 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 26, 2020Good Tuesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK35 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)161 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)239 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)244 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
TRIVIA WINNERQuite a few of our readers knew J. Reuben Clark authored a 236-page memorandum on U.S. intervention in Latin America, known as the Clark Memorandum. The document discouraged military intervention in South America while still acknowledging the need for the U.S. to protect national security interests. Congratulations to Stewart Young, who was randomly selected as our winner from the correct answers. As the victor, he gets to pose this Friday's trivia question. 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 Policy Poll: Donald Trump leads Biden by just 3 points in UtahBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor The last time Utah voted for a Democrat for president was Lyndon Baines Johnson in 1964. The Beehive State's 56-year streak of voting for Republicans for president may be in real danger according to a new poll.  Guest opinion: Let Republicans pick the Republican nominee for governorBy Rep. Casey Sinder, R-Paradise I'm a proud lifelong Republican. I'm proud of a party that fosters individual growth and responsibility. I'm proud of a party that actively seeks to limit the burden of government in the lives of its citizens. And I'm proud of a party that believes in the importance of our founding documents.  Utah's unemployment rate spikes to 9.7 percentBy News Release Utah's nonfarm payroll employment for April 2020 contracted by an estimated 7.1%, sidelining 110,900 jobs compared to the April 2019 employment. Most job reductions are furloughs and considered temporary in nature. Utah's current employment level registers 1,445,900. March's year-over job growth is revised down one-tenth of a percentage point to 2.5%.  Bernick and Schott on politics podcast - Political 'Hail Mary' passBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick bring you the only news roundup you need to understand what's going on in Utah politics. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESMemorial DayJoe Biden made his first public appearance in two months, attending a Memorial Day ceremony in Delaware [Washington Post]. Crowds packed beaches and other public places, and ignored social-distancing rules, across the nation during the unofficial start of summer. The gatherings prompted concern and warnings about worsening the nation's coronavirus outbreak [AP]. Trump vs. North CarolinaPresident Trump threatened to pull August's Republican National Convention out of Charlotte unless the state's Democratic governor can guarantee "full attendance" at the event. North Carolina is still banning large gatherings because of the coronavirus. Trump denied he wanted to move the convention to his Doral resort in Florida [Washington Post]. Warning signsPolling shows President Trump's poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic could cost him votes among the GOP's most loyal voting block, older voters [Washington Post]. Is the worst over?The economy is starting to show signs of life following the coronavirus shutdown [Wall Street Journal]. Another travel banThe White House announced restrictions on travel for non-U.S. citizens from Brazil. That country has the second-largest coronavirus outbreak in the world, just behind the U.S. [NPR]. Meat shortageThe number of meat industry workers with coronavirus is exploding and could lead to a worsening meat shortage [Washington Post]. HydroxychloroquineThe World Health Organization is suspending testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns. Studies suggest the drug has limited effectiveness against the virus and may lead to a higher risk of death [Reuters]. Oh, dear...The husband of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer allegedly tried to strongarm the owner of a dock company into putting his boat into the water ahead of other customers. Republican lawmakers in that state say the governor's family may not be following her stay at home guidance for the rest of the state. Whitmer is under consideration to be Democrat Joe Biden's vice presidential pick [Detroit News]. NBA resuming play?The NBA is in talks to restart the current season at a sports complex owned by Disney in Orlando [ESPN]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy News Webinar: The next legal issues and concerns for businessAs businesses stabilize and make their recovery plans, consideration of emerging legal issues will avoid problems down the road. Join our panelists to learn about the labor, employment, liability, creditor, supply, and other business issues you need to be watching out for.  CYBER24 episode 83: Massive spike in pandemic related cybersecurity issuesYou likely know that cybercriminals will never waste an opportunity to get access to your personal for company financial data. And disruptions to our everyday routines make it easier to slip one past us. 2020 Clear the Air Challenge results announcedFidelity Investments and Dell Technologies - Utah took top honors in the 11th annual Clear the Air Challenge, sponsored by the Salt Lake Chamber, TravelWise and UCAIR. Attorney General Sean Reyes joins coalition of 34 states urging Congress to pass legislation allowing marijuana-related business to access the banking system The badly needed gap between federal regulations and the lack of access to financial institutions for medical and legal use marijuana businesses is being addressed with proposed federal legislation that has the support of Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, Utah Treasurer David Damschen and the President of the Utah Banking Association, Howard Headlee. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1805 - Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned king of Italy. 1864 - Montana is organized as a territory. 1868 - The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson ended with his acquittal as the Senate fell one vote short of the two-thirds majority required for conviction. 1940 - The evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, France, began during World War II. 1972 - President Richard M. Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in Moscow. 2009 - California's Supreme Court upheld the Proposition 8 gay marriage ban but said the 18,000 same-sex weddings that had taken place before the prohibition passed were still valid. Wise WordsPatriotism "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." Mark Twain Lighter SideTrump Test "[imitating Trump] When it comes to being negative, my test was extremely positive, because, not to be negative, but, being positive would be super negative, and I wouldn't want to not be unnegative. Of that, I'm positive - in a negative way." - STEPHEN COLBERT Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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