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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 lwebb@utahpolicy.com,. Situational Analysis - Nov. 23, 2020Welcome to Monday. Thanksgiving week. I'm thankful the election is over (someone clue in Trump), and football is getting interesting. TICK TOCKToday the State Board of Canvassers meet to certify election results Monday trivia quiz.This one is from Doug Foxley and it might be a little tricky: When the late Dan Jones (gone two years but not forgotten) first started polling, who were his two original partners? Hint: One of his original partner's son currently serves in the Utah Legislature. Send answers to lwebb@utahpolicy.com by end of day Wednesday. Today At Utah Policy Guest opinion: The virus fight is not over, but we will persevere and overcomeBy Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams The last nine months have been trying for Utahns and our state. At the start of 2020, our economy was thriving, and Utah's unemployment rate was 2.5 percent - the lowest in the nation and the lowest in the state's history. Then everything came to an abrupt halt as COVID-19 reached our state's borders. This year has been challenging, but Utahns have found more strength and determination to overcome our current difficulties and prepare for future disruptions. I want to express my gratitude and acknowledge the healthcare workers, teachers, law enforcement, business owners, Utahns and state and local elected officials for stepping up to address this pandemic head-on. Nothing good just happens, and while we can and will continue to make improvements, it is wise to take a moment to recognize how far we have come as a state.  Webb Wrap: What are you thankful for? . . . Should we shut down over Christmas? . . . Dems agonize over down-ballot lossesBy LaVarr Webb This week we're asking Utah leaders what they're grateful for. If you'd like to participate, shoot me an email at lwebb@utahpolicy.com and tell me what you're thankful for. Here are some responses from four Utah state senators: Senate Pres. Stuart Adams: I am grateful for: Utah having the lowest Covid case fatality rate in the Nation. Second lowest in the World. Covid Vaccine that is almost ready to use. Done in record time! Zoom technology and other advances that have helped us deal with Covid. Utah having a great economy even in a pandemic. Great friends that want to help. Supportive and loving family that have bonded together to take care of family members.  Hatch Foundation Washington Update: Trump lost, but Trumpism won . . . How the pollsters botched it againBy Staff One of the best political e-newsletters that help readers keep up to speed on politics and public policy is the Washington Update produced by The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation and Executive Director Matt Sandgren. The special edition recapping the 2020 election newsletter provides excellent insights on how Trump lost, but Trumpism won, how the progressive agenda lost, how Biden's "boring" politics won, and how the pollsters got it wrong again. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News
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Policy NewsStewart seeks to ban bad Chinese firms from exploiting U.S. financial marketsWASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT), along with Reps. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI), have introduced the American Financial Markets Integrity and Security Act. This bill would prohibit any Chinese companies from accessing U.S. capital markets if they are listed on the U.S. Department of Commerce Entity List or the U.S. Department of Defense list of Communist Chinese military companies. Romney to congressional leadership: Let states lead sage grouse conservation WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has joined his colleagues, led by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and Representative Mike Simpson (R-ID), in sending a bicameral letter to Senate and House leadership urging the continued Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing prohibition for greater sage-grouse. "[T]his prohibition gives the state conservation plans time to be effectively implemented and show results," the letter reads in part. "Instead of allowing the greater sage-grouse to be another victim of the activism industry that has been built around ESA-related litigation, we want to conserve the species. Using the knowledge and personal buy-in from states and local communities that have invested years in the development and implementation of these plans is the best way to do so." Pace family's Half Circle Cross Ranch wins Utah Leopold Conservation Award Colby and McKenzie Pace's Half Circle Cross Ranch of Coalville has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Utah Leopold Conservation Award(r). Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes farmers, ranchers and foresters who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. The Paces were presented with $10,000 and a crystal award at the Utah Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Meeting in Provo. Business Headlines
On This Day In History(From History.com) 1859 - The famous western outlaw "Billy the Kid" is born, most likely in a poor Irish neighborhood on News York City's East Side. He is shot dead at age 21 and is thought to have killed at least nine people in the American West. Wise WordsBe a Doer: "If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes." John Wooden Lighter SideA to A+The definition of a perfectionist: someone who wants to go from point A to point A+. -David Bez Reader's Digest
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