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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 - February 24, 2020Good Monday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCKThere are 14 working days remaining in the 2020 Utah Legislature5 days to the South Carolina Democratic primary (2/29/2020)8 days to the Utah presidential primaries (3/3/2020)17 days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature (3/12/2020)29 days to the statewide neighborhood caucus meetings (3/24/2020)61 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)127 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)253 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)336 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Lawmakers set to make changes to Prop. 4. Utahns think Republicans in Congress are doing a better job than Democrats. Bernie Sanders seizes the lead in the Democratic presidential raceTRIVIA WINNERJust one reader knew that Paul Snelgrove Richards was the Utah doctor who pioneered an innovative back surgery and was known as the father of occupational medicine in Utah. Congratulations to Natalie Gordon who gets to ask the next question on Friday. Stay tuned. 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 PolicyUtah voters say Republicans in Congress are doing a better job than DemocratsBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Utah voters believe Republicans in Congress are handling their jobs better than Democrats, but most disapprove of both groups.Lawmakers moving to make changes to voter-approved anti-gerrymandering initiative By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor For months legislative leaders have been quietly negotiating a deal with Better Boundaries, the group behind the Prop. 4 anti-gerrymandering ballot initiative. Those talks stalled on Thursday afternoon, but lawmakers are set to move forward with plans to make changes to the voter-passed measure anyway.One lawmaker is proposing a total ban on vaping in Utah By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor State Rep. Paul Ray has a solution to the competing e-cigarette bills now battling each other on Capitol Hill -- ban vaping completely, make it illegal.Report: Trump nixed Stewart for intelligence post after learning of 'Mussolini' remarks By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Bloomberg reports Friday that President Donald Trump was close to nominating Rep. Chris Stewart as the next Director of National Intelligence until he was made aware of a 2016 video clip where Stewart called Trump "our Mussolini."A Neapolitan ice cream of political ideology - Bernick and Schott on politics By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor It's our 500th episode! Thanks to all our listeners for making this milestone possible!Bob Bernick's notebook: Lawmakers attempt a dubious trifecta By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor As first reported by UtahPolicy.com, GOP leaders in the Legislature have decided to go forward with a rewrite of Prop 4, the Better Boundaries citizen initiative that was barely passed by voters in November 2018. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Pignanelli & Webb: Does Utah need a new state flag? Peter Reichard: Tax reform may be on pause, but the issues roll on Natalie Gochnour: By finding common ground Utah sets an example for the nation Editorial: Utah will need to reform its tax structure sooner or later. Why not now? Senate OKs bill to create income tax credit for classroom supplies Senate passes resolution encouraging Utah school districts, charters to study benefits of late starts for high schools Bill creates option for safety plans for student interns Senate panel OKs bill to update formula to calculate state special education funding Energy fuels Utah's economy, study says Utah bill to allow dogs in cars in watershed areas clears House Jan Garbett joins Republican field in crowded race for Utah governor Is Utah's voter-approved Better Boundaries redistricting initiative headed for repeal? Cancer survivors, students advocate for legislation to ban minors from using tanning beds 'We need a little oomph': Utah legislator seeks to revitalize child care availability Utah bill to expand statute of limitations for sex with a minor clears first hurdle Two years after trying to expand Point of Mountain quarry, Geneva Rock is back Democrat Tulsi Gabbard makes campaign stop in Utah to share hope to end war, unite country Protecting open space: The rush to save Utah land amid booming growth Utah lawmakers eyeing more restrictions on abortionSalt Lake Tribune Editorial: Utah porn warning bill is a cheap way out Moab's Slickrock Trail spared from energy leasing as BLM withdraws plans Bill moving University of Utah's College of Mines to Price dead in committee West Valley City Council creates new zone to spur sustainable housing Utah's new anti-gerrymandering law is at risk, group warns A Utah bill would reverse suspending driver licenses for unpaid traffic fines Utah House kills bill to end civics test graduation requirement Utah House kills bill to end civics test graduation requirement Jan Garbett says she's running for governor to give Trump-skeptical Utahns a choice Utah House committee tees up final vote on permanent daylight saving bill Tulsi Gabbard brings her campaign to Utah ahead of Super Tuesday vote, preaching a message of unity to heal a 'divided country' Sandy City might shut down a popular plant nursery Vandals break windows at Mike Bloomberg's Utah campaign office Utah's bill on fetal remains highlights abortion battle lines Campaign donations from Olympia Hills developers to Salt Lake County officials raise eyebrowsOther Utah County Commissioner Nathan Ivie launches reelection campaign (Daily Herald) Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard talks on ending division at Provo town hall (Daily Herald) Defense department budget proposal includes $1.5 billion for program headquartered at Hill AFB (Standard-Examiner) Private ski resort under construction in Morgan County as referendum lawsuit plays out (Standard-Examiner) Utah gov. candidate Hughes shares his priorities, discusses state growth (Logan Herald Journal) Elected officials split on how integrated Summit County should be with the Cottonwood canyons (Park Record)NATIONAL HEADLINESSanders races to the leadBernie Sanders ran away with the Nevada Democratic Caucuses on Saturday, cementing himself as the frontrunner in the race [Washington Post]. Sanders takes a big lead over the rest of the Democratic field in a new national poll [CNN]. Sanders is gaining on former Vice President Joe Biden ahead of Saturday's South Carolina primary [CBS News]. Trump in IndiaPresidential Donald Trump is making a whirlwind visit to India. He was welcomed to the country during a massive public rally with more than 100,000 in attendance [AP]. Trump's hit listThe White House has assembled detailed lists of disloyal government officials to oust and trusted Trump allies to replace them [Axios]. RussiaU.S. officials briefed Bernie Sanders that Russia is trying to help boost his presidential campaign [Washington Post]. An American intelligence official may have overstated the level of Russian interference in the 2020 presidential campaign during a congressional briefing last week [CNN]. CoronavirusFears that the COVID-19 virus could become a global pandemic are growing [Bloomberg]. Et tu, Dirty Harry?Clint Eastwood is pulling his support from Donald Trump in 2020 and getting behind Democrat Michael Bloomberg [Variety]. BUSINESS HEADLINESMassive new development would give Salt Lake City an upscale Greek Town (Salt Lake Tribune) Energy fuels Utah's economy, study says (Deseret News) Proposal for rural economic development could give Summit County access to $1M in grants annually (Park Record)Policy NewsHatch to receive religious liberty's highest honorOrrin G. Hatch, Chairman Emeritus of the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, has been named Becket's 2020 Canterbury Medalist for his instrumental role in the passing of fundamental legislation in defense of religious liberty for people of all faiths.Register now for the Utah Economic Summit Early Bird Pricing is now available for the 14th Annual Governor's Utah Economic Summit.CYBER24 Episode 70: Strategies to protect against IoT vulnerabilities The internet of things (IoT) has been steadily creeping into our lives. From smart appliances to smart light bulbs, there are more and more devices that make our lives more convenient. More National HeadlinesUS intelligence briefer appears to have overstated assessment of 2020 Russian interference (CNN) On 60 Minutes, Bernie says it's 'unfair to say everything is bad' about Cuban revolution (Miami Herald) Will Bernie Sanders' long-ago praise of Socialist regimes hurt Democrats in November? (NBC News) Buttigieg Campaign Alleges Numerous 'Errors' In Nevada Caucuses Vote-Counting (Huffington Post) Twenty Things You Probably Didn't Know About Bernie Sanders (National Review) Bernie Sanders is The Corbynizer (Spectator) Chris Matthews faces calls for resignation after comparing Sanders victory to Nazi invasion (The Hill) The curious political cases where Democratic AGs jumped in to meddle (Washington Times) Members of 1980 Miracle on Ice Team Join President Trump at Vegas Rally (NewsBusters) Central bankers will look at options for responding to coronavirus: Mnuchin (Reuters) Pandemic Seems Likely as Coronavirus Outbreaks Worsen in Several Countries (Intelligencer)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1803 - The Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison ruled itself as the final interpreter of constitutional issues. 1868 - The House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnson following his attempt to dismiss Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; the Senate later acquitted Johnson. 1920 - The German Workers Party, which later became the Nazi Party, met in Munich to adopt its platform. 1980 - The United States Olympic hockey team completes its Miracle on Ice by defeating Finland 4-2 to win the Gold Medal at the Lake Placid games. Wise WordsCourage"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer."George S. Patton Lighter SideStop and Frisk"Think about it: while Bloomberg is out there trying to win the black vote in 2020, he's on tape in 2015 talking about black people like they're crime piatas." 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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