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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 - January 31, 2020Good morning from Salt Lake City and TGIF!TICK TOCKDays to the 2020 Iowa Caucuses: 4 (2/3/2020)Days to the New Hampshire primaries: 12 (2/11/2020)Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 33 (3/3/2020)Days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 42 (3/12/2020)Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 152 (6/30/2020)Days to the 2020 election: 278 (11/3/2020)Days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature: 338 (1/25/2021)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.Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Impeachment trial could wrap up Friday. Utah lawmakers again eyeing changes to SB54. Coronavirus declared a global health emergency.TRIVIA TIME!Today's guest quizmaster is Tom Love who sends in this brainteaser: "When did Utah first institute a tax on food and what was it known as?" Send your answers to [email protected]. The third reader with the correct answer will get to ask next week's trivia question. Good luck! Today At Utah PolicyNo more signatures? Utah legislators working on a major change to how candidates get on the ballotBy Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick It's the issue that just won't die on Utah's Capitol Hill. Once again, there is an effort afoot to bring changes to the state's dual-path nominating system, more commonly known as SB54. Bob Bernick's notebook: The effort to kill SB54 is all about Mike Lee and 2022 By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Will the re-election of one high Utah official pave the way for denying voters the possibility of electing more moderate or "mainstream" Republicans to office?House and Senate Republicans seek to forge a relationship with SLC Mayor Mendenhall By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor In a continuation of Republicans on Capitol Hill welcoming Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall to office, the new mayor addressed the House and Senate GOP caucuses on Thursday at their invitation, receiving a warm welcome in both.Impeachment: An Historical Overview (Part 4) By Michael E. Christensen, Ph.D. Editor's Note: This is the fourth and final installment of a four-part series by renowned public policy scholar Michael Christensen placing the impeachment of Donald Trump into historical context. Part 4 provides observations and outlines what history teaches about the Trump impeachment.One lawmaker says Utah voters should elect judges, not have them appointed by the governor By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor A proposed amendment to the Utah Constitution would radically change the way judges are chosen in the state. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Editorial: Safe haven amendments could save Utah children School board fires former West High principal, offers no info on superintendent resignation As Utah seeks foothold in world economy, Salt Lake leaders brace for re-opening 'can of worms' in port statute Ex-Republican launches bid for Congress as United Utah Party candidate Utah high court allows 'Dreamer' law school grads to practice in state Faith leaders, housing advocates urge Utah legislators to prioritize affordable housing Year-round daylight saving time in Utah? Bill advances in Senate Lawmakers could control January start date of session under proposed constitutional amendment 'Red flag' gun legislation returns to Utah Capitol Poll: Huntsman, Cox lead GOP field going into first gubernatorial debate Utah legislators working on more medical marijuana revisionsSalt Lake Tribune Op-ed: How Utah can be the best state for regulations The principal of West High School was fired. Here's his account of what led up to it. Utah lawmakers hold up oil and gas budget in wake of scathing audit UTA board is exploring expanding TRAX, streetcar A Salt Lake City physician disaffected by Trump is running against Chris Stewart Uintah County becomes a 'sanctuary county' - for guns Debate on replacing state planes has cost millions, UDOT says Move Utah to year-round daylight saving time? Lawmakers advance a proposal. Silicon Slopes summit pushes for more computer science education Take a look inside one of Utah's first legal marijuana farms Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson reflects on 'tough' choices in State of the County addressNATIONAL HEADLINESImpeachment trial could end FridayRepublicans appear to have enough votes to reject calling extra witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. A vote to acquit Trump could take place as soon as Friday evening [Politico]. Chief Justice John Roberts again refused to read a question from Sen. Rand Paul during Thursday's Q&A session [The Hill]. CoronavirusThe World Health Organization called the coronavirus a global health emergency on Thursday. The number of confirmed cases in China have topped 8,000 [Bloomberg]. Weak economic growthThe U.S. economy grew at just 2.1% in the last three months of 2019. Economic growth for all of last year was just 2.3%, the weakest since Donald Trump's election in 2016 [AP]. Brexit dayBritain officially leaves the European Union today [Bloomberg]. Sad trombonePart of President Trump's border wall fell over in high winds, landing on the Mexican side of the border [CNN]. President Trump's border wall is vulnerable to being knocked over by flash flooding. That problem will require hundreds of storm gates that must be left open for months every summer according to engineers familiar with the plans [Washington Post]. Bloomberg's Super Bowl adDemocrat Michael Bloomberg's $11 million Super Bowl ad focuses on gun control, not Donald Trump [Mashable]. BUSINESS HEADLINESSurprise: Silicon Slopes kicks off summit with promise of venture fund for local startups (Deseret News) As Utah seeks foothold in world economy, Salt Lake leaders brace for re-opening 'can of worms' in port statute (Deseret News) Traeger Grills CEO talks disruptive innovation, 'great brands' at Silicon Slopes (Deseret News) Clayton Christensen remembered at Silicon Slopes tech summit (Deseret News) Here's what tech leaders said about Utah as Silicon Slopes begins (Deseret News) Storage disruptor Neighbor snags $10M from Silicon Valley heavyweights (Deseret News) Silicon Slopes summit pushes for more computer science education (Salt Lake Tribune)Policy NewsCurtis resolution reiterates no legal justification for war with Iran in AUMFRep. John Curtis (R-UT), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution emphasizing that the current Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) did not provide legal justification for war with Iran.YWCA Utah announces new CEO YWCA Utah's Board of Directors is pleased to announce Liz Owens, a longtime social justice advocate, as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Free tax help reaches more residents through community partnerships Tax season for Westminster College accounting students is an opportunity to gain practical experience while serving the community.Casual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report Outdoors Report -- KSL.com: Mountain-man shooting event grows in northern Utah-- KSL.com: Eminent domain proposed by lawmaker as a way to carve future recreation trails. More National HeadlinesCBS Host on PA Focus Group: If You're Team Trump, This Is Very Good News for You (Townhall) Biden argued against witnesses in 1999 impeachment trial memo (Politico) Top 8 Reasons Trump Already Won Impeachment (Federalist) Read The Question About Eric Ciaramella That Chief Justice John Roberts Just Refused To Read (Federalist) VIDEO: 2020 Media Face Off Against 1999 Media on Impeachment (NewsBusters) Ex-Trump aide Carter Page files suit against DNC over dossier: 'This is only the first salvo' (FOX News) DOJ relents, says it would accept probation for Michael Flynn as he moves to withdraw guilty plea (FOX News) Fired Ukrainian Prosecutor Files Federal Complaint Against Biden, Charging He 'Abused His Power' (PJ Media) Bernie Sanders Plans To Sign 'Dozens' Of Executive Orders To End Immigration Enforcement, Close Prisons, End Exportation Of Crude Oil (Daily Wire) Warren's Climate Policy: A Colossal Environmental Disaster (National Review) Sanders introduces bill to ban fracking (The Hill)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1801 - John Marshall is appointed the Chief Justice of the United States. 1917 - Germany announces it will wage unrestricted submarine warfare against all ships, including passenger carriers, in war-zone waters. 1929 - The Soviet Union expelled communist revolutionary Leon Trotsky. He was assassinated in Mexico in August 1940. 1945 - U.S. Army Pvt. Eddie Slovik, 24, was executed by firing squad for desertion. His was the first U.S. execution for desertion since the Civil War. 1958 - Explorer 1, the first successful U.S. satellite, was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla. 1990 - Moscow's first McDonald's restaurant opened. Wise WordsNature"For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver."Martin Luther Lighter SideToo Much Trump Tweeting"He tweeted eight times in 20 minutes this morning. I wish Trump's Twitter account worked like when you log into online banking - you can only do it three times before they lock you out."- JIMMY KIMMEL 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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