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Morning must reads for Monday, February 6, 2017
Good Monday morning from Salt Lake City. Today is the 37th day of the year. There are 328 days remaining in 2017.
Lawmakers make a move against a proposed income tax hike to fund schools. The John Swallow trial finally gets underway this week. President Trump says we may not see his plan for replacing ObamaCare until next year.
| Lawmakers take aim at proposal to hike income taxes for public schools By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor You just knew there was going to be some GOP legislative blowback this session to the Our Schools Now citizen initiative petition, aimed at voters raising their own personal income taxes.And here it is.... |
| 'Hate crimes' legislation in trouble By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor This year's hate crimes bill is on life support as its sponsor is struggling to line up support.... |
| Will Trump help Utah Republicans overturn Obama's monument? By Golden Webb Utah GOPleaders were powerless to stop former Pres.Obama from usinghis authority under the Antiquities Act to createBears Ears National Monument just a few days before leaving office. But now that Obama's gone the situation could be reversed.Gov. Gary Herbert has formally as... |
| 'Political Insiders' divided on Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the Supreme Court By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Our "Political Insiders" are divided along party lines when it comes to the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.... |
| Statement from Rep. Love on President Trump's executive action rolling back Dodd-Frank By Press Release Eight years ago, Americans experienced the worst financial crisis in 80 years, which cost many people their savings, their homes, and their jobs. ... |
| Hatch statement on Obamacare enrollment numbers By Press Release Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) issued the following statement after new Obamacare enrollment numbers were released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):... |
| UTGOP State Central Committee votes to end federal appeal of S.B. 54 By Press Release Utah GOP Chairman James Evans issued the following statement following the State Central Committee's vote to end the federal appeal of SB54:... |
| Utah Unclaimed Property Administrator Dennis Johnston named Senior Vice President of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators Utah State Treasurer David Damschen announced the appointment of Utah Unclaimed Property Administrator Dennis Johnston as Senior Vice President of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA). ... |
| Utah State Treasurer David Damschen appointed Chairman of National Association of State Treasurers Legislative Committee The Office of the Utah State Treasurer announced that Utah State Treasurer David Damschen has been appointed Chairman of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) Legislative Committee. ... |
| Stewart, Hatch introduce bi-partisan legislation to honor centennial of late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), U.S. Representative Chris Stewart (R-UT), and U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced a bi-partisan, bi-cameral bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal, the h... |
Salt Lake Tribune
Op-ed: SB94 makes special districts accountable
Op-ed: Protecting women's rights doesn't mean protecting abortion
New House Majority Leader Brad Wilson seizes opportunity when he sees it
Rolly: Utah GOP official loses charter school contract after allegedly getting insider information
Utah's Chaffetz backs off on plan to sell off 'excess' public lands
After $1 million embezzlement, agency says problems fixed
Salt Lake City affordable housing plan aims to tackle 'crisis'-level shortage
After 2 bumpy weeks for Trump, Gov. Herbert still is 'hopeful' for president's success
Grand Staircase: Boon or bust?
Hatch, Trump express night-and-day views of NAFTA, though both want to rewrite it
Gehrke: Groundhog Day means lousy air and the Legislature all over again
Solar industry drops fight over tax credit
After criticizing UTA, lawmakers advance bill requiring more transparency
Utah lawmakers take first step to tighten residency law for local officials
House panel punts on plan to reward teachers working in low-income schools
Bears Ears supporters pack hearing; Senate panel OKs rescission bill anyway
Poll: Utahns split on later school start times
Deseret News
Hal Boyd: Meet the Mormon helping run Donald Trump's White House
Greg Bell: Technology has given us so much, but there's still much to do
Op-ed: Steve Jobs and the March for Life
Jay Evensen: You're going to pay sales taxes online, but that won't stop you from buying
Editorial: With few exceptions, the president-elect should be able to pick his team
Why is Utah one of the best states for retirement?
Utah Clean Energy, Salt Lake City unveil 10-year solar deployment plan
Amid nasty inversion, Utah Legislature outlines clean air initiatives
Salt Lake City has the most stressed out workers, survey says
Runoff elections bill passed by Senate, but changes being sought
'A big hope': Optimism felt by last refugee family to arrive in Utah
Utah lawmakers advance pushback resolutions on Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments
Attorney says prosecutors 'ambushed' John Swallow with extortion claim
Trump's draft order on religious freedom prompts praise, concern and confusion
Biskupski unveils 'bold but equitable' affordable housing plan
Bay Area Conservatives Keep Meetups Secret Fearing For Their Safety (KPIX 5)
Fiscal Hole Will Test President Donald Trump's Agenda (Wall Street Journal)
Trump attacks judge again on travel ban; Pence predicts victory in courts (USA Today)
Gorsuch nomination meets with positive reception (CNN)
Democrats aim to make Steve Bannon a scarier Karl Rove (Politico)
Elon Musk says he focused White House meeting on travel ban (USA Today)
'Obamacare' Sign-Ups Show Slippage in Trump Era (New York Times)
Trump to Fox News: I think tax reform will be done this year (CNBC)
Fiduciary Rule Is Now in Question. What's Next for Investors. (New York Times)
Senate rejects transparency rule for oil companies (CNN)
Responsibility
"Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility." Peter Drucker
Groundhog Day
"Punxsutawney Phil came out and saw his shadow, which means Trump is going to start fights with six more countries." Jimmy Fallon
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