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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 bschott@utahpolicy.com, or message us on Twitter. Situational awareness - September 12, 2019Good Thursday morning from Salt Lake CityThanks for reading Utah's must-read daily political news rundown. Please encourage your friends and colleagues to sign up for our emails.Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:The Utah Supreme Court says doing away with partisan school board elections is okay. Utahns overwhelmingly support requiring background checks for all gun sales. Democratic presidential hopefuls debate in HoustonA little personal newsAfter a three-decade hiatus, I'm making my return to the performing stage as Maury in the Empress Theater's production of "Disaster! The Musical!" It's a hilarious spoof of 1970's disaster films. If you're looking for some family-friendly entertainment, kindly consider grabbing some tickets. You'll even get to hear me sing some of your favorite songs from the decade of leisure suits and wide collars. TICK TOCKDays to the 2019 Utah municipal elections: 54 (11/5/2019) Days to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 137 (1/27/2020) Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 173 (3/3/2020) Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 285 (6/23/2020) Days to the 2020 election: 418 (11/3/2020) Today At Utah PolicyUtah Supreme Court says partisan elections for State School Board are constitutionalBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor On Wednesday, the Utah Supreme Court ruled that allowing partisan elections for the State Board of Education does not violate the state constitution.Poll: Utahns overwhelmingly support requiring background checks on all gun sales By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Utahns really want the government to require background checks on all gun sales, a new UtahPolicy.com/Y2 Analytics poll shows.Podcast: A conversation with Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Merchant By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Could Utah turn from a solid red state to purple? Newly-elected Utah Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Merchant thinks demographic changes in the Beehive State could make that happen within a decade. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Jay Evensen: Toll roads are in your future - embrace it Local analysts warn U.S.-China trade battle impacting Utah companies As families decamp, 20-somethings settle into Salt Lake County Controversial Sandy rezone withdrawn, planning commissioner resigns Poll: Utahns split over which party in Congress they trust to deal with gun issues Utah not enforcing own rule allowing only FDA approved e-cigs A peek inside new Utah prison as first cells are stacked in place 'like Legos' Partisan State School Board elections are constitutional, Utah Supreme Court rulesSalt Lake Tribune Utah ranks No. 2 for low poverty, but is in bottom third for lack of health insurance Formerly homeless couple adjust to challenges, opportunities of their new life indoors UTA opts for more frequent bus service over expanding coverage Utah homebuilder offers cash prizes for new ways to increase affordable housing Utah Supreme Court rules partisan elections for State School Board constitutionalOther Weber County's 3-commission government format focus of debate at Prop 3 forum (Standard-Examiner) Syracuse consultant, trucker announces bid for Rep. Bishop's House post (Standard-Examiner)NATIONAL HEADLINESIt's debate night in America10 Democratic presidential hopefuls take the stage tonight in Houston for the party's third primary debate [NYT]. Donations from Hollywood to some candidates could dry up after tonight's debate [Deadline]. ImmigrationThe Supreme Court ruled Wednesday the Trump administration can deny asylum to migrants who have traveled through third countries, which would bar people who come through Mexico from claiming asylum in the U.S. [Politico]. The Trump administration is set to make public the outline of proposed immigration reforms that aim to unify Republicans in Congress on the issue [CNN]. The Trump administration will deny temporary protected status to Bahamian victims of Hurricane Dorian [NBC News]. EconomyChina said Wednesday it would waive tariffs on some U.S. goods. President Trump followed suit to push back new tariffs on Chinese goods by two weeks [CNN]. President Trump called on the "boneheads" at the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates to "ZERO" [Politico]. Vaping banThe Trump administration is set to propose a ban on flavored e-cigarettes following six deaths from lung disease related to vaping [WaPo]. Gun controlThe heads of 145 companies call on Congress to take action to curb gun violence [NYT]. Democrats in the House don't have enough votes to pass a proposed ban on assault-style weapons [NYT]. Hmmm...President Trump pressed White House aides to intervene after federal forecasters contradicted his false claim that Hurricane Dorian was threatening Alabama [WaPo]. SpyingIsrael is most likely the source of cell phone surveillance devices discovered around sensitive locations in Washington, D.C. [Politico]. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot.North Carolina Republicans voted to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's budget veto while Democrats were at a 9/11 memorial ceremony [WaPo]. HomelessnessTrump administration officials toured an unused Federal Aviation Administration facility in California as a potential site to relocate homeless people in that state [WaPo]. BUSINESS HEADLINESFast-growing Divvy expands free money management tools (Deseret News) New job network targets rural Utah workforce (Deseret News) New Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson weighs in on Patrick Byrne leaving, future of company (Deseret News)Policy NewsOffice of the State Auditor releases a public education spending dashboard to help show 'Where does the money go in public education?'The Office of the State Auditor announced the release of a public education spending dashboard which begins to help answer the public's common question, "Where does the money go in public education?"2020 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability to build on success of inaugural year Ivory Innovations launched the 2020 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability at the University of Utah's Davis Eccles School of Business. Now in its second year, the Ivory Prize awards a total of $200,000 to winners that have developed ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to housing affordability within three focus areas: construction and design; finance; and public policy and regulatory reform. Mayor Biskupski invites residents to volunteer for 3rd annual Project Homeless Connect SLC Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Community Development Corporation of Utah announced volunteer opportunities for the 3rd annual Project Homeless Connect (PHC) which will take place in the Salt Palace on October 25th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (volunteer shifts run between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM).Westminster climbs in national rankings U.S. News recognized Westminster College as one of the best colleges in the U.S. for veterans, as a best college in the West and a best value school for 2020. More National Headlines'Fake News' Fears: 95% of Americans 'Troubled' by Current State of Media, Poll Finds (The Wrap) Gun Sales See Spike Despite Democrat Efforts To Slow It Down (RedState) The Media Has A Problem Covering 9/11 (Daily Caller) Vaping: A Moral Panic. The Hysteria Must End. (Commentary) Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce toughest restriction yet on asylum requests (NBC News) Biden is labeled a moderate. But his agenda is far more liberal than Hillary Clinton's. (McClatchy) Lawsuits. Possible bankruptcy. Declining numbers. Is there a future for the Boy Scouts? (Washington Post) Why buying and selling a house could soon be as simple as trading stocks (MarketWatch) California law on rideshare drivers may hurt 'gig economy' (AFP) Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren are tied at 26 percent in this new poll (The Week) 'Historic milestone': Senate confirms 150th Trump judicial nominee (Washington Times)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1609 - English explorer Henry Hudson sailed into the river that now bears his name. 1938 - Adolf Hitler demands autonomy and self-determination for Germans living in the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia. 1958 - Little Rock High School in Arkansas was ordered by the Supreme Court to admit black students. 1962 - President John F. Kennedy, at a speech at Rice University, says the U.S. will put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. 1964 - Canyonlands National Park is designated as a National Park. 1994 - A pilot crashed his small plane on the White House lawn. 2002 - President George W. Bush told the United Nations to confront the "grave and gathering danger" of Saddam Hussein's Iraq or stand aside as the United States acted. Wise WordsIndependence"If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability."Henry Ford Lighter SidePower for Good"We need to get the president to pull out that magic Sharpie of his, and we need to get him to send that hurricane down from Alabama all the way to Brazil to fan out the flames," Noah joked. "Come on, Mr Trump, use your power for good!" Trevor Noah Listen to us on_Apple Podcasts Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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