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| Utah's Daily Policy Resource, Brought to you by Utah Policy Message CenterSubscribe to our award-winning podcasts.We bring you interviews with Utah and national newsmakers, plus "Bernick and Schott on politics" Utah's longest-running political podcast.You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts:iTunes: https://apple.co/2Q86X0JSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2nQvawhTuneIn: http://bit.ly/2FFVk0vGoogle: http://bit.ly/2Q9eHjeStitcher: http://bit.ly/2FPSqGeAlso available on your favorite podcast app.Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review.Situational awareness - February 8, 2019Good morning from Salt Lake City and TGIF!Friday's news at a glance: Republicans pitch a "fallback" in case the state can't secure Medicaid waivers. National Republicans target McAdams. Congress closes in on a funding deal to avoid a government shutdown. Friday's political trivia: Thanks to Ron Fox for sending in this stumper, and it is a doozy. What Utah State Senator became the Governor of California? 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There are 326 days remaining in 2019. 34 days until the final day of the 2019 Utah Legislature (3/14/2019) 85 days to the Utah State Republican Party Organizing Convention (5/4/2019) 115 days until the municipal election filing period opens (6/3/2019) 119 days until the municipal election filing period ends (6/7/2019) 186 days to the 2019 Utah primary elections (8/13/2019) 270 days to the 2019 municipal elections (11/5/2019) 353 days to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature (1/27/2020) 361 days to the 2020 Iowa Caucuses (2/3/2020) 629 days until the 2020 presidential election (11/3/2020) Today At Utah PolicyNational Republicans targeting McAdams in 2020By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor He's been in office for just over a month, but Republicans are already aiming to oust Rep. Ben McAdams from his 4th District seat in 2020....Republican leaders pitch 'fallback' plan for full Medicaid expansion if they can't get federal waivers By Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott Republican leaders in the legislature have landed on a "fallback" plan to fully expand Medicaid if their efforts to enact a more limited program falter....House Republicans aiming to pass the limited Medicaid expansion bill by Friday, but changes may delay that timeline By Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott House Republicans are rolling toward finishing up Medicaid expansion for this session....Weekly survey: Will Utah get waivers for Medicaid expansion? By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor As part of SB96, which supplants Prop. 3, Utah will need waivers from the Trump administration to expand Medicaid to fewer people than required under the Affordable Care Act while still getting a favorable cost split with the federal government. Do you think they'll be successful? OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Jay Evensen: Does genetics make one life more valuable than another? Utah Senate OKs bill to boost protections for sexual violence survivors Utah one step closer to allowing stronger beer in grocery, convenience stores Utah State School Board split on bill intended to clarify what educators can teach on contraception Legislators discuss change to allow better enforcement of idling laws Push to extend Legacy Parkway's 15-year truck ban falters in Senate committee House committee endorses school safety bill but questions linger about student privacy, cost Poll: Utahns are worried about the cost of health care Utah bill seeks to strengthen campus safety following University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey's death 'Fallback' plan for Medicaid expansion in Utah pitched in closed GOP caucusesSalt Lake Tribune A Utah lawmaker wants schools to restrict cellphones because she's concerned students are looking at porn Utah lawmaker, spurred by the death of Lauren McCluskey, wants colleges to create safety plans and train officers about signs of domestic and dating violence West Valley City approves rules and restrictions in case a medical cannabis pharmacy opens there Senate advances nomination of controversial pick to be the newest federal judge in Utah Utah House Republicans considering a 'fallback' Medicaid plan that would fully expand coverage - if federal waivers are rejected 'It seems like payback': At commission meeting, some San Juan County residents express a growing sense of disenfranchisement 'It's a commerce bill' - Measure to allow stronger beer in Utah grocery stores hops early hurdle New bill would allow e-scooter riders to zoom down busier Utah roads, but they'd be banned from driving them while impaired Longtime truck ban on Legacy Parkway likely to disappear Jan. 1 as lawmakers reject bill to extend itNATIONAL HEADLINESSeven days until the government shuts down unless Congress can agree to a funding deal.Congress is closing in on a bipartisan funding deal, with no money for Trump's border wall. President Trump is reportedly warming to the plan which will avoid another government shutdown - https://politi.co/2MSUqgS The Supreme Court blocked a restrictive Louisiana abortion law. The law required doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and would likely lead to the closure of most abortion clinics in that state - https://nyti.ms/2MTILOV President Donald Trump ramps up his criticism of Democratic investigations into his administration. Trump complained about "Unlimited Presidential Harassment" on Twitter - https://politi.co/2MSMiNB President Trump is furious that Democrats are hiring former National Security Council officials to help with investigations. The House Intelligence Committee hired former NSC workers to assist with oversight of the Trump administration - https://cnn.it/2MTSFA4 House Democrats begin their push to obtain Trump's tax returns. House Republicans objected to the move, claiming the Democrats were violating the president's privacy - https://nyti.ms/2MUxMF2 William Barr's nomination as Attorney General advances. His nomination was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote - https://abcn.ws/2MVp8WP Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker will testify before Congress Friday. He initially said he would not testify unless Democrats promised not to subpoena him - https://cnn.it/2MTS9C8 Democrats introduce their "Green New Deal" plan. The liberal wing of the party unveiled a sweeping strategy for combating climate change - https://nyti.ms/2MVq79t Polls! Polls! Polls! 87% of Americans say special counsel Robert Mueller's report on his investigation should be made public - https://cnn.it/2MTJC25 President Trump's approval ratings drop again. 55% of Americans disapprove of the president's job performance - http://bit.ly/2MWLwivAmazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos says the National Enquirer tried to extort him. Bezos says the tabloid threatened to publish graphic personal photos unless he stopped investigating how the publication obtained private messages between him and his mistress - https://wapo.st/2SAuSdW Saudi Prince told aide he would use "a bullet" on Jamal Khashoggi. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made the threat more than a year before Khashoggi was murdered by a team of Saudi operatives inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul - https://nyti.ms/2MSTCsm John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress, dies. The Michigan Democrat was 92. He served 29 terms in the House - https://wapo.st/2SCo0fY A Florida politician has resigned after sexually assaulting a man by licking his face. Nancy Oakley also reportedly groped the man's crotch area - http://bit.ly/2MZOvXG ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1587 - Mary, Queen of Scots, is executed on suspicion of having been involved in the plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. 1962 - A doctor in Massachusetts Bay Colony said two village girls were possibly bewitched, a charge that set off the Salem witch trials. 1837 - Richard Johnson becomes the first Vice President of the U.S. chosen by the Senate. 1910 - The Boy Scouts of America is incorporated by Willam D. Boyce. 1922 - President Warren G. Harding introduces the first radio set in the White House. 1924 - The first execution by gas chamber takes place in Nevada. Policy NewsCasual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors ReportWeekend EventOutdoors Report--Salt Lake Tribune:Utah's skiers and snowboarders took advantage of the snow dumped by a series of big storms --Salt Lake Tribune: In a first, Utah eco-group sues feds over San Juan energy leases that threaten the 'last great frontier for America...CYBER24 Episode 44: CISA's first emergency directive In late January, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued agency's first Emergency Directive, outlining current and potential risks posed to Federal agencies.... More National HeadlinesWho's Afraid of Socialism? (Wall Street Journal) Kamala, Cory or Kirsten? Democratic Presidential Candidates Hit Hollywood for Money (Hollywood Reporter) Ocasio-Cortez boosts progressive theory that deficits aren't so scary (Politico) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants to pay for her Green New Deal by essentially printing more money (The Week) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is making the Green New Deal a 2020 litmus test (Vox) Green New Deal: 'Air Travel Stops Becoming Necessary' (ATR) Learning"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin Lighter SideRelationships"A man in Japan recently claimed to have dated a cockroach for over a year that he named Lisa. The man said Lisa really hit it off with his friends and family, especially his ant." - SETH MEYERS 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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