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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 editor@utahpolicy.com,. Situational Analysis - January 6, 2021It's already Wednesday of the first full work week of the year. Today is Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, and the traditional Twelth Day of Christmas. It is also the day that Vice-President Pence presides over a joint session of Congress and ceremoniously counts each state's electoral votes. Should go smoothly, don't you think? TICK TOCK14days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/19/2021) Today At Utah PolicyExplainer: What is happening in today's joint session of CongressBy Holly Richardson Today, at 1 pm EST, Vice-President Mike Pence will preside over the ceremonial counting of the electoral votes. It's a process dating back to 1887 when Congress passed a law that detailed the way the ceremony should proceed. It is not a "certification" - that already happened a month ago when each state's electors met and certified the vote count for their respective states.Analysis: Will new state focus on homelessness be successful? By LaVarr Webb n the next legislative session, lawmakers will likely create a new position in state government -- homeless czar. That person will lead a state-level governance structure to better coordinate and provide accountability to combat homelessness across the state.So, five years from now, will we have fewer homeless people and be on a path to eliminate homelessness?I wouldn't bet the farm.Guest opinion: We need a new word for 'density' By Wilf Sommerkorn You keep using that work - I do not think it means what you think it means! ~Inigo MontayaNearly two and a half years ago (has it really been that long?), I wrote an opinion piece published on the Utah Policy website titled Density is Not the Problem! (I was really in love with exclamation marks then, good grief!). The gist of what I wrote then was that the word "density" inspires reactions against it with people envisioning bad things. In actuality, I wrote, density becomes very much more "acceptable" when it is properly planned and designed. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News New Salt Lake County Council members promise to focus on sustainable growth How Congress' religious makeup differs from the rest of America Atonement, politics and how the power of ideas can bring Americans together How the counting of Electoral College votes could turn from dull to dramatic Why is President Donald Trump 'angry' at Utah GOP Sen. Mike Lee? Utah lawmaker hopes to build voter trust by creating a ballot-tracking system in state Trump's agitators are wrong to challenge the 'most secure election in American history'Salt Lake Tribune Feds to help Salt Lake City police fight spike in violent crime BYU will keep its police department, after a judge dismisses Utah's decertification efforts Utah students could take a day off for mental health under proposed legislation Utah's rate of positive COVID-19 tests continues to climb; is now more than a third of all results Utah Rep. John Curtis criticizes GOP challenge to electoral votes Utah lawmakers will try again to wipe out the need for a permit to carry a concealed gun Mayor Jenny Wilson and three new Salt Lake County Council members sworn into officeOther Coronavirus in 2021: A look at Utah's COVID-19 situation to begin the new year (KSL) Trump supporters heckle Romney in SLC airport, on flight to D.C. (FOX 13)COVID Corner As the coronavirus rages in California, L.A. medics are told to ration oxygen. (The New York Times) South African Covid variant appears to 'obviate' antibody drugs, Dr. Scott Gottlieb says (CNBC) Dozens Of New Cases Of More Infectious Coronavirus Strain ID'd In Southern California (Deadline) Arizona, Roiled by Covid in Summer, Faces Even Worse Outbreak Now (New York Times) COVID-19 has another costly side effect - scams related to vaccine distribution (Deseret News) Will we all need an electronic COVID-19 vaccine passport? (Deseret News) States and governors to 'move quickly to other priority groups,' surgeon general says (Deseret News) Does the new COVID-19 mutation spread more easily in children? (Deseret News)National HeadlinesPence Said to Have Told Trump He Lacks Power to Change Election Result (The New York Times) Trump fires the shot that begins the Republican civil war (AZ Central) Democracy trumps Trump: Confirm Electoral College votes for presidential election winner (USA Today) As Georgia votes, Trump tries to destroy America's faith in democracy (CNN) Pelosi tells two conservative lawmakers to wear face masks on floor after tense exchange with House staff (CNN) Proud Boys leader ordered to stay away from D.C. after arrest (CBS News) MAGA activists plot revenge on Republican 'traitors' (Politico)Policy NewsUtah Health Policy Project presents virtual conferenceUtah Health Policy Project is presenting a virtual conference on Health Policy Solutions. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 12, from 8:30-2:30 pm. Register here.Romney: Has ambition eclipsed principle? U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) released the following statement in response to an announcement that several Republican senators plan to oppose certification of the presidential election results: "The egregious ploy to reject electors may enhance the political ambition of some, but dangerously threatens our Democratic Republic.Utah State Board of Ed meeting Jan 6-7 The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) will hold itsmonthly meetingon Wednesday, January 6 beginning at 9 a.m. The meeting will be heldonline only. In accordance with directives about social distancing, members of the public will not be allowed in the Board's offices. Individuals desiring to give public comment must contact Board Secretary Lorraine Austin by 5 p.m., January 5 atlorraine.austin@schools.utah.gov. There are a limited number of spaces available. Public comment will also be accepted throughe-mail.Coalition of Religious Communities previews the 2021 legislative session On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 10:30 AM, the Coalition of Religious Communities will broadcast its preview of the 2021 session of the Utah Legislature on Facebook Live on the Crossroads Urban Center Facebook Page.Curtis: I have faith in America's election system Today, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) released the following statement ahead of the process to certify the Electoral College results: Business HeadlinesYour stimulus check might be delayed if you filed your taxes with an online tax preparer (NBC News) Second stimulus check: How you can track when you'll get your payment (CBS News) Trump bars U.S. transactions with eight Chinese apps including Alipay (CNBC) Amazon buys Boeing jets from Delta, WestJet as aircraft prices drop (CNBC)On This Day In History(From History.com) 1412 - Joan of Arc is born. 1759 - George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis. 1838 - Samuel Morse demonstrates the telegraph. 1907 - Dr. Maria Montessori opens her first school and daycare center, Casa Dei Bambini, in Rome, Italy. 1912 - New Mexico joins the Union as the 47th state. 1919 - Theodore Roosevelt dies. 1925 - John DeLorean is born. 1941 - Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks to Congress on the "Four Freedoms" - freedom of speech and expression, the freedom to worship God in his own way, freedom from want and freedom from fear. 1945 - George Herbert Walker Bush marries Barbara Pierce. 1975 - "Wheel of Fortune" premieres. 2001 - Al Gore presides over a joint session of Congress that certifies George W. Bush the winner of the 2000 presidential election.Wise Words"Federalism is a core principle of our country and an important piece of that is respecting each state's election procedures and outcomes.The Constitution grants Congress the specific authority to count electoral votes, not debate the merits of each state's election laws or the validity of the electors they choose to send-to do so would be to federalize the election process, taking fundamental rights away from states. I have consistently opposed when Democrats have made such attempts andI will not use one standard for my party and a different one for the other." ~Congressman John Curtis Lighter SideLighter SideQ: What would have happened if it had been three Wise Women instead of three Wise Men? A: They would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought practical gifts. Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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