 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 - April 9, 2020Good Thursday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK16 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)82 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)208 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)286 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)291 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
Thanks for subscribing to Utah's must-read daily political news rundown.If you know of friends or colleagues who would benefit from our daily news roundup, please encourage them to sign up for our emails. Today At Utah Policy Utahns are more worried about the impact the coronavirus will have on the economy than public healthBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Utahns are more concerned about the coronavirus' impact on the economy than they are what it's doing to public health, a new UtahPolicy.com/KUTV 2 News survey finds.  Our readers tell us how they think coronavirus will change life in AmericaBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor It's become almost cliche for reporters, pundits and commentators to say that the coronavirus will lead to permanent changes in America. But, what does that mean?  Utah will start monitoring travelers coming into the state for coronavirusBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Utah will begin stopping travelers coming into the state to ask them if they are exhibiting any symptoms from the coronavirus and determine their final destination in an effort to control the coronavirus pandemic. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESRevolution fizzlesSen. Bernie Sanders drops out of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, leaving Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee [CNN]. Congress battles over next stepsSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing to pass a bill on Thursday providing another $250 billion in funding for small businesses, but it will likely fall short of enough votes to pass in the Senate [Bloomberg]. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is urging the GOP to "come to the table" and continue talks over funds for small businesses [Washington Post]. DraconianAttorney General William Barr called lockdown efforts to contain the coronavirus "draconian" and said they should be loosened beginning next month [Washington Post]. EconomyWhite House aides have begun discussions on a plan to reopen the US economy as soon as the start of May [CNN]. The Federal Reserve plans to keep interest rates near zero until the economy has "weathered" the coronavirus impact [CNBC]. The CDC says critical workers who have been exposed to the virus should return to work if they don't show any symptoms [Bloomberg]. Fight for medical equipmentGovernors are considering forming a consortium to end the chaos and bidding against each other to secure medical supplies [Politico]. The federal stockpile of protective medical equipment is nearly depleted [AP]. WhoopsThe Trump administration had a plan to provide millions of free cloth face masks for Americans, but that idea went by the wayside when they realized it would not be workable [Axios]. Skipping rentsA new report shows 31% of renters didn't pay their landlords in April [Vice]. With renters unable to pay their monthly bills, landlords may soon have difficulty paying the mortgage on their rental properties [Bloomberg]. Uh ohSouth Korea says the coronavirus could "reactivate" in patients who have been cured [Bloomberg]. Hmmm...Genetic analysis finds most of the coronavirus cases in New York came from Europe, not China [New York Times]. Hundreds of young Americans have been killed by the coronavirus [Washington Post]. Researchers say warmer temperatures may not slow down the coronavirus [New York Times]. InterestingGoogle has banned workers they can't use Zoom, the popular teleconferencing software, on their laptops anymore because of security issues [BuzzFeed]. RIPLinda Tripp, who recorded conversations with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky that led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, died on Wednesday. She was 70 [New York Post]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsUtah governor signs law capping insulin co-pays at $30 for people with diabetesRecently, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed into law American Diabetes Association-supported legislation capping monthly copayments for insulin at $30 for a 30-day supply. United Utah Party to hold third annual state convention The United Utah Party will be holding its third annual state convention on Saturday, April 18 at 10 AM. Due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines still in place, the convention will not take place in any one physical location and will be held entirely online. Bruce Lindsay, former news anchor for KSL-TV, will be the keynote speaker at the convention. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1585 - The expedition organized by Sir Walter Raleigh departs England for Roanoke Island (now in North Carolina) to establish the Roanoke Colony. 1682 - Robert Cavelier de La Salle discovers the mouth of the Mississippi River, claims it for France and names it Louisiana. 1865 - Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia, bringing the Civil War to a close. 1866 - Congress passed the Civil Rights Bill of 1866, which granted African Americans the rights and privileges of U.S. citizenship and formed the basis for the 14th Amendment. 1959 - NASA announces the selection of the United States' first seven astronauts, whom the news media quickly dub the "Mercury Seven." 1965 - The Astrodome opens. First indoor baseball game is played. 2003 - Baghdad falls to American forces. Wise WordsRights "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."Thomas Jefferson Lighter SideTDS "During President Trump's press briefing . . . . about the pandemic, he invited the founder of MyPillow to speak, at which point I used my pillow to scream into."- SETH MEYERS Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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