 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 - April 14, 2020Good Tuesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK11 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)77 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)203 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)281 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)286 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
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 Policy Poll: Chris Peterson leads crowded Democratic field vying for party's nomination for governorBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor University of Utah professor Christopher Peterson leads the six-person Democratic field for governor according to a new poll.  Lawmakers will begin online-only special session Thursday morningBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor The Utah Legislature will gavel their first-ever online special session to order at 9:00 am on Thursday morning.  Burningham has spent more on advertising than the other Republican candidates for governor combinedBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor So far, the seven Republicans vying for their party's nomination for governor have spent nearly $1.3 million on advertising, with more than half of that coming from businessman Jeff Burningham.  Huntsman qualifies for primary ballotBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor On the last day to turn in signatures, former Gov. Jon Huntsman finally qualified for the June primary ballot. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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Other NATIONAL HEADLINES"Total authority"President Donald Trump falsely asserted at an off the rails press conference Monday that he had "total authority" to decide when the U.S. economy would open up [Bloomberg]. Trump's ire was stoked by a coalition of governors who said they would work together to determine when to reopen their economies [CNN]. Trump's also used his bonkers press conference to attack the press and attempt to re-write history about his delayed response to the coronavirus threat [New York Times]. More economic gloomThe federal deficit is projected to exceed $3.8 trillion this year. By the start of fiscal 2021, the debt held by the public will be greater than the entire $21 trillion U.S. economy and will hit levels not seen since World War II [Bloomberg]. The economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will be fragile and very slow [WSJ]. Goldman Sachs sees advanced economies shrinking about 35 percent this quarter, which is about 4 times bigger than the previous record during the 2008 financial crisis [Bloomberg]. The government's stimulus package is being slowed down because computers are running on a 60-year-old computer language known as COBOL [Bloomberg]. Universities may not reopen next yearSeveral colleges and universities are making contingency plans to continue holding classes online due to the coronavirus pandemic [Boston Globe]. A first for the Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court announced that justices will hear cases via teleconference due to the coronavirus pandemic [Reuters]. Supply chain showing strain?Grocery store shelves look bare even though there is no food shortage because consumers are still panic buying [Vice]. Census delayCensus officials said the pandemic will push back their counting by four months and are asking Congress for a delay in providing final numbers that will be used for redistricting [New York Times]. Sanders backs BidenVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders threw his support behind presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Monday [New York Times]. Another Trump challenge?Independent Rep. Justin Amash, who left the Republican Party last year, says he's considering launching an independent bid for the White House [Washington Post]. Another missile testNorth Korea reportedly fired a barrage of suspected cruise missiles on Tuesday [Fox News]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsUtah Economic Task Force virtual town hall meeting on April 14The Utah Economic Task Force will host a virtual town hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. MST to provide an update on the Paycheck Protection Program process and federal stimulus funding, as well as discuss how the outdoor recreation industry is innovating during the pandemic.  Save the date: April 27-28, 2020 Virtual trade mission to the U.A.E. Connect directly with businesses and government leaders from the United Arab Emirates in a virtual trade mission hosted by World Trade Center Utah and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1775 - The first American society for the abolition of slavery was organized by Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush. 1828 - Noah Webster copyrights the first edition of his dictionary. 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. (He died the next day.) 1902 - The first J.C. Penney store is opened in Kemmerer, Wyoming. 1912 - The British liner Titanic collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic and began to sink. 1939 - The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is first published. Wise WordsHope "We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon."Franklin D. Roosevelt Lighter SideUnintended Consequences "Dr. Fauci wants to make compulsive handwashing normal, which is great news for anyone with obsessive compulsive disorder. Congratulations, you now have obsessive compulsiveorder. Also being recommended by the C.D.C.: counting the tiles on your kitchen floor and making sure your shoes all face north."- STEPHEN COLBERT Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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