Laden...
| 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 lwebb@utahpolicy.com,. Situational Analysis - Dec. 3, 2020Welcome to Thursday. Bad news: Days keep getting shorter (and colder). Good news: Days start getting longer 19 days from now (but still cold). TICK TOCK11 days until the Electoral College meets (12/14/2020) Today At Utah PolicyA closer look at the Cox/Henderson leadership appointmentsBy Staff The Cox/Henderson team has announced additional key cabinet members to serve with the new administration. They have pulled from the legislature, the current administration, the state school board, academia and local government. Jen Robison will be leaving her role as senior policy advisor to Aimee Winder Newton to become Henderson's chief of staff. Jen has many years of experience working in and around government. She was the political director for Better Days 2020 and the chair of the committee commissioning the Martha Hughes Cannon statue that will stand in Statuary Hall in Washington DC when Covid-days are over. She has a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a master's degree in Public Administration.Webb Wrap: Nasty ads in Georgia are 'civic pollution' . . . Are centrists back in vogue? . . . Trump complicates 2024 By LaVarr Webb Civic pollution. Boyd Matheson, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, just interviewed pollster Scott Rasmussen on his Inside Sources podcast. Rasmussen is still in the field, currently polling in Georgia and has some strong words for "political elites" who are ignoring what voters are actually saying. Rasmussen recently penned an article in the DNews addressing this issue. He says: From my perspective, election polling is the least important and least interesting part of our work. The more important task is lifting up the voice of the voiceless so they can be heard in the halls of power. Unfortunately, Election 2020 showed once again that the political elites have no idea how large segments of the American public view the world.County spotlight: Jail contracting -- Counties are the answer By Lincoln Shurtz & Zeke Lee, Utah Association of Counties Utah can become the correctional model for the country - not for its harshness, but for its differences. By 2050, the state's population is estimated to be 5 million. Increases in population lead to increased crime and anticipating that growth is paramount in order to not overwhelm the corrections system. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Will Vancouver mayor's stance hurt Salt Lake City's hopes for another Olympics? What Joe Biden wants to accomplish in his first 100 days as president Davis begins testing student-athletes as COVID-19 deaths top 900 in Utah Judge declines to delay cases for protesters charged with vandalizing DA office Why Utah is a key link in the 'cold chain' for the West's COVID-19 vaccine delivery Utah's incoming governor taps state senator for key economic post Hamsters genetically engineered by USU researchers are on the front lines of COVID-19 vaccine trials in Belgium A Washington deal on COVID-19 relief shouldn't be as mysterious as a Utah monolith What the 2020 election revealed about conservatism in the U.S.Salt Lake Tribune San Juan County asks President-elect Joe Biden to immediately restore Bears Ears National Monument Salt Lake County's Conviction Integrity Unit issues its first decision - says guilty verdict should stand in sex assault case Inland port meeting brings out supporters, dissenters of massive distribution hub development Incoming Utah lawmaker running bill to add Space Force to state code Utah's 'troubled-teen industry' warned about investigation launched by Disability Law Center Salt Lake County sheriff to serve on national task force to study police violenceOther Most Utahns wear masks, but don't practice social distancing (FOX 13) Utah monolith site damage example of bad behavior on public lands Utah teachers asked to be moved up on vaccine priority list (KUTV) More home oxygen for COVID patients discharged from hospitals (KUTV)National HeadlinesExpect a 'flurry' of pardons before Trump leaves office, source says (CNN) Presidential Transition Highlights: Democrats Back Compromise Stimulus Plan as Baseline to Resume Talks (New York Times) Lawmakers Barrel Ahead On Defense Bill Plans, Balking At Trump Veto Threat (NPR) Pelosi and Schumer back $900 billion coronavirus stimulus plan as basis for negotiations (CNBC) Ivanka Trump was deposed Tuesday in DC attorney general's inauguration lawsuit (CNN) Trump to stump for Loeffler, Perdue amid tensions with Georgia officials (The Hill) 'They have not earned your vote': Trump allies urge Georgia Republicans to sit out Senate runoffs (USA Today) Trump looms over Georgia's high-stakes Senate races, worrying Republicans (NBC News) Trump says if he's right about election fraud, 'Biden can't be president' (Fox News) White House urges FDA to hurry vaccine rollout after Britain beat US to approval (Washington Examiner)Policy NewsPresident Adams statement on Hemmert appointmentSALT LAKE CITY - President J. Stuart Adams issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Sen. Dan Hemmert will be the Executive Director of Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development: "Sen. Hemmert is one of the most decent human beings and public servants I've had the honor of working with. Dan has been an outstanding majority whip, senator, colleague and friend, always collaborating to find the best policy for all Utahns. I'm very proud of our work, especially this past year, as he led the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission providing essential COVID-19 input and recommendations.Charter schools association lauds Cox-Henderson staff selections Lehi, Utah-The Utah Association of Public Charter Schools (UAPCS) lauded Governor-elect Spencer Cox's selection of Brittney Cummins as his Senior Advisor for Education. UAPCS also praised LG-elect Deidre Henderson's choice of Jennifer Robison as her chief of staff.Commissioner Lee: Protect Bridal Veil Falls for enjoyment of all (PROVO) Utah County Commissioner Bill Lee has released the following statement regarding his position on protecting Bridal Veil Falls:My guiding principle has always been to protect Bridal Veil Falls for public use, and my record proves that. That's why two years ago I rejected a proposal that would have privatized partial use of the property surrounding the Falls.Stewart introduces legislation to protect Utah's rural counties WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chris Stewart (R-UT) and U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Steve Daines (R-MT) have introduced the More Opportunities for Rural Economies (MORE) Grants Package. This bipartisan and bicameral legislative package helps level the playing field for rural communities in areas with large amounts of federal land.Message to Salt Lake County residents The Salt Lake County Council has finalized its 2021 budget. It is a balanced budget and addresses the unique future needs of the pandemic as well as the uncertainty 2021 provides. Additionally, Salt Lake County will continue to provide services throughout the county with minor adjustments, if any.Utah Senate requests public comment on judicial nominees SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on attorneys Denise Porter and Ronald Russell who were appointed by Governor Gary Herbert as judges for the 4th District Court. Business HeadlinesUPS drivers told not to pick up shipments from major retailers amid pandemic-fueled holiday surge: report (The Hill) Businesses at properties owned by the Trump Organization and Kushner Cos. benefited from over 25 PPP loans worth $3.65 million, a new report says (Business Insider) MIT machine learning models find gaps in coverage by Moderna, Pfizer, other Warp Speed COVID-19 vaccines (ZD Net) 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry reveals he's short Tesla, tells Elon Musk to issue more stock at its 'ridiculous price' (Business Insider)On This Day In History(From History.com) 1947 - Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" opens on Broadway, starring Marlon Brando, Jessica Tandy and Kim Hunter. The play and subsequent movie are immediately controversial for their frank depiction of sexuality and brutality. Wise WordsOn You: "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi Lighter SideAll The SymptomsAnn: I herd that you are a hypochondriac. Stan: Well, my doctor says I'm not, but I spent 3 days reading about it on the internet and I have all the symptoms. Reader's Digest Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
Laden...
Laden...
© 2025
