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Situational Analysis | August 17, 2022 It's Wednesday and National Nonprofit Day. So many good ones to donate to and volunteer with. Be in the Know Liz Cheney lost her primary but says sheâs not done yet. "Our work is far from over," she said in her concession speech. âI have said since Jan. 6 that I will do whatever it takes to ensure Donald Trump is never again anywhere near the Oval Office â and I mean it." Her opponent, Harriet Hageman went from being a never-Trumper who warned that if Mr. Trump became president, the GOP would be stuck with "somebody who is racist and xenophobic" to an election denier who won Trump's endorsement - and the election. Rapid Roundup We did it! Salt Lake City set a new all-time record for number of days hitting at least 100° in a single year - 22. The National Weather Service notes that between 1991 and 2020, SLC averaged only eight 100° or higher days. Change in tune? Tucker Carlson says Trump âobviouslyâ going to be indicted On the Hill today 8:30 am: Economic Development and Workforce Services, Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment, Revenue and Taxation, Transportation 1:15 pm: Business and Labor, Government Operations, Political Subdivisions, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology, 1:30: Education 2:00: Health and Human Services | | |
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Utah Headlines General âWin for the publicâ: Utah judge grants access to police shooting records West Jordan fought to keep secret (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah boy still in critical condition after dorm fall at Little League World Series (KSL) Former Tooele Army Depot official faces 33 child sex abuse charges (Fox13) Investigators demonstrate confidence in evidence of Utah ritualistic child sex abuse (Fox13) Six Latter-day Saint churches vandalized in Sandy (KUTV) Politics Editorial Board: Could Biden face impeachment over the withdrawal from Afghanistan? (Deseret News) Utah State Parks decides that cherished willows near Midway will be razed whether campground is built or not (Salt Lake Tribune) Romney warns St. George development could stop without better water conservation (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Gov. Cox on abortion, partisanship and the GOP (Washington Post Live) Business Chip Cookies looks to expand operations, receives Salt Lake City development loan (KSL) Salt Lake City restaurant forced to cut hours and increase prices because of inflation (KSL) Target's profit drops more than expected as it offloads a glut of inventory (Wall Street Journal) Education School lunch break: Does it bring a sense of belonging or social anxiety? Junior high students who love lunch break âbelongâ to school, BYU study finds (Deseret News) Expert explains benefits of "mental health days" for students returning to school (Fox13) Davis School District installs districtwide surveillance system (KSL) Utah high school students can earn college credit for cheap with concurrent enrollment program (Fox13) Utah school districts seek substitute teachers amid shortages (KSL) More than $2M in federal money granted to Snow College to support agriculture program (Fox13) Environment Urgent steps taken to save Colorado River, Glen Canyon Dam amid drought (Deseret News) Colorado River cuts expected for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico (Salt Lake Tribune) Before & after: Flash floods occurring all across southern Utah (Fox13) Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West (AP) Health FDA approved rule to make hearing aids available over-the-counter (Deseret News) Back to school: What parents need to know about COVID and monkeypox (Deseret News) U of U study shows potential racial disparities in IMRT cancer treatment (KSL Newsradio) Housing Housing market recession? Itâs here, homebuilders say (Deseret News) Number of homes for sale reaches normal levels as price growth slows (KUTV) National Headlines General Think the Supreme Court solved school prayer conflict? Think again (Deseret News) Hundreds of kids witness their parents shot to death. This is what it does to them (Washington Post) FBI arrests former Rep. T.J. Cox on dozens of fraud charges. The former Democratic congressman was charged with "15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one count of financial institution fraud, and one count of campaign contribution fraud." (Politico) Politics Biden signs sweeping bill to tackle climate change, lower health-care costs (Washington Post) Murkowski advances in Alaska Senate race, Palin in House (AP) Rudy Giuliani set to testify in Georgia 2020 election probe (AP) Liz Cheney accuses Trump of 'insidious lie' about FBI search of his home (Reuters) Cheney says sheâs âthinking aboutâ running for president (The Hill) Only two of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump remain. (New York Times) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukrainians flee grim life in Russian-occupied Kherson (AP) China to send troops to Russia for 'Vostok' exercise, a move "unrelated to the current international and regional situation" they said (Reuters) Explosions hit Russian ammunition depot in Crimea (Wall Street Journal) As Russia falters in eastern and southern Ukraine, Kyiv eyes a threat from the north (New York Times) World News UK inflation reaches 10.1% on soaring food, energy costs (AP) Female Saudi activist gets record 34 years in prison for critical tweets (Washington Post) | | |
News Releases Utahâs direct selling industry anchored over 38,000 jobs, made up over 70% of non-gold exports in 2020 Utahâs established direct selling industry anchored over 38,000 well-paying jobs and added significantly to state and local tax revenues as part of its 2020 statewide economic impacts, according to a first-of-its-kind report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. âUtah is a global hub for the direct selling business model,â said Levi Pace, Gardner Institute Senior Research Economist and lead author of the study. âThe industry comprises 91 direct selling companies and 66 key suppliers. Ten of these Utah-based direct selling companies provided more than $10.3 billion in goods and services to their customers around the world, 6.1% of industry sales from all states and countries.â (Read More) Utah Foundation: Utah building code upgrades would yield better air quality into the future the Utah Foundation releases To a Higher Standard: Building Codes, Improved Efficiency and Air Quality in Utah. Utah has kept up to date on commercial building code standards, but it has maintained older residential building standards that fall short of more efficient building practices. The report explores possible new standards with an eye toward air quality, examining costs and benefits. Utah Foundation President Peter Reichard said the rapid pace of new development offers the opportunity to promote greater air quality stewardship. Builders may play an important part in a cleaner air Utah. âIf we build with higher efficiency now, it will pay dividends into the future,â Reichard said. âNew construction is an important front in Utahâs ongoing offensive against poor air quality.â (Read More) 2023 Utah Teacher of the Year finalists announced The Utah State Board of Education today announced the five finalists for 2022 Utah Teacher of the Year. They are: Teresa Hislop, an eighth grade science teacher at Ogden Preparatory Academy charter school in Ogden. Netanya Elise Maxwell, a third grade teacher at Bonneville Elementary in the Salt Lake City School District. Elizabeth Sampson, a visual art teacher at Union High School in the Duchesne County School District. Tracy Warenski, a second grade teacher at East Meadows Elementary in the Nebo School District. Chad Warnick, an agriculture, biology, leadership, and communications teacher at Delta Technical Center in the Millard School District (Read More) Utah Democrats applaud signing of historic Inflation Reduction Act This afternoon, President Biden officially signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. This is a historic win for families across the country and our state. This bill will take important action to cut costs, reduce inflation, lower the price of prescription drugs, and fight back against the climate crisis, all while bringing down the deficit. (Read More) Salt Lake County Housing Trust Fund takes next step Yesterday afternoon, the Salt Lake County Council took a critical step in moving forward its $20 million investment in affordable housing, made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Council approved eight members of the Salt Lake County Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board (HTFAB) to oversee the program. âMore affordable housing is desperately needed,â Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said. âThere are way too many hard-working households that are left behind because of skyrocketing home prices, rising rents, and declining options. This board of experts will support solutions to increase affordable housing.â (Read More) Number of the Day | | |
Upcoming Interim Days â Aug 16-18, le.utah.gov Women in the Money with Utah State Treasurer's Office â Sept. 15-16, Salt Lake Sheraton + online, Register here Interim Days â Sept. 20-22, le.utah.gov ULCT Annual Convention â Oct 5-7, Salt Palace Convention Center, Register here One Utah Summit â Oct 11-13, Southern Utah University, Register here Interim Days â Oct 18-20, le.utah.gov General election â Nov 8 Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit with the Salt Lake Chamber â Jan. 12, 2023, Salt Lake City Marriott, 8 am - noon, Register here | | |
On This Day In History 1807 - The steamboat designed by Robert Fulton, the Clermont, begins its inaugural trip up the Hudson River. The boat is the first of its kind offered in public service. 1891 - The Centre Market Place bath opened to the public and offered New York Cityâs first showers. Patrons paid 5¢ for the use of the baths and received a towel and bar of soap. They were allowed to take the soap home. 1893 - Mae West is born 1909 - Earl Douglass discovers dinosaurs in Utah 1927 - Elaine Hedges is born. An educator who helped create the field of Womenâs Studies, she was a founding member of the National Womenâs Studies Association, and founded the Womenâs Studies Program at Towson University, one of the oldest programs in the country. 1945 - George Orwell publishes the allegorical novella Animal Farm. 1959 - A magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Yellowstone National Park creates what is now known as Hebgen Lake in Montana. 1962 - East German guards gun down a young man trying to cross the Berlin Wall and leave him to bleed to death 1987 - Rudolf Hess, Hitlerâs last living henchman, dies. 1998 - US President Bill Clinton admits in taped testimony he had an "improper physical relationship" with an intern and on the same day admits before the nation he "misled people" about the relationship 2012 - Gay pride events are banned for a century in Moscow Wise Words âAll animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.â â George Orwell The Punny Side If you think your microwave collecting data and the TV spying on you is bad enough... The vaccum cleaner has been gathering dirt on you for years. | | |
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