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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 - August 25, 2020Good Tuesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK30 days to the 1st Congressional District debate (9/24/2020)35 days to the Utah gubernatorial debate (9/28/2020)43 days to the Vice Presidential debate at the University of Utah (10/07/2020)48 days to the 4th Congressional District debate (10/12/2020)51 days to the 3rd Congressional District debate (10/15/2020)55 days to the 2nd Congressional District debate (10/19/2020)57 days to the Utah Attorney General debate (10/21/2020)70 days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)148 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)153 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Republicans re-nominate Trump for another term. Huntsman getting close to a decision on a write-in campaign. New York Attorney General investigating the Trump organization.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 newsletter.Today At Utah PolicyJon Huntsman's decision on a write-in campaign expected this weekBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Former Gov. Jon Huntsman met in person with a group of supporters hoping to convince him to launch a write-in campaign last week UtahPolicy.com has learned. The Friday afternoon meeting lasted almost four hours, but Huntsman has not yet made a final decision. Deseret News is purchasing Utah Policy By Utah Policy Staff After 16 years of being published by LaVarr Webb, Utah Policy is being purchased by The Deseret News. The sale is expected to be finalized by the end of the month. The Deseret News has asked Webb to continue managing the newsletter and driving key content and relationships. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Editorial: Less can be more in party conventions, but only if filled with something better 16 COVID-19 cases among 3,248 students who entered University of Utah housing Northern Utah city opts out of planned nuclear power project over money concerns Cottonwood Heights says alleged Zane James shooting video does not exist Deseret News acquires local political news aggregator Utah PolicySalt Lake Tribune Some first-time Utah teachers thrown for a loop on 'unusual' first day of school A conservative TV show funded by Utah taxpayers is losing support As scams of seniors increase during COVID-19, Utah groups call for congressional action Sen. Mike Lee casts Utah's GOP votes for President Trump LDS apostle vows support for social-justice groups - as long as they're not undercutting the ConstitutionNATIONAL HEADLINESRNC night #1Republicans officially renominated Donald Trump for a second term on Monday. Speakers at the RNC on Monday night spent much of the evening defending his response to the coronavirus and attacking Democratic nominee Joe Biden [USA Today]. Fact-checkers say speakers at Monday night's Republican convention told more mistruths than the entire four nights of the Democratic National Convention [CNN]. Trump Inc.The New York Attorney General is investigating whether President Trump's company misled lenders and cheated on property taxes by improperly stating the value of his assets [WaPo]. Postal servicePostmaster General Louis DeJoy faced grilling by members of the House Oversight Committee about changes that have slowed down mail delivery, but the hearing devolved into partisan bickering [ABC News]. CoronavirusScientists say the FDA "grossly misrepresented" data showing blood plasma treatment for coronavirus reduced deaths by 35 percent [NYT]. President Trump, without evidence, accused the head of the FDA of delaying research into a coronavirus vaccine [CNN]. Scientists in Hong Kong are reporting what appears to be the first confirmed case of the reinfection of a coronavirus patient [NBC News]. Jerry FalwellA business partner of evangelical leader Jerry Fallwell Jr. says he had a sexual relationship with Falwell and his wife that lasted 7 years [Reuters]. Liberty University said Monday that Falwell had resigned from the school's leadership, but Falwell denied the reports [NYT]. BUSINESS HEADLINESUtah's Teal Drones poised to soar after Defense Department go-ahead (Deseret News) Utah leads the nation with lowest jobless rate at 4.5% (Deseret News) Time machine: As COVID-19 decimates economies, some businesses see growth happening in a flash (Deseret News)Policy NewsMayor Mendenhall announces expanded digital equity efforts in Rose Park, GlendaleSalt Lake City's digital equity efforts are continuing to grow in the city's west side neighborhoods as Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the expansion of City Connect Wi-Fi to the Sorenson Unity Center, and the extension of the Rose Park Connect.Department of Commerce announces sanctions against broker for unauthorized use of client trust money The Utah Department of Commerce announced a settlement involving disciplinary action against Bruce Armstrong, a licensed real estate principal broker, for taking tens of thousands of dollars from trust funds he held on behalf of his clients.Deadline for Salt Lake County property tax relief quickly approaching Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Treasurers' office has been limited in its efforts to promote the tax relief programs available to the residents of the County. Staff usually visits senior centers and participates in senior expos and conventions to get the word out. Countywide Council Member Shireen Ghorbani and Treasurer K. Wayne Cushing want to emphasize this worthy cause. More National HeadlinesAs Team Biden Celebrates GOP Defectors, Richard Spencer Endorses Democrats (PJ Media) Team Biden Grovels To Anti-Semite Linda Sarsour (In Private) (The Lid) Trump greets media after DNC: 'Good to see you all. Hope you had a great weekend at your convention.' (Disrn) Parents have lost control of their children's education (Washington Times) Disney Corporate Darling, Atlantic Journo Jemele Hill Says U.S. Is As Bad As Nazi Germany (Federalist) We Have All The Evidence We Need That Universal Mail-In Voting Would Be a Disaster (PJ Media) Yes, Black NYU Students Demanded Segregated Housing. No, the University Didn't Agree to It. (Reason) Democratic convention fell flat with viewers. Republican convention may do the same (USA Today) Suicide rate spikes in rural U.S. amid nationwide increase (UPI) RNC Issues Powerful Rebuke to Obama/Biden Admin for Trusting Far-Left Smear Group (PJ Media) Dow tops 28,000 for the first time since February as Covid-19 vaccine, treatment hopes rise (Yahoo Finance)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1814 - On the second day of the burning of Washington, British troops torched the Library of Congress, United States Secretary, Department of War, and other buildings. 1916 - The National Park Service is created. 1944 - Paris is liberated by the Allies. 1948 - The House Un-American Activities Committee holds first-ever televised congressional hearing. 1950 - President Harry Truman orders the U.S. Army to seize control of the nation's railroads to prevent a strike. 2012 - Voyager 1 spacecraft enters interstellar space becoming the first man-made object to do so. Wise WordsGood"Not only must we be good, but we must also be good for something." Henry David Thoreau Lighter SideYacht Guilty"And everything about this story is insane. First of all, Bannon was arrested on a 150-foot yacht. And I know everyone is innocent until proven guilty, but I mean, let's be real: anyone arrested on a yacht, I mean, you're guilty." - 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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