened almost two-thirds of their stores in the U.S. [Yahoo!]. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said half of the tech company's workforce may be working remotely by 2030 [NBC News]. Big decisionThe University of California system has decided to drop ACT and SAT testing requirements for college admissions through 2024 and drop them completely for California students by 2025 [Los Angeles Times]. Foreign policyPresident Trump said Thursday he would withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty with Russia. The treaty allows nations to fly over each other's territory with sensor equipment to make sure they are not preparing for military action [New York Times]. The U.S. is planning new arms talks aimed at limiting Russian, Chinese and U.S. nuclear warheads [Wall Street Journal]. 2020Republican officials are considering paring back their national convention scheduled for Charlotte in August [New York Times]. President Trump's advisors are beginning to worry about Republican chances in Arizona in November. Polling shows GOP Sen. Martha McSally is in trouble and Trump losing to Democrat Joe Biden [Politico]. BUSINESS HEADLINESMore Utahns are dropping unemployment claims than filing new ones, as economy ramps up (Salt Lake Tribune) Undaunted by COVID-19, developer plans new business parks in Taylorsville, Springville (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Inland Port Authority releases long-awaited business plan (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah business activity hits record $25 billion in 2019 (Deseret News) Electric trucks, 'clean cargo': Utah Inland Port unveils 5-year business plan (Deseret News) Ogden City hopes to start implementing sweeping 'Make Ogden' plan by August (Standard-Examiner) With BDO district expiring, Ogden's redevelopment arm expecting significant revenue decline (Standard-Examiner)Policy NewsCasual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report 5-22-20Outdoors Report-- KSL.com: Chokecherry blossoms add to spring hikes-- KSL.com: Tired of quarantine, residents flock to Utah outdoors Venues and Organizations Re-OpeningUtah Inland Port Authority releases its strategic business plan The Utah Inland Port Authority released its Strategic Business Plan that sets a course for the organization's first five years of operation, outlining goals and strategies for UIPA partnerships, policies, and programs. At a virtual press conference Thursday, the UIPA explained how it will advance sustainable and smart logistics investment that benefit the entire state.Utah Governor Gary Herbert urged to protect e-commerce tools for small business Community leaders and small businesses throughout Utah sent a letter calling on Governor Gary Herbert and other state policymakers to preserve access to business-critical digital tools and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic and the long recovery period ahead. More National HeadlinesThe Railroading of Michael Flynn (Commentary) Team Obama spied on Trump officials and tried to conceal it (Wall Street Journal) How Russiagate Began With Obama's Iran Deal Domestic Spying Campaign (Tablet) The Obamagate Scandal Just Got Even Dirtier (PJ Media) No Big Deal, Just Mueller's Main Prosecutor Headlining a Fundraiser for Joe Biden (Ace of Spades) Deceptive Editing? Norma McCorvey From Roe v. Wade Didn't Reject the Pro-Life Cause, Former Lawyer Says (PJ Media) DC Circuit Court Orders Sullivan To Respond To Flynn's Appeal To Dismiss Case (SaraCarter.com) GQ Piece On The Pro-Life Movement Labels George Wallace A Republican (Hot Air) Will the Political Class Be Held Liable For What They've Done? (AIER) Why oh why is NY Governor Andrew Cuomo being praised for his coronavirus response? (USA Today) Stupidity in the New York Times (National Review)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1804 - The Lewis and Clark Expedition officially begins as the Corps of Discovery departs from St. Charles, Missouri. 1807 - A grand jury indicts former Vice President Aaron Burr on a charge of treason. 1826 - HMS Beagle departs on its first voyage. 1849 - Future President Abraham Lincoln is issued a patent for an invention to lift boats, making him the only U.S. President to ever hold a patent. 1856 - Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina severely beats Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts with a cane in the hall of the U.S. Senate for a speech Sumner had made regarding Southerners and slavery. 1872 - President Ulysses S. Grant signs the Amnesty Act into law, restoring full civil and political rights to all but about 500 Confederate sympathizers. 1900 - The Associated Press is formed in New York City as a non-profit news cooperative. 1906 - The Wright Brothers are granted U.S. patent number 821,393 for their "Flying-Machine." 1972 - Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to visit Moscow. 1992 - Johnny Carson ended his nearly 30-year career as the host of The Tonight Show. 2017 - A suicide bomber killed 22 people attending an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. Wise WordsNature"I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars." Walt Whitman Lighter SideA Stretch"Now, within minutes of the decision, the Tavern League of Wisconsin posted to its Facebook page, 'Open immediately!' Fair enough. I guess we should not expect too much common sense from the Tavern League of Wisconsin. You know their motto: 'Don't let 'em take your keys, bro!'" - STEPHEN COLBERT 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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