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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 [email protected], or message us on Twitter. Situational awareness - March 25, 2020Good Wednesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK31 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)97 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)223 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)301 days to inauguration day [01/20/2021)306 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Deal reached on gargantuan $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill. Gov. Herbert details he state's economic response to coronavirus. Voting in favor of the failed tax reform effort didn't hurt many lawmakers politically.SEND US YOUR QUESTIONSAre you feeling anxious because of the coronavirus? Trying to stay sane with your kids home from school? We are recording a weekly podcast with Malissa Morrell, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about how to manage your mental health during the pandemic. Send us any questions you may have about maintaining relationships or combating isolation during this difficult time to [email protected]. We'll answer them in our next podcast. 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 PolicyAnalysis: Pro-tax reform vote did not hurt many lawmakers politicallyBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor When the anti-tax reform public movement was gaining strength in early January, there was all kinds of talk about how in key legislative contests, leading lawmakers who pushed reform in the December special session could be voted out this year.Romney tests negative for coronavirus By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Sen. Mitt Romney said Tuesday he had tested negative for coronavirus, but would remain in quarantine for 14 days.Governor Herbert releases coronavirus economic response plan By News Release Governor Gary R. Herbert released "Utah Leads Together," his comprehensive task force plan to mitigate the economic consequences of Covid-19 and return Utah to the record-setting growth it enjoyed prior to the pandemic. The report and economic playbook include recommendations from dozens of state and industry leaders throughout Utah. Guest opinion: New special needs opportunity scholarship FAQ By Sutherland Institute What is the Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship Program?The Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship program is a tax credit scholarship program passed during the 2020 Utah Legislative Session that offers educational options for students with special needs. A big bag of germs - Bernick and Schott on politics podcast By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor It's another quarantastic episode as Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick bring you the top Utah political news.Winder Newton picks Dougall as her running mate By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Republican Aimee Winder Newton said Tuesday current Utah State Auditor John Dougall would be her running mate for the 2020 gubernatorial contest. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Derek Miller: Gov. Gary Herbert has a plan for an economic comeback Utah Rep. Ben McAdams: What I learned from contracting COVID-19 Editorial: Congress is failing America in the coronavirus crisis Utah taxpayers to get Tax Day extension due to COVID-19 outbreak Utah gun stores reporting a surge in sales Gubernatorial candidate Aimee Winder Newton names state auditor as running mate Sen. Mike Lee says isolation 'not too fun,' Democrats blocking relief bill 'weird' Sanders wins Utah in final presidential primary results Herbert maps out coronavirus response plan touted as most comprehensive in nation Candidates urge Utah governor to alter election rules because of pandemic Shelter in place? Salt Lake County Council members question if more should be done to slow coronavirus Could 'Big One' in Utah be costliest natural disaster in U.S. history?Salt Lake Tribune Op-ed: Bill would unfairly victimize Utah businesses Utah increases COVID-19 testing, halts non-urgent care - but some doctors urge stay-at-home orders Utah's economic plan: Stick with social distancing while expanding COVID-19 testing, medical research and aid How lobbyists succeeded in watering down Utah anti-vaping measures Utah gun sales spike amid coronavirus scare Aimee Winder Newton picks Utah Auditor John Dougall as her running mate in the governor's race Salt Lake County mayor's race looks to be a showdown over grappling with growth San Juan County copper mine shuts down, leaving behind unpaid workers, environmental fears Remember the good old days - last year - when Utah's economy was red hot? Sen. Mitt Romney tests negative for COVID-19; Rep. Ben McAdams remains hospitalized. Bernie Sanders is awarded 16 of Utah's 29 Democratic delegates Governor signs bill to end straight-party voting in UtahOther Utah Gov. Gary Herbert introduces three-phase plan to support state economy, calls for special session (Daily Herald) Some say coronavirus pandemic could lead to problematic government restrictions (Daily Herald) Summit County Democrats, worried about disease spread, will meet remotely for caucuses (Park Record)NATIONAL HEADLINESDeal on massive coronavirus stimulus reachedThe Trump administration struck a deal with Senate Democrats and Republicans on more than $2 trillion in spending to bolster the economy and stem the spread of the coronavirus [Politico]. World markets soared on the news that Congress aims to inject nearly $2 trillion into the economy. Those gains follow an 11 percent jump in the Dow on Tuesday [AP]. Trump's magical thinkingPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants the U.S. economy "opened up and raring to go" by Easter [NBC News]. Health experts say easing coronavirus restrictions now could lead to disastrous results [Washington Post]. Connect the dots?Coronavirus restrictions forced the shut down of six of the top seven revenue-generating properties owned by President Trump. The Trump Organization closed hotels and golf clubs in Las Vegas, Florida, Ireland, Scotland and New York either because of local restrictions or recommendations from local officials. Those properties bring in about $174 million per year [Washington Post]. Hmmm...Any company owned by President Trump or his children are specifically barred from receiving any bailout money from the $2 trillion stimulus bill under consideration in Congress. The ban includes businesses owned by the president, vice president or members of Congress [Bloomberg]. Slow response takes a tollA private sector response to the virus to produce critical medical equipment like ventilators won't deliver results until June. Had the Trump administration responded to the threat quicker, say experts, those supplies would be available much earlier [New York Times]. Healthcare workers are fearful hospitals will become hotspots for the virus [Politico]. Polls! Polls! Polls!President Trump's job approval inches up to 49% [Gallup]. Most Americans say the nation's efforts to fight the coronavirus are going badly right now [CBS News]. Convention timeRepublicans and Democrats are forging ahead with planning for their national conventions this summer in Charlotte and Milwaukee, but Democrats are seemingly hedging their bets, saying they're exploring contingency options because of the coronavirus [Politico]. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot.Radio host Glen Beck is urging the Trump administration to cut social distancing restrictions before they do too much damage to the economy. "I would rather die than kill the country," said Beck on Tuesday [Daily Beast]. BUSINESS HEADLINESHerbert maps out coronavirus response plan touted as most comprehensive in nation (Deseret News) Utah Gov. Gary Herbert introduces three-phase plan to support state economy, calls for special session (Daily Herald) Utah's economic plan: Stick with social distancing while expanding COVID-19 testing, medical research and aid (Salt Lake Tribune) Derek Miller: Gov. Gary Herbert has a plan for an economic comeback (Deseret News) Remember the good old days - last year - when Utah's economy was red hot? (Salt Lake Tribune)Policy NewsWTC Utah webinar series: Families First Coronavirus Response Act with Parsons Behle & LatimerJoin World Trade Center Utah, in partnership with Parsons Behle & Latimer, for a webinar on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.State restricts non-urgent medical procedures In order to preserve masks, gloves and other protective equipment for medical professionals assisting in the fight against COVID-19, the Utah Department of Health has announced restrictions on medical, dental, and veterinary procedures that are non-urgent. More National HeadlinesArizona man drinks poison and dies. Media blame Trump (Washington Examiner) 60% of Americans approve of president's response to COVID-19 (Gallup) Dow posts 2,112 point gain biggest ever (FOX Business) NY Times Finally Gets Around to Blaming McConnell for Democrats' Blocking Coronavirus Relief Package (PJ Media) Is There A Vaccine For Trump Derangement Syndrome? (Daily Wire) New York City now has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than all of South Korea (Newsweek) The luxury of apocalypticism (Spiked) Communist Quality Control: Beijing Sends 150,000 Wuhan Virus Testing Kits to Prague, 80% Fail (PJ Media) The War on Coronavirus Advances on Five Different Fronts (National Review) The Real-Life Costs of Bad Regulation (City-Journal) Massive Coronavirus Testing Is the Way to Help Save the Economy (Reason)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1584 - Sir Walter Raleigh is granted a patent to colonize Virginia. 1807 - The English Parliament abolished the slave trade. 1911 - A fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City killed 146 people. The tragedy led to the eventual enactment of many state and national workplace safety laws. 1994 - U.S. forces completed a withdrawal from Mogadishu, Somalia, except for a small number of soldiers left behind to provide support for U.N. peacekeepers. Wise WordsFear"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."Mark Twain Lighter SideTDS"[imitating Trump]Please remember, very important for all countries and businesses to know, nothing I say is true, pay no attention to the man behind the bronzer."- STEPHEN COLBERT 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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