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Situational Analysis | April 19, 2022 Good morning. It's National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day - that was a sad day, wasn't it? Be in the Know Some big news today. The U.S. will no longer require masks on airplanes, trains after a federal judge overturned the federal mask mandate. Some airlines announced the change mid-flight. The CDC is still recommending that people mask voluntarily and some airports, including Salt Lake City's, have announced that they will provide masks to anyone requesting them. Some travel destinations including JFK, and international locales still require them. Since January 2021, there have been a record 7,060 unruly passenger incidents reported, 70% involving masking rules, according to the FAA. | | |
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Utah Headlines General Spam is coming to get you via email, social media and your phone like never before (Deseret News) Backyard flock in Utah County diagnosed with avian influenza (Salt Lake Tribune) Tracy Aviary to take precautions after bird flu found in Utah County chickens (KSL) SLC police seize bounty of illicit drugs, firearms, 137 stolen vehicles (ABC4) Politics From Juneteenth to combating antisemitism: Utah politicians passed these laws âto make Utah more inclusiveâ (Salt Lake Tribune) Why Utah leaders call this economic ranking for the state âmonumentalâ. Utahâs economic outlook tops the nation for 15 years in a row (Deseret News) âAn interesting conundrumâ: Chief economist says St. George is Utahâs most top-heavy economy (St. George News) Will Donald Trumpâs endorsement help or hurt Sen. Mike Lee? Utah Republican senatorâs approval rating remains low, new poll shows (Deseret News) Proposal to change Utah GOP platform on abortion takes a harder stance than the LDS church, eliminates language on exceptions for rape, incest and preserving life of the mother (Salt Lake Tribune) Howard Stephenson: Saturdayâs state convention is the Utah GOPâs civility test. Unless convention delegates begin treating candidates with civility and respect, they may lose the caucus/convention nominating system altogether (Deseret News) Cox signs bipartisan bills on diversity, inclusion in Utah (Fox13) In Utah House race, Miles cites experience, Hall touts conservative outlook (Standard-Examiner) Utah Sen. Mike Lee advised, then warned Trump White House on attempts to overturn the election (KUER) Biggest issues facing Congress according to Utahns? Itâs all about the economy (Deseret News) More journalists are covering the Utah statehouse, but a fewer percentage are doing it full time, report shows (Salt Lake Tribune) Senators Lee, Romney to visit expanding business in Ogden (KUTV) Environment Gov. Cox hails âgenerationalâ effort in Utahâs water law history (Deseret News) What Californiaâs ballot fight over single-use plastics could mean to the environment and the rest of us (Deseret News)
After 15-month leasing pause, BLM offers just one small parcel in Utah for oil and gas (Salt Lake Tribune)
A new state of emergency for drought is likely, Utah's governor warns (Fox13) Family Using hope to steer away from danger (Deseret News) âFinancial infidelityâ can destroy couples. Research suggests that couples who hide debt and purchases from each other could be heading for a break-up (Deseret News) Utah clinics rejoin Title X federal family planning program after Trump administration rule change (KSL) Utah/Ukraine Connection Perspective: A room in the inn. When need comes knocking, it changes the way we see the world around us (Deseret News) Local Ukrainian woman raises around $1 million in aid for wartorn country (Fox13) National Headlines General U.S.-Mexico Border Arrests Top One Million in Six Months (Wall Street Journal) NY Times fires back at defamation plaintiff with anti-SLAPP lawsuit (Reuters) Blasts near Kabul schools kill at least 6 civilians, hurt 17 (AP) Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity (AP) Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner announce death of their newborn son ð¢ (Washington Post) Politics Federal judge says Georgia voters can challenge Greene's reelection run (NPR) U.S. Supreme Court snubs challenge to state and local tax deduction cap (Reuters) Biden restores climate safeguards in key environmental law, reversing Trump (Washington Post) Trump tears into Arizona GOP Senate candidate over 2020 election (The Hill) GOP term limit proposal threatens to re-open Democratic rift (The Hill) Supreme Court wonât shield airman from punishment over vaccine refusal (The Hill) Republicans poised to win the House and the Senate. We rated every race in play in 2022. This is who we think will win. (Politico) Ukraine ðºð¦ In Ukraineâs south, Russian occupiers tighten the screws. The Russians are installing pro-Moscow politicians and hunting for dissenters (Wall Street Journal) Sinking of Russian warship raises tense questions about fate of crew. Some families report sailors dead or missing in Moskva sinking despite Defense Ministry claim that all were evacuated (Washington Post) A Ukrainian-American woman's family were forced to flee to Russia. She smuggled them to Poland (CNN) Russia tells Ukrainian forces to surrender Azovstal plant by noon (Reuters) Battle for Donbas: 3 reasons why Russia is shifting its war machine to east Ukraine (CNBC) How 50 days of Russiaâs war in Ukraine changed the world (Washington Post) A Ukrainian family finds solace in America but cannot escape heartbreak (NPR) Regional governor says Russian forces have seized east Ukrainian city of Kreminna (Reuters) | | |
News Releases Utah Foundation Breakfast Briefing: How Utah can survive and thrive in a greening economy During our May 17th Breakfast Briefing, weâll discuss the pressures and incentives moving the public and private sector actors in Utahâs green economy, related job-creating opportunities and efforts to mitigate negative impacts from the economic changes underway, including ways to boost rural parts of our state. (Read More) Utah named state with the best economic outlook for 15th year in a row Senate President J. Stuart Adams issued the following statement regarding Utah being ranked as the number one state for economic outlook in the country by Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index for the 15th constitutive year: âAfter 15 years of being the highest-ranked state, we have never taken its success for granted. We continue to reach for new heights and are determined never to be complacent. As a state, we buckle down during hard times, relying on our forward-thinking reserve funds and preparing for future uncertainties during good economic periods." (Read More) Number of the Day | | |
Upcoming 2022 Midyear Conference, Utah League of Cities and Towns - April 20-22, St. George Register here GOP Convention, April 23, 10 am, Mt. America Expo Center Dem Convention, Apr 23, 8 am, Cottonwood High School Breakfast Briefing with Utah Foundation, May 17, 8:30-10:00 am Ballots are mailed â June 7 Primary election day â June 28 General election â Nov 8 | | |
On This Day In History 1775 - American Revolution begins with the battles of Lexington and Concord. 1861 - First blood shed in the Civil War when a secessionist mob attacked troops bound for DC. 1897 - First Boston Marathon 1933 - FDR announces the US will leave the gold standard. 1943 - Warsaw Ghetto Uprising begins when Nazi forces attempt to clear out the cityâs Jewish neighborhoods 1956 - American actress Grace Kelly becomes princess of Monaco. 1977 - Fifteen women in the House of Representatives form the Congressional Caucus for Womenâs Issues. 1989 - Central Park jogger, Trisha Meili is attacked, badly beaten and sexually assaulted. In a coma for nearly 2 weeks, she remembered nothing of the attack. Five young Black and Latino teens are quickly arrested and convicted. In 2002, new DNA evidence and a confession proved that convicted rapist Matias Reyes was the lone assailant. 1993 - Waco Siege ends after 51 days when the FBI launches a tear-gas assault on the Branch Davidian compound, burning it to the ground and killing around 80 people. 1995 - A massive truck bomb explodes in Oklahoma City, killing more than 160 people and injuring 500. Wise Words âIâm basically a feminist. I think that women can do anything they decide to do.â - Grace Kelly (Bit of trivia here - I (Holly) actually met Princess Grace in her palace in Monaco in 1978. Incredibly gracious and charming.) Lighter Side âYep, after two minutes of rolling eggs across a lawn, the kids were like, âWow, I actually miss Zoom.ââ â JIMMY FALLON | | |
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