'My dad gave his life for me,' says son of Layton man; SLC Airport adds AmEx lounge to Concourse B; and Wally Amos has died | | | The Utah Policy newsletter is your one-stop source for political and policy-minded news. We scour the news so you don't have to! Send news tips or feedback to Holly Richardson at [email protected]. If you're a candidate in 2024 and want to advertise on UtahPolicy.com, contact Suzanne Benitez. | | |
Situational Analysis | Aug. 15, 2024 It's Thursday and National Lemon Meringue Pie Day. ð What you need to know Sen. John Thune was in Salt Lake City on Wednesday to receive the Titan of Public Service Award from The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation. The Senate Republican Whip said Republicans have to execute, stay focused and have a consistent, coherent message that is attractive to voters around the country if they want to win the presidency and control of the Senate. Rapid relevance 'My dad gave his life for me,' says son of Layton man who drowned at Willard Bay; Salt Lake Intâl Airport adds American Express lounge to Concourse B; and Wally Amos, creator of Famous Amos cookies, has died | | |
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Utah Headlines Political news Sen. Romney and other lawmakers call on Biden to create task force on global sporting events (Deseret News) Salt Lake City makes tweaks to Delta Center district zoning changes as it nears vote (KSL) Utah, Navajo Nation officials break ground on $152M San Juan County road upgrade (KSL) Gov. Spencer Cox named co-chairman of National Housing Crisis Task Force (KSL) S.L. County Council sends half-billion-dollar bond for homelessness, criminal justice reform to November ballots (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah is due for the Big One. So why did state leaders do away with earthquake-safety commission? (Salt Lake Tribune) Election news Utahns to vote on a constitutional amendment that would alter how income tax revenues can be used (Deseret News) Lee, other Republicans line up behind Cox as Lyman plans write-in campaign (KSL TV) Phil Lymanâs write-in campaign unlikely to hurt Cox in the general election (Deseret News) Gwen Walz, wife of Dem V.P. pick Tim Walz, seeking Utah support (Salt Lake Tribune) Fed up with GOP and Dems, more independents are running in Utah, and they now see a path to victory (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Orem officials call Tuesdayâs storm greater than once-in-a-century; residents continue to cleanup (KSL TV) 'The most deserving of heroes': Tooele veteran gifted smart home (KSL) Olympics Breakdancing will not return to the 2028 LA Games. How do sports get dropped from the Olympics? (Deseret News) Utahâs resource of languages for the Olympics (KSL TV) Business/Tech Inflation dips more than expected in July, setting up for Fed rate cut next month (Deseret News) Education Tooele County School District continues to grow with all-day kindergarten and new high school (KSL) Alpine School District Board of Education votes to raise taxes in Utah County (KSL Newsradio) Wearable panic alarms installed in nearly half of Weber schools (KUTV) Granite District students welcomed back with new schools, new cell phone ban (KUTV) Primary Children's says 'mental health toolkit' should be part of back-to-school preparations (KSL) From classroom to C-Span: St. George teacher creates content used throughout nation (St. George News) Environment Itâs cute and super tiny â and groups claim this little mammalâs not being protected (Deseret News) Contamination & concern: The challenge with Utah water (Deseret News) Utah officials urge you to âpoop with a planâ when youâre in the desert (ABC4) Farmers' Almanac offers potentially positive outlook for Utah this winter (KSL) The Wasatch Front has jumped out of the heat and into the shower (KUER) Family Southern Utah group donates bikes to kids at domestic violence prevention nonprofit (St. George News) Susan R. Madsen: Utah has a problem with violence against women. Thereâs a clear solution. (Salt Lake Tribune) Health Human parvovirus on the rise in the U.S. Should you worry? (Deseret News) From coffee to energy gels: How much caffeine should go into your workouts? (Deseret News) FDA approves nasal spray for serious allergic reactions (Deseret News) Feeling old? Your molecules change rapidly around ages 44 and 60. (Washington Post) Housing Utah awarded $8 million to expand affordable housing for people with disabilities (KSL TV) | | |
National Headlines General US military sex assault cases much higher than official estimates, study finds (Reuters) Columbia president resigns after months of turmoil on campus (New York Times) Political news President Biden joked about life after the White House: âIâm looking for a job.â (New York Times) White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly (AP) New Jersey governor to name former aide the caretaker for Bob Menendezâs Senate seat (Politico) Election news Why Trump keeps talking about fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter (Washington Post) Walz agrees to Oct. 1 VP debate (Politico) Luntz: Trump âcommitting political suicideâ as Harris seizes âintensity advantageâ (The Hill) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukraine says advance into Russia 'going well', creates strategic buffer (Reuters) Ukraine gambled on an incursion deep into Russian territory. The bold move changed the battlefield (AP) Israel and Gaza Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement as regional tensions simmer (Reuters) As Gaza death toll passes 40,000, corpses are buried in yards, streets, tiered graves (AP) World news Stonehenge's hefty Altar Stone came all the way from Scotland (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases Hatch Foundation honors Senator John Thune as 2024 Titan of Public Service The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation held its Titan of Public Service Award gala Wednesday evening, recognizing the achievements and contributions of Senate Republican Whip John Thune. The annual event honors individuals who exemplify the values of service, civility, and bipartisanship, which were the hallmarks of Senator Hatchâs public service. This yearâs gala continues the tradition of recognizing distinguished public servants, following in the footsteps of last yearâs honorees, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao. (Read More) Utah continues to see increasing enrollment in full-day kindergarten The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is excited to report that there were an additional 707 kindergarten classrooms during the 2023-2024 school year. This increase follows the passage of H.B. 477 during the 2023 legislative session. H.B. 477 opened up full-day kindergarten opportunities for all local education agencies, with an option for half-day kindergarten. (Read More) Policy brief: Income tax earmark amendment On the November 2024 ballot, voters will decide whether to amend the Utah Constitution to allow income tax revenue to be used for any public function, contingent on maintaining certain school funding provisions. A new policy brief from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute summarizes current and proposed uses of the income tax and impacts on K-12 funding. (Read More) Romney, bipartisan group of colleagues call on President Biden to create global sporting task force U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today joined a bipartisan group of colleagues, led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), in calling on President Biden to establish a White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and 2031 Rugby World Cupâall of which will take place in various cities and states across the United States over the next decade. The task force would oversee the preparation for and security of the games, including efforts to improve international visa processing. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming August 20-21 â Interim Days September 17-18 â Interim Days October 4 â Conservative Climate Summit, 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, UVU, Register here October 4 â Hatch Foundation hosts Civil Dialogue Symposium with Dana Perino, 2:00 pm, USU, Register here October 7-9 â One Utah Summit, SUU, Register here October 15-16 â Interim Day November 15 â Women & Business Conference & ATHENA Awards Luncheon with the Salt Lake Chamber, Grand America Hotel, Register here November 19-20 â Interim Days | | |
On This Day In History 1057 - The real Macbeth, King of Scots, slain in battle by the son of King Duncan who was slain by Macbeth 17 years previously 1876 - US law removes Indians from Black Hills after gold is found 1890 - Elizabeth Bolden is born. When Lizzie Bolden died at the age of 116 years and 118 days, she had lived through 21 U.S. Presidents. At the age of 30, the passage of the 19th Amendment would provide Bolden with her first opportunity to vote in a Presidential election. The supercentenarian was the oldest living person in the world at the time of her death. 1909 - Cathedral of the Madeleine is dedicated in Salt Lake City. 1914 - The Panama Canal opens 1961 - The Berlin Wall is built 1969 - Woodstock begins 1971 - US President Richard Nixon announces a 90-day freeze on wages, prices & rents 1973 - The National Black Feminist Organization is formed. 2021 - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees the country as Taliban forces enter the capital Kabul and take control Quote of the Day "Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product."
âEleanor Roosevelt On the Punny Side My doctor just diagnosed me with a severe lack of awareness. That came out of nowhere. | | |
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