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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. 25, 2020Welcome to Wednesday. We'll be taking off the rest of the week. Have a great Thanksgiving and we'll return to your in-box on Monday. TICK TOCK20 days until the Electoral College meets (12/14/2020) Trivia quiz answerDoug Foxley asked this question: 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. Roger Tew and Jim Barker, two old-timers, got the answer right: Dr. James Mayfield and Dr. Ray Briscoe. Briscoe's son is Rep. Joel Briscoe. Today At Utah PolicyMore expressions of gratitude by Utah leadersBy Staff (Note: We invited Utah policymakers and other leaders to tell us what they're thankful for.) Senator Ron Winterton, District 26, Roosevelt: I am very thankful for my family. Their love and support brings me joy and motivation in the work that I do in the Capitol. Most importantly, I give thanks to my constituents for their constant support and their ability to provide input for the Legislative process.Webb Wrap: A thankful attitude will help get us through the pandemic crisis By LaVarr Webb There is much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, despite having our lives disrupted by a deadly pandemic. Certainly, the COVID-19 crisis is nothing to be downplayed or minimized. It is the largest catastrophe most of us have experienced in our lifetimes. It is perfectly normal to have a hard time feeling much thankfulness at a time like this. It's natural to feel stress and anxiety when our world has been so altered. No one should feel guilty if they're having a difficult time coping.Policymaker Profile: Getting to Know Raymond P. Ward By Staff Utah Policy regularly profiles policymakers from across the state. In this edition we profile Utah Representative Ward, Republican, District 19, Bountiful. Occupation: Family physician. Education: Undergrad at BYU. MD and PhD at University of Washington in Seattle. Residency in Family Practice in Grand Junction, Colorado. Growing up: Bountiful, Utah. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Utah Jazz will allow some fans into Vivint Arena at beginning of season A look at Parler and the tension between free speech and speech you might hate Oregon or Utah, who has the better Thanksgiving strategy? The urge to spend this holiday season is strong. Don't overdo it Analysis: Latest snub by the college football hierarchy, a No. 14 ranking in first CFP survey, leaves BYU steaming - again 10 classic Thanksgiving TV episodes to watch after dinner Hill Air Force Base awarded $187.5M contract to maintain A-10 Warthog Utah Jazz will allow some fans into Vivint Arena at beginning of seasonSalt Lake Tribune Mysterious shiny monolith found in otherworldly Utah desert Andy Larsen: How I sent a tweet that unintentionally raised $50,000 for charity Sanford Health - which is merging with Utah's Intermountain Healthcare - replaces CEO after controversial email about masks It might snow on Thanksgiving but not muchOther Blunt COVID-19 ads released by Salt Lake County days before Thanksgiving (KUTV) How likely are you to get COVID-19 at Thanksgiving dinner? This tool will tell you (KUTV)National HeadlinesBiden says Trump administration outreach on transition has been 'sincere' (Fox News) Here's how Trump's transition blockade finally ended (CNN) Trump has set a hidden trap for Biden. It could do great damage. (Washington Post) Key Democrat warns Biden not to nominate Mike Morell as CIA director (CNN) Lieutenant reassigned after William Barr's trip to Chicago catches CPD brass, mayor's office by surprise (Chicago Sun Times) Trump campaign announces Arizona public hearing on election, but lawmakers say none is planned (AZ Central) NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo reverses course on family Thanksgiving plans amid backlash (CNN) GOP poised to flip 4 House seats in California, more than any other state (Fox New) Biden eyes New Mexico governor, Obama surgeon general for health secretary (Politico)Policy NewsRomney applauds funding for A-10 Aircraft at Hill Air Force BaseSALT LAKE CITY-U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) released the following statement regarding the United States Air Force announcement that Hill Air Force Base has been awarded a contract of $185,700,000 for the A-10 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) Legacy VII, which will support the repair and maintenance of A-10 aircraft.Eleanor Roosevelt luncheon to feature Jena Griswold The Utah Democratic Party's 27th Annual Eleanor Roosevelt Luncheon is Nov. 30 at noon. It will be a virtual event. Leslie Reberg will receive the Eleanor Roosevelt Award. She is the Chief Deputy Recorder for Salt Lake County and a longtime Democratic activist and organizer. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold will join the celebration as guest speaker. Griswold is Colorado's 39th Secretary of State and the youngest Secretary of State in the country. Business HeadlinesMnuchin Plans to Put $455 Billion Beyond Yellen's Easy Reach (MSN) Dow crosses 30,000, and Elon Musk is richer than Bill Gates (CNBC) Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk (NPR)On This Day In History(From History.com) 1950 - Several feet of snow fall on a single day in the northeast and, combined with hurricane force winds, cause millions of dollars in damage and kill 160 people. Wise WordsVirtues: "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others." Marcus Tullius Cicero Lighter SideNot The Hair SalonAn utterly confused woman called our local fire station about getting a haircut. "I'm sorry, you have the wrong number," I said. "Is this the salon near the fire station?" she asked. "No, this is the fire station." "Oh! Are you cutting hair in there now?" -Karen Strand Reader's Digest Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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