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Situational Analysis | Dec. 27, 2022 It's Tuesday and National Fruitcake Day, something neither the Governor nor Lt. Governor find particularly appealing. It's also day 2 of Kwanzaa. Today is focused on self-determination (kujichagulia). Be in the Know The Taliban banned women from attending universities a week ago. On Saturday, they also prohibited women from attending religious classes at mosques in Kabul and ordered all NGOs (non-governmental organizations) to fire all female employees. At least seven NGOs, including Save the Children, the International Rescue Committee, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Islamic Relief, Christian Aid, World Vision and CARE, have suspended operations in Afghanistan in response to the move. Women protestors have been met with water cannons. Rapid Roundup Southwest continues canceling flights as New Year holiday approaches; Jazz lose to Spurs; Utah State meets Memphis in today's First Responder Bowl; DOT to probe Southwest cancellations that stranded flyers; partnered with Utah Naloxone, officers perform 600th opioid overdose reversal; and storms headed into Utah. | | |
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Utah Headlines General Ukrainian refugees celebrate Christmas in Utah with gratitude (KSL) Kwanzaa celebrations begin, honoring African American culture and history (KSL Newsradio) Utah deaths of 2022: Politicians and protesters, artists and architects, characters and a cat (Salt Lake Tribune) Police share resources for victims as domestic violence calls spike during holiday season (KUTV) Suspect dead, Hurricane Police K-9 stabbed during officer-involved critical incident (KUTV) Danger Cave still evokes life as it was at a Great Salt Lake of 8,000 years ago (KUER) Politics Perspective: Is populism worth the soul of conservatism? By whispering nostalgia into the ears of the public, populists like Donald Trump gain power, but at a societal cost (Deseret News) January 6 Committee says Lee worked to have states send alternate electors for Trump (Fox13) Mayoral year in review: Airport terminal, city hall top Provoâs 2022 accomplishments (Daily Herald) Mayoral year in review: All-abilities park, library land approval highlight Lehiâs 2022 successes (Daily Herald) Mayoral year in review: New parks, growth and services highlight 2022 in Springville (Daily Herald) Utah lawmakers could move to ban gender-affirming surgery for trans youth in 2023 (KUER) Business Texas Instrumentsâ multibillion-dollar investment in Utah comes online. TIâs newly refurbished microchip plant in Lehi is set to grow Utahâs economy, and reputation, in a myriad of ways (Deseret News) Baking supplies cost a lot more this year. So did flying. But that flat-screen TV got cheaper. (Wall Street Journal) US retail sales rise 7.6 percent during holidays (The Hill) From âLord of the Ringsâ to whiskey barrels, this Utah company makes menâs rings of it all (Salt Lake Tribune) Avoid work slumps by taking a break (Deseret News) Education What are local naming rights deals worth at public university athletic stadiums? A look at the contacts for venues at Utah State, Utah Valley and Southern Utah. (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Tech program creates opportunities for incarcerated youth (UPR) Search committee announced for next USU president (Herald Journal) Environment âMind-blowingâ network of magma chambers found under Hawaiiâs volcanoes. A new map of the islandâs underworld provides a valuable window into the behavior of some of the most capricious, and hazardous, volcanoes on Earth (Washington Post) These natural wonders aren't national parks in the US. But they should be (KSL) Family Opinion: How to build a holiday. Christmas is over â but the holidays donât have to be (Deseret News) Health Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles? (KSL) Utah mom helps others get access to childrenâs medicine amid empty store shelves (KSL TV) Big nonprofit hospitals expand in wealthier areas, shun poorer ones.
Despite lucrative tax breaks for serving needy communities, many large systems focus growth on higher-income neighborhoods (Wall Street Journal) Growing vaccine hesitancy fuels measles, chickenpox resurgence in U.S. (Washington Post) Maternal deaths in the U.S. are staggeringly common. Personal nurses could help (NPR) Housing Census data confirms findings of local task force on housing costs (Cache Valley Daily) National Headlines General At least 50 people have died across the U.S. in 'once-in-a-generation storm' (NPR) Southwest cancels more than 2,800 flights in a 'full-blown meltdown' (NPR) Southwest under scrutiny after wave of storm cancellations (AP) 4 Wash. power stations vandalized amid unsolved incidents nationwide (Washington Post) The way you tell your life story matters. Start now. The Wall Street Journalâs obituary writer reflects on importance of preserving stories of your life (Wall Street Journal) Politics George Santos admits to lying about college and work history. The congressman-elect confirmed The Timesâs findings that he had not graduated from college or worked at two major Wall Street companies, as he had claimed. (New York Times) Democrats call for George Santos to resign over âwhopping liesâ (The Hill) GOP omnibus opponents bring home billions of earmarked dollars. âNoâ votes included the two Republicans with the largest earmark hauls in the House (Roll Call) Arizona governor-elect asks court to sanction election denier Lake (Reuters) Gail Collins: Women are on the march in politics. Just think of 2023 as the Year of Women Governors. (New York Times) GOP stumbles with independents contributed to midterm woes (AP) Ukraine ðºð¦ Lavrov: Ukraine must demilitarize or Russia will do it (AP) Mariupol residents scramble to find missing as Russia rebuilds (Wall Street Journal) World News Aid groups in Afghanistan suspend work after the Taliban ban female staff. The governmentâs decree, barring women from work in local and international relief organizations, threatens critical assistance for millions of people. (New York Times) Tensions rise in northern Kosovo, Serbia puts army on alert (Reuters) | | |
News Releases U.S. delegation returns from Taiwan, bolstering partnership with critical American ally Last week, Congressman John Curtis (UT-03) led a congressional delegation to Taiwan to discuss national and energy security, as well as Taiwanâs critical role in the global supply chain. Members included Rep. John Curtis (UT-03), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04), and Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48). âWhen I first visited as a missionary in 1979, Taiwan was very different than it is today. Under strong leadership, Taiwan has become a strong democracy in a volatile region and the number one supplier of advanced semiconductors,â said Rep. Curtis. âI was honored to return to Taiwan to reaffirm Americaâs bipartisan commitment to have a strong alliance with Taiwan. I look forward to supporting Taiwanâs national and energy security, which will in turn support Americaâs defense strategy.â (Read More) | | |
Upcoming 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 Legislative session begins, Jan. 17, 2023, le.utah.gov | | |
On This Day In History 1822 - Louis Pasteur is born 1901 - Marlene Dietrich is born. 1930 - Mary Ellen (Meg) Greenfield, an American editorial writer, was born. She was named editorial editor at Washington Post in 1979 after winning a Pulitzer Prize â and penned commentaries on civil rights, integration, nuclear arms and the military establishment. 1932 - Radio City Music Hall opens 1934 - Shah of Persia Mohammad Reza Pahlavi declares Persia now Iran 1944 - FDR seizes control of Montgomery Ward 1945 - International Monetary Fund formally established by 29 member countries based on ideas of Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes 2007 - Pakistani politician Benazir Bhutto assassinated 2012 - Norman Schwarzkopfdies at 78 2016 - Carrie Fisher dies Wise Words "Kwanzaa is a special time to remember the ancestors, the bridge builders, and the leaders." â Dorothy Winbush Riley On the Punny Side This is ridiculous! We're 364 days away from Christmas - - and people already have their lights up on their house. | | |
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