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Situational Analysis | September 28, 2023 It's Thursday and National Sons Day! What You Need to Know The Dan Jones Center for Public Service was officially launched last night. Housed within the Hinckley Institute of Politics, at the Universtiy of Utah, the center will continue the Dan Jones legacy of public opinion polling, community engagement and providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
Brad Wilson is "officially official" as a candidate for the US Senate. Calling himself a "conservative fighter," Wilson told attendees at his launch party last night that he would wage a "spirited campaign" as he seeks to get this country "back on track." He said failed leadership in Washington, including "cut-and-run" Republicans, has led to reckless spending and shutting down energy production, efforts he has fought "every step of the way."
Rep. John Curtis is also "very seriously" looking at the Senate seat. He told reporters that âI would not be honest if I said I wasnât interested in an opportunity to serve in the U.S. Senate and that I wasnât taking this very seriously." Adrielle Herring, Curtis's campaign manager said he has the "fire in the belly" to run and that "everything is pointing that direction." The team has conducted polls that are "very encouraging," Herring said. Rapid Relevance Boil order for Trenton in effect; Michael Gambon, the actor who played Prof. Dumbledore in 6 âHarry Potterâ movies, dies at age 82; McDonald's is adding 2 new sauces; and Utah's best Halloween pumpkin patches and corn mazes | | |
| | Construction Underway, Scheduled Operation: 2025 The Intermountain Power Project's transformational âIPP Renewedâ project is under construction and on track for mid-2025 start-up. The project includes new natural gas-fueled electricity generating units that will also utilize "green" hydrogen for long-term, dispatchable storage of renewable energy. There are currently 600 workers on site in Millard County, with 1200 expected during peak construction. Click here to watch construction unfold. For more information, visit www.ipprenewed.com | | |
Utah Headlines Political news The US Senate unanimously passed a Mitt Romney, Joe Manchin resolution to reinstate the dress code for male Senators. No dress code was introduced for female Senators (Deseret News, Washington Post) Is Utah a model for disagreeing respectfully? (Deseret News) Ted Stewart: Perspective: America â a virtuous nation? A nation which no longer demands that her citizens and leaders be unselfish, loyal, honorable, compassionate and courageous will not survive (Deseret News) Lee asks feds for 'prompt' reimbursement if Utah keeps national parks open during shutdown (KSL) Rep. Curtis reintroduces government shutdown bill (KSL Newsradio) Election news West-side residents hear SLC mayoral candidates talk about breaking down east-west inequalities (Salt Lake Tribune) General Utah news Opinion: The reason behind the Venezuelan flight to U.S. safety (Deseret News) National foundation honors Latter-day Saint Utah woman as âpioneerâ of social work (Church News) Cincinnati coach isn't thrilled to be in Provo on a Friday night (Deseret News) Business Silicon Slopes Summit reveals uncanny parallels of Netflix and Qualtrics founders (Deseret News) How ESPN is shifting its content for a younger target audience while staying true to its roots (KSL) Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce reestablishing operations in Utah County (KSL) Organized retail crime costs Utah businesses $1 billion (KSL TV) Nanotech business in Utah helps farmers fertilize more effectively (Fox13) Consulting firm McKinsey to pay $230M in latest opioid settlements (Reuters) Culture Squeal! âThe Great British Baking Showâ is back! (Deseret News) Want to stay in Shrekâs swamp this Halloween? Hereâs how to book on Airbnb â for free (Deseret News) Education Is free speech dying on college campuses? (Deseret News) Utah's largest school districts could join free breakfast, lunch program (KUTV) Weber State student finds Nazi swastika carved into Shepherd Union table on Yom Kippur (ABC4) Utah Tech's pickleball team heading to national championship (Fox13) Cool School of the Week gives students hands-on fun with agriculture (Fox13) Environment Court rejects Utahâs attempt to stop new EPA air pollution rule (Deseret News) Belching cattle cause major damage to the climate. Hereâs how a $1.5 million prize from the U. of U. could help change that (Salt Lake Tribune) Survey counts shorebirds at Great Salt Lake as they begin migrating south (UPR) Family How many texts does a teen get? Study says half get at least 237 a day (Deseret News) Utah ranks high among children to lose childcare as federal programs expire (Fox13) Marriage in Utah is still a cultural norm, but fewer people are tying the knot than a decade ago (Salt Lake Tribune) Health âZombie cellsâ may be the key to curing for Alzheimerâs disease. Hereâs what that means (Deseret News) Menopause side effects: New research on hot flashes (Deseret News) Wegovy, other weight-loss drugs scrutinized over reports of suicidal thoughts (Reuters) The new science on making healthy habits stick (Wall Street Journal) Housing Prices, rates and inventory continue to conspire against Utah first-time homebuyers (KUER) | | |
National Headlines General Kia and Hyundai recall more than 3 million vehicles due to the risk of fire (NPR) Jimmy Carterâs final chapter: Peanut butter ice cream and his 99th birthday (New York Times) Politics Gen. Milley says he has "appropriate" safety measures after Trump social media threat (CBS News) House Speaker McCarthy is back to square one as the Senate pushes ahead to avert a federal shutdown (AP) The G.O.P.-led House voted to strip the defense secretary of his salary in an attempt to weaponize a series of spending bills. (New York Times) As shutdown looms, House impeachment inquiry of Biden commences (Washington Post) Embattled US Senator Bob Menendez to face Democrats who want him to resign (Reuters) Election news 79% of Iowa Republicans are considering someone besides Trump (Deseret News) Candidates spar in a Trump-less Republican debate (Deseret News) Christie calls Trump âDonald Duck,â DeSantis knocks former president and other debate takeaways (AP) Candidates grasp at fading chance to make impression as Trump again skips debate (Washington Post) Trump campaign targets Haley after debate: âHillary Clinton Is an Inspiration to Nikki Haleyâ (The Hill) Haley to Ramaswamy: âEvery time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumberâ (The Hill) Trump outlines vision of âeconomic nationalismâ in Detroit (Deseret News) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukrainian forces are "gradually gaining ground", NATO chief says (Reuters) Ukrainian pilots get virtual jump on F-16 training (The Hill) NATOâs secretary-general meets with Zelenskyy to discuss battlefield and ammunition needs in Ukraine (AP) How the technological revolution in Ukraine is reshaping modern warfare (Wall Street Journal) World Half of Nagorno-Karabakhâs population flees as the separatist government says it will dissolve (AP) Flooded homes, streets as another storm hits battered central Greece (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases Romney, Kelly, Curtis comment on latest Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission report U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and U.S. Representative John Curtis (R-UT), today commented on the latest report released by the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commissionâwhich Senator Romney secured in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Actâoutlining recommendations to prevent, mitigate, suppress, and manage wildland fires. The reportâwhich contains 148 specific recommendations over 340 pagesâoutlines the urgent need for an expanded workforce to mitigate wildland fires, the importance of beneficial firesâlike prescribed and cultural burningâand the need for increased investment in proactive pre-fire and post-fire planning and mitigation. (Read More) Lee aims to simplify labeling of American-made products Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced the Reinforcing American-Made Products Act, which sets a national standard for interstate commerce products to be labeled âMade-in-USA.â Currently, businesses must navigate conflicting federal and state definitions and regulatory requirements to label products as âMade-in-USA.â The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has an existing national definition that does not supersede state requirements under current laws. Sen. Leeâs bill will simplify and standardize this type of product labeling and allow the countless businesses that already qualify under the federal definition to sell their products as âMade in USAâ nationwide. (Read More) Senate passes Romney, Manchin bipartisan resolution to reinstate Senate dress code The U.S. Senate passed Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) Joe Manchinâs (D-WV) bipartisan resolution that would reinstate the business attire dress code on the Senate floor. Before the Senate unanimously passed the resolution, Romney spoke on the Senate floor. âThe United States Capitol is more than just a place of workâit serves as a symbol of freedom and democracy to the world,â Senator Romney said of the resolution. âHard work was done, and sacrifices made, to ensure that our legislative branch of government wasnât just housed in some tent. As senators, we should demonstrate a high level of reverence for the institution in which we serveâand our attire is one of the most basic expressions of that respect. Iâm proud to stand with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to call for a return to a level of dress becoming of the Senate.â (Read/Watch More) | | |
Upcoming Understanding Sexism in Utah with the Utah Women and Leadership Projectâ Oct. 10, 12:00-1:15 pm, Register here Civics Educator Conference with "Sharon Says So" â Oct. 10, UVU, More information and registration here Interim Day â Oct 10-11, le.utah.gov Martha Hughes Cannon Award with Utah Women Run â Nov 2, 6:00-8:00 pm, Nominate someone here Interim Day â Nov 14-15, le.utah.gov General election â Nov. 21 | | |
On This Day In History 551 BC - Confucius is born. 1066 - William the Conqueror (the duke of Normandy) invades England and begins a new era of British royalty 1781 - Battle of Yorktown begins 1895 - Louis Pasteur dies. The French bacteriologist is known for coming up with the process of pasteurization. 1918 - Philadelphia parade exposes thousands to the 1918 flu. 1928 - Penicillin discovered 1995 - Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat sign the Oslo 2 Accord to transfer West Bank to the PLO 2002 - Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first Asian American woman elected to the US Congress, dies 2008 - SpaceX launches the first ever private spacecraft, the Falcon 1 into orbit. 2016 - Shimon Peres, Israeli Prime Minister, President, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, dies of a stroke at 93 Quote of the Day "America is not a country which needs to demand conformity of its people, for its strength lies in all our diversities converging in one common belief." âPatsy Takemoto Mink On the Punny Side Where do dads store their dad jokes? In the dad-a-base. | | |
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