Plane crashes in front yard of home near Ogden Hinckley Airport; U.S. economy grew 2.8%; and Dikker Hill fire threatening infrastructure | | | The Utah Policy newsletter is your one-stop source for political and policy-minded news. We scour the news so you don't have to! Send news tips or feedback to Holly Richardson at [email protected]. If you're a candidate in 2024 and want to advertise on UtahPolicy.com, contact Suzanne Benitez. | | |
Situational Analysis | July 25, 2024 It's Thursday and National Hot Fudge Sundae Day! Happy birthday to Rep. Mark Strong! ð ð ð What you need to know President Biden addressed the nation from the White House about his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. The president said he believed his record deserves a second term in office. âBut, nothing â nothing â can come in the way of saving our democracy,â he said. âThat includes personal ambition. So Iâve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. That is the best way to unite our nation.â Rapid relevance Plane crashes in front yard of home near Ogden Hinckley Airport; U.S. economy grew 2.8% in the second quarter; and the Dikker Hill fire is threatening infrastructure in Summit County. | | |
Utah Headlines Political news Theresa Dear: Hope is revived (Deseret News) Maloy says Congress, not presidents, should establish monuments like Bears Ears (KSL) Utah news Deseret News Marathon: A celebration of tradition and new beginnings (Deseret News) 19-year-old pushing the limits of adaptive sports, aiming to summit Mount Timpanogos (KSL) Soldier from Provo dies after being hit by suspected DUI driver in Alaska (KSL) Pioneers of Progress: Natalie Gochnour (KUTV) Bulb-outs? Medians? New speed limits? How Moab might make Main Street safer (KUER) Olympics How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday (KUTV) When to watch these Utah athletes compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics (ABC4) Editorial Board: What another Olympics will mean for Utah (Deseret News) Mitt Romney, who led 2002 Winter Games, looks ahead to 2034 Olympics in Utah (KSL TV) Former governor Mike Leavitt reflects on lessons learned from 2002 Winter Olympics (Fox13) Park City knows how to celebrate coming Olympics (Deseret News) BYU among the top schools in the country when it comes to sending runners to the Olympics (Deseret News) Why the signing of the host contract for the 2034 Winter Games was a little different this time around (Deseret News) How securing the 2034 Olympics will help Utah's next generation of athletes (Deseret News) 'We need to prepare;' What needs to be done before Olympics return to Utah? (Fox13) Scammers ready to exploit the Olympics as fans search online for merchandise and content (KSL TV) New initiative will help Olympic families be more involved in the Games as athletes compete (KSL TV) See the best Tribune photographs of the 2002 Winter Olympics (Salt Lake Tribune) Pioneer Day Photos: Days of â47 celebrates historic and modern pioneers (KSL) Business Southwest Airlines to shift to assigned seats, offer red-eye flights (Washington Post) Blind Barbie with a cane, textured skirt and Braille packaging hits shelves (Washington Post) Crime Layton man, 73, sexually abused 2 boys offering to mow lawns, charges say (KSL) International theft group suspected of taking $500K in watches from St. George jewelry store (St. George News) Education University of Utah expands meal plans to all students (KSL Newsradio) Internship program touted as SUUâs âbest-kept secretâ (St. George News) Environment Winds and lightning strikes stoke Oregon fire, now the largest in the U.S. (NPR) Scientists may have discovered 'dark oxygen' being created without photosynthesis (NPR) Family What helps poor kids move up? Whether adults in the neighborhood have jobs (Wall Street Journal) Health Volunteering would feel good even if it didnât have health benefits. But it does (AP) Housing Thereâs a missing piece to Utahâs approach to housing affordability, says one Utah planner. It's the combination of housing and transportation expenses (Salt Lake Tribune) Provoâs homeless organize, pack City Council meetings to demand help (Salt Lake Tribune) | | |
National Headlines General NORAD says it tracked Chinese and Russian long-range bombers off Alaska (AP) Trump shooter searched online for JFK assassination, FBI director says (Reuters) Whale surfaces, capsizes fishing boat off New Hampshire coast (AP) Political news Fact check: Flags at the US Capitol are lowered for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, not Biden (AP) 4 takeaways from President Bidenâs Oval Office address (NPR) Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month (NPR) U.S. flag set ablaze, 23 arrested as thousands protest Netanyahuâs D.C. visit (Washington Post) Election news Kamala Harrisâ pastor, a friend of LDS President Russell Nelson, is known for civil rights and reparations activism (Salt Lake Tribune) Doug Emhoffâs ex-wife defends Harris against sexist criticisms of her as childless (CNN) Biden addresses US, as Trump and Harris trade barbs in reset presidential race (Reuters) Trump tries out attack lines on Kamala Harris as her campaign heats up (NPR) Kamala Harris already faces racism and sexism from Trump and Republicans (NPR) An online army rises, this time on Kamala Harrisâs side (Washington Post) As Trump unloads on Harris, even his supporters see her gaining ground (Politico) Ukraine ðºð¦ Takeaways from an investigation into deaths of over 50 Ukrainian POWs in a barracks 2 years ago (AP) Israel and Gaza Israeli forces advance in southern Gaza, tanks active in Rafah (Reuters) World news Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, sinks freighter off Taiwan (Reuters) Death toll from Ethiopia landslides could jump to 500, UN says (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases President Adams and Speaker Schultz statement on hosting Olympics again
President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Mike Schultz issue the following statement regarding Utah hosting the 2034 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games: âUtah has officially been selected to host the Olympics once again, solidifying our position as not only the Crossroads of the West but also the Crossroads of the World. This decision marks a historic return after our state successfully staged the 2002 Winter Games. Even after the flame was extinguished at the closing ceremony 22 years ago, weâve kept the spirit of the games alive. While we are thrilled for another opportunity to showcase our stateâs natural beauty, participate in the festivities and reap the economic benefits that are sure to last for decades, we are committed to investing in projects that have long-term, lasting benefits for the entire state. With our world-class facilities and enthusiastic community support, Utah will deliver another unforgettable experience filled with amazing athleticism and a spirit of unity.â Utah House Democrats endorse Kamala Harris The Utah House Democratic Caucus released the following statement: âWe proudly endorse Kamala Harris for President. Her distinguished track record in public service demonstrates a strong focus on addressing key issues for Utahns. As Vice President, she has actively engaged with state legislators, building a productive partnership with our caucus through the Biden-Harris administration. Vice President Harris has ensured Utahâs inclusion in national discussions on critical issues such as inflation, infrastructure, child care, and reproductive rights. Her commitment to accessibility and open communication with state leaders shows her dedication to being a president for all Americans. We thank Kamala Harris for her unwavering service to the public and look forward to continuing our partnership as she leads our nation. We are excited to support a leader who values policy expertise and inclusivity and will effectively serve all Americans.â | | |
Upcoming August 14 â Hatch Foundation "Titan of Public Service" recognizing Sen. John Thune, Grand America, Register here August 20-21 â Interim Days September 17-18 â Interim Days October 4 â Conservative Climate Summit, 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, UVU, Register here October 4 â Civil Dialogue Symposium with Dana Perino, 2:00 pm, USU, Register here October 7-9 â One Utah Summit, SUU, Register here October 15-16 â Interim Day November 19-20 â Interim Days | | |
On This Day In History 1775 - Anna Tuthill Symmes is born. The 9th First Lady of the United States is one of many firsts. She is the only First Lady to be both the wife of a president (William Henry Harrison) and the grandmother of one (Benjamin Harrison), too. She never lived in the White House, either. Exactly one month after President Harrisonâs inauguration, he died making her the first First Lady to be widowed during her tenure and the one with the shortest tenure. 1917 - Dancer and spy Mata Hari is sentenced to death by a French court for spying on Germanyâs behalf during WWI. 1920 - Rosalind Franklin is born. She was an English chemist who was the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA. 1941 - Emmett Till is born. 1972 - AP reporter Jean Heller breaks the news about Tuskegee syphilis experiments the US government conducted on Black men over 40 years 1978 - Louise Joy Brown is born. She is the first person born who was conceived through in vitro fertilization. 1984 - From the Russian spacecraft Salyut 7, Cosmonaut Svetlana Savisskaya performs the first spacewalk by a woman. 1985 - Rock Hudson announces he has AIDS. He died a few months later, having brought awareness to a mostly unknown, highly stigmatized disease. 2007 - Pratibha Patil becomes the first female president of India. Quote of the Day "There is a time and a place for long years of experience in public life. There's also a time and a place for new voices, fresh voices. Yes, younger voices. That time is now." âPres. Joe Biden On the Punny Side Why don't pirates travel on mountain roads? 'Scurvy. | | |
| â Advertise With Us â Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
|
|
