 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 - April 23, 2020Good Thursday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK2 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)68 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)194 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)272 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)277 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
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 Republicans lead on generic congressional ballot in Utah, but not in the 4th DistrictBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor More good news for freshman Democratic U.S. House Rep. Ben McAdams: A new UtahPolicy.com/KUTV 2News poll shows in his 4th District the votes are split evenly between a possible Democratic candidate and a Republican candidate.  Interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg HughesBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Former House Speaker Greg Hughes discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way he is running his campaign for governor.  Utah unveils new app to help with COVID-19 tracingBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Utah officials rolled out a new contact tracing smartphone app that will assist the state in tracking and slowing the spread of COVID-19. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESMore coronavirus aidThe House is set to pass nearly $500 billion in additional coronavirus relief for small businesses on Thursday [Reuters]. Coronavirus latestThe number of coronavirus cases in China may have been four times as many as what the government reported [Guardian]. The virus has killed more than 10,000 Americans in nursing homes according to a new report [WSJ]. Two cats in New York State are the first housepets to test positive for the coronavirus [New York Times]. Market upswingStocks rose for the first time in 3 days as the Dow jumped more than 400 points as oil prices began to stabilize [CNBC]. States are on their ownState and local governments are facing layoffs and cuts to services because of plummeting tax revenues from the pandemic [NBC News]. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that states should consider filing for bankruptcy as they won't be getting any federal aid in future stimulus bills [New York Times]. States that asked first got the most coronavirus emergency aid from the feds [Bloomberg]. WhiplashAfter calling for a rapid-reopening of the nation's economy, President Donald Trump criticized Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, saying he was moving too quickly to allow businesses to reopen this week [USA Today]. CongressRepublicans are clamoring to re-open Congress as House Democrats back off of a plan to change the rules to allow for remote voting [Washington Post]. Tread lightlyExperts say states rushing to reopen businesses are making a deadly error, as the number of coronavirus infections will likely explode [Washington Post]. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is preparing to announce as early as Friday allowing a wide range of Texas businesses to reopen [Texas Tribune]. Dial it downFox News executives are trying to rein in their biggest personalities who are cheering on anti-lockdown protests [NPR]. TrainwreckTake a minute to watch Anderson Coopers totally bonkers interview with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. During the marathon interview, Mayor Goodman made several specious claims and repeatedly called for the cities businesses to reopen. She also said she had no responsibility for helping businesses reopen safely [CNN]. Backing away from hydroxychloroquineThe federal official who was in charge of the agency involved with developing a vaccine for coronavirus said Wednesday he was demoted after he pushed back against the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for the virus [New York Times]. After relentlessly promoting the use of the anti-malarial drug to treat coronavirus, Fox News personalities suddenly stopped discussing the medication on their programs [New York Times]. Shoot down?President Trump instructed the Navy to "shoot down and destroy" any Iranian gunboats that harass U.S. ships [Washington Post]. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot?Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar tapped a former Labradoodle breeder with minimal public health experience to head up the agency's day-to-day response to COVID-19 [Reuters]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsUtahns Against Hunger surveys food pantries, identifies critical needsIn response to increased demand for emergency food because of the economic downturn and stay-at-home order, Utahns Against Hunger surveyed pantries across the state of Utah. During the month of April, UAH heard from 77 organizations of the more than 120 organizations with a food pantry, representing approximately 95 pantry sites. Michael Akerlow appointed to FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank) Board of Directors recently appointed Michael Akerlow, chief executive officer, Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU), to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council), representing the state of Utah. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1635 - The first public school in the U.S., Boston Latin School, is founded in Boston. 1898 - The first movie theater opened at the Koster and Bials Music Hall in New York City. 1914 - First baseball game at Wrigley Field, then known as Weeghman Park, in Chicago. 1985 - Coca-Cola changes its formula and releases New Coke. The response is overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula is back on the market in less than three months. Wise WordsSimple Touch "Once I knew only darkness and stillness... my life was without past or future... but a little word from the fingers of another fell into my hand that clutched at emptiness, and my heart leaped to the rapture of living."Helen Keller Lighter SideNever Surrender "The event had the feel of a free-floating Trump rally. Protesters carried Trump flags, MAGA signs, even Confederate flags - because nothing says 'Never surrender' like a Confederate flag."- 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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