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Situational Analysis | April 9, 2024 It's Tuesday and National Unicorn Day. ð¦ Happy birthday to Rep. Carl Albrecht! ð ð ð What you need to know âOur country is brokeâ: Senate candidate Carolyn Phippen says the U.S. canât afford to help Ukraine or migrants because of the $34 trillion in debt. She says Social Security must be privatized and Medicaid funds should be block granted to the states so the amount can be capped. She also said she is "right there" with former President Trump on viewing abortion as a state issue. She does not support a national ban. Rapid relevance The Wall Street Journal says Utahâs tech hub powers Americaâs hottest job market; Ryan Smith asks Utahns to submit their ideas for potential NHL hockey team names; Connecticut beats Purdue to win NCAA menâs basketball championship for second consecutive year | | |
Utah Headlines Political news From Utah to Israel: What Benjamin Netanyahu said to Rep. Celeste Maloy while she was in Jerusalem (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Democrats respond to Trumpâs taking credit for âextreme abortion bansâ (ABC4) Lehi wants a new flag, one that captures the city now after decades of change (KUER) Utahns paying legal bills of former lawmaker accused of sexual harassment (Salt Lake Tribune) Election news Republican Senate hopeful Carolyn Phippen throws cold water on national abortion ban (KSL) 2 Utah County men charged in fraud case involving special election signature gathering (Daily Herald) Utah news Here's why an IOC delegation is coming to Utah and the French Alps (Deseret News) Study: Utah ranks third highest for deadly construction zone crashes (Deseret News) Utahns travel east to experience the total solar eclipse (KSL TV) Between the clouds, Utahns cheer their glimpse of the solar eclipse (KUER) Business/Tech Utah named 2nd best state for those working from home (KUTV) Breaking down the gender wage gap in Utah: How much of it is due to discrimination, and what can be done? (Salt Lake Tribune) What researchers discovered when they sent 80,000 fake résumés to U.S. jobs. Some companies discriminated against Black applicants much more than others, and H.R. practices made a big difference. (New York Times) Crime/Court Man tortured in Sandy apartment for hours, police say (KSL) Jury now selected: What to expect from Chad Daybell's death penalty trial (KSL) âHistoricâ domestic violence and sexual assault resource for Native Americans launches in Utah (St. George News) Culture What is the history behind the Utah State Capitol cherry blossoms? (ABC4)
Education USU President Cantwell investiture to take place April 12 (USU Today) Senior VP for Health Sciences Michael Good to step away from administrative posts, return to faculty at University of Utah (Deseret News) Dickson: What teachers say about culture wars in the classroom (KSL Newsradio) University of Utah students protest anti-trans speaker on campus (Fox13) Environment National Park Service being sued for switching to cashless entry (KSL) How the ocean works (Radio West) Family Group concerned Utah social media laws create barriers for youth trying to leave polygamy (KUTV) Health 6 questions older adults should ask their doctor about memory (Deseret News) Young adults most likely to still take extra precautions for COVID (Deseret News) Insulin shortage still impacting Utahns with diabetes (Fox13) | | |
National Headlines General Use these digital tools to ease your travel stress (Deseret News) NAIA bans transgender athletes in U.S. collegiate sports (Reuters) Clouds part and crowds scream as total solar eclipse delights the U.S. (Washington Post) Teen girls confront an epidemic of deepfake nudes in schools (New York Times) The Vatican says surrogacy and gender theory are 'grave threats' to human dignity (NPR) Political news New federal proposal aims to unveil Big Techâs data collection practices (Deseret News) Special counsel urges Supreme Court to reject Trumpâs immunity claim (Washington Post) A record number of Cabinet officials were fired or left during Donald Trumpâs presidency. President Biden has had some of the lowest turnover in recent decades. (Washington Post) Greene drama builds for embattled Johnson (The Hill) Election news Trump rages against Graham on abortion, in a rare break between allies (Washington Post) Former Vice President Mike Pence called Donald Trumpâs remarks about abortion âa slap in the face.â (New York Times) Americans will find voting easier â or harder â depending where they live (Washington Post) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukraine âwill lose the warâ if US fails to approve aid, says Zelensky (KSL TV) Ukraine races to fix and shield its power plants after Russian onslaught (Reuters) A drone strike in Odesa shatters a family's life (New York Times) Israel and Gaza The Israeli military pulled troops from southern Gaza. Here's why (Deseret News) Gaza truce talks still deadlocked, Netanyahu sets date for offensive (Reuters) U.S. makes fresh cease-fire proposal for war in Gaza (Wall Street Journal) World news New Zealand restricts visa rules due to âunsustainableâ migration levels (Deseret News) Over 100 dead in Mozambique ferry incident, president says (Reuters) Gambia MP defends bid to legalise female genital mutilation (Reuters) Indonesia expects biggest-ever Eid homecoming, a mass movement of over 190 million people (AP) | | |
| | News Releases Utah Impact Partnership launches its flagship initiative, Project Human Dignity The Utah Impact Partnership (UIP) is proud to announce its flagship initiative, Project Human Dignity. Introduced through a multimedia campaign released over the weekend, this initiative presents two videos featuring photographs and narratives of individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Utah. Led by Utahâs civic and philanthropic leaders, Project Human Dignity aims to raise awareness about homelessness and encourage community involvement in addressing the pressing issue. (Read More) Governor Cox to ceremoniously sign legislation that prevents child sexual abuse
On Wednesday, Governor Cox will ceremonially sign the bill that ensures full funding for all K-6 students to have the opportunity to receive sexual abuse prevention curriculum in school. This bill unanimously passed every vote in the 2024 Utah legislative session and was signed into law last month. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming April 10 â Utah Valley Chamber Pillar of the Valley recognizing Gail Miller, 7:00-9:00 pm, Register here April 11-12 â One Utah Summit, Grand America Hotel, Register here April 12 â Investiture of USU President Elizabeth R. Cantwell, 5:00-6:30 pm April 18 â Utahnsâ Perceptions of the Challenges Facing Women and Girls, 12:00-1:15 pm, Register here April 20 â United Utah Partyconvention April 27 â State GOP and Democratic Conventions | | |
On This Day In History 1865 - Civil War Ends and the Black Hawk Indian War begins in Utah. It was the longest and most destructive conflict between pioneer immigrants and Native Americans in Utah History 1917 - Irene Morgan Kirkaldy is born. She defied a bus driver in 1944 who ordered her to give up her seat and move to the segregated back then kicked the sheriff when arrested. Her actions led to a SCOTUS decision that outlawed segregated seating on interstate bus lines. She was awarded the Freedom Medal by President Clinton who said she âtook the first step on a journey that would change America foreverâ 1945 - Anti-Nazi theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer is hanged at Flossenburg, only days before the American liberation of the POW camp. 1959 - NASA introduces Americaâs first astronauts. 1996 - The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission files a lawsuit on behalf of over 300 women who had been sexually harassed at the Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal, Illinois. 2003 - Baghdad falls to US forces 2018 - Senator Tammy Duckworth becomes the first US Senator to give birth while in office. Quote of the Day âSilence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless.
Not to speak is to speak.
Not to act is to act.â
â Dietrich Bonhoeffer On the Punny Side I was told I could look at the eclipse through a colander. I tried it but it strained my eyes! ð | | |
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