Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson bidding farewell to a friend:Martha Hughes Cannon; 14-year-old paralyzed after drive-by shooting near TRAX station | | | 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 | June 3, 2024 It's Monday and National Egg Day! ð¥ Happy birthday to Rep. Steven J. Lund! ðð ð What you need to know State Sen. Mike Kennedy says he's running for Congress to heal America. As a practicing doctor and trained lawyer, Kennedy said the institutions in Washington, D.C., are sick and the best way to treat the problem is to send the right kind of coalition-building people willing to make a difference and not just engage in bombastic rhetoric. Rapid relevance Lt. Gov. Henderson is bidding farewell to a friend: Martha Hughes Cannon; 14-year-old boy paralyzed after drive-by shooting near Murray TRAX station; and the family of the Utah man held in Congo coup attempt has no proof he's alive. On the Hill Today 10:00 am: Senate Business and Labor Confirmation Committee | | |
| | Looking for balance in Utahâs redrock country: the motorized vehicle dilemma Much of what makes Utahâs redrock country so special is at risk from a dramatic increase in off-road vehicles. There is work underway to strike a balance between ensuring access to trailheads, overlooks, and recreation opportunities, while protecting our wildest places. Learn more. | | |
Utah Headlines Political news Sen. Mitt Romney criticizes Bragg, Democrats over Trump trial (Deseret News) Sen. Mike Lee leads effort to block Biden administration appointees and Democrat bills after Trump verdict (Deseret News) Editorial Board: Anti-immigration promises from Utah politicians threaten the American economy (Salt Lake Tribune) Inside Utah Politics: Women in politics and the challenges they face (ABC4) Utahâs governor issues proclamation on âBridge Buildingâ as Pride month begins (Fox13) Election news Past Trumpâs conviction, Utah voters instead fret over trust in the justice system (KUER) Grant Amjad Miller: I help Utahâs most vulnerable as a public defender. If elected, I can help to address homelessness at its roots. (Salt Lake Tribune) Jeff Howell: If elected, Iâll make sure Utahâs public money goes to Utahâs public schools, not siphoned off to private institutions (Salt Lake Tribune) Mike Lee is fundraising for Colby Jenkinsâ GOP primary election â and also taking a cut (Salt Lake Tribune) To help build election confidence, county clerks conduct voting machine tests (Fox13) Mail-in primary ballots go out Tuesday. Hereâs whoâs running and how to vote in Utah County (Daily Herald) What do voters stand to gain or lose in Utahâs Senate 29 Republican primary race? (St. George News) Utah news Family of toddler who nearly drowned in a Beaver Creek makes a crushing decision to take him off life support (KSL) Sunday Edition: Sarah Jane Weaver (KSL TV) Utahâs Hogle Zoo welcomes a Western lowland gorilla infant, a critically endangered species (KSL Newsradio) Ogden Union Station time capsule opened after 100 years (Fox13) Business/Tech The rise of the 'digital free' space (Deseret News) Fedâs favorite inflation metric shows signs of slowing in April (Deseret News) Utah's Brazilian community revives chamber to spur business development (KSL) Crime/Courts Jury orders death penalty for Chad Daybell in triple murder trial (KSL) Repeat offender bookings dropped by 61% at Sanpete County Jail. Here's how (UPR) Hoping for âtangible resultsâ on recidivism, Utah is casting a wide net for solutions (KUER) Culture 'Love's the answer': Thousands gather for annual Utah Pride Parade (KSL) Education Utah public charter school that has welcomed students the world over celebrates its 10th anniversary (Deseret News) Second thoughts about college? Why certificate-first schools like Ensign College and Davis Technical College are getting a second look (Deseret News) Utah County teachers finish academy made to help educate, prepare for school shooting (KUTV) School's out, forever: Final bell rings for Skyline High in Salt Lake City (KUTV) Environment Utah Rep. John Curtis seeks to quell salinity in Colorado River (Deseret News) How the military from Utah and beyond connects to the Great Salt Lake (Deseret News) Along the Great Salt Lakeâs shores, a podcast is telling stories of peril and hope (Salt Lake Tribune) Family Some Fatherâs Day traditions to treasure â or start (Deseret News) Struggling with in-laws? USU experts have some advice (KSL Newsradio) Health Tattoos may be risk factor for malignant lymphoma, study finds (Deseret News) Utah lawmakers respond to patients paying thousands for lifesaving treatments (Fox13) | | |
National Headlines General The right way to deal with AI-generated child pornography (Deseret News) Simone Biles cruises to 9th national title and gives Olympic champ Sunisa Lee a boost along the way (AP) Malcolm Gladwell takes fresh look at societal trends in âRevenge of the Tipping Pointâ (AP) Sally Buzbee steps down as executive editor of The Washington Post (Washington Post) Political news 6 major Supreme Court rulings to watch for in June (Deseret News) Gordon Smith: The issue no oneâs talking about, but should be. The filibuster. (Deseret News) Trump warns of 'breaking point' for Americans if he's jailed (Reuters) RNC co-chair Lara Trump attacks Hogan for calling for respect for legal process (Washington Post) Rep. Jackson Lee reveals pancreatic cancer diagnosis (The Hill) Nadine Menendez takes center stage in husbandâs corruption trial (Washington Post) Hunter Bidenâs gun trial starts today. Hereâs what to know. (Politico) Sen. Joe Manchin shakes things up for Democrats by becoming an independent (Deseret News) Election news Some say Trumpâs conviction wonât matter to voters. They shouldnât be so sure (Deseret News) Trump joins TikTok and calls it âan honor.â As president he once tried to ban the video-sharing app (AP) Trump now claiming (falsely) that he never called for Hillary Clinton to be locked up (Washington Post) The Proud Boys are back: How the far-right group is rebuilding to rally behind Trump (Reuters) Ukraine ðºð¦ Zelenskyy dominates Asia security conference as China, Taiwan trade barbs (Reuters) Basic training in Ukraine is barely covering the basics, commanders say (Washington Post) Israel and Gaza Biden's Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it, Netanyahu aide says (Reuters) In Gaza, months of war have left Palestinians with barely the necessities to survive (NPR) World news How the Church of Jesus Christ is helping vulnerable migrants in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela (Deseret News) A Ghana toddler sets a world record as the youngest male artist. His mom says he just loves colors (AP) Fake news reports and videos seek to undermine the Paris Olympics (New York Times) Claudia Sheinbaum claims sweeping mandate to become Mexico's first female president (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases OED recognized as Partner of the Year for air quality efforts The Utah Office of Energy Development (OED) is thrilled to share that it has been honored with the prestigious Community Partner of the Year Award at the 2024 UCAIR Summit. The award ceremony took place on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The UCAIR Annual Summit recognizes âthe work and achievements of Utahns dedicated to improving Utahâs air quality.â OED was selected as the 2024 Community Partner of the Year for its efforts to improve air quality using a multipronged approach through a comprehensive suite of programs, such as the Rural EV Infrastructure (REVI) and multiple tax incentives and rebates. (Read More) Sen. Nate Blouin speaks at White House summit on energy On May 28, 2024, Utah State Senator Nate Blouin attended a summit on electric grid modernization at the White House. Senator Blouin spoke on a panel with officials from across the country about the importance of renewable energy sources and investment in energy infrastructure. At the summit, the Biden-Harris administration announced the Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative, which is designed to improve the distribution of clean, affordable power. This initiative comes after the Biden-Harris administration announced $286,100,000 in public funding to support Utahâs clean energy infrastructure. It is clear that President Biden continues to prioritize the success of Utah families. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming June 5 â Farewell party for Martha Hughes Cannon (at least her statue), South steps, Utah Capitol, 5 pm - 8 pm June 6 â Bolder Way Forward 2nd Annual Summit, Zions Technology Campus, 9:00 am-2:00 pm, Register here June 18-19 â Interim Days June 25 â Primary Election Day August 14 â Hatch Foundation "Titan of Public Service" recognizing Sen. John Thune, Grand America August 20-21 â Interim Days September 17-18 â Interim Days October 15-16 â Interim Day November 19-20 â Interim Days | | |
On This Day In History 1906 - Singer/actress Josephine Baker is born. She was the first African American woman to star in a major motion picture and to integrate an American concert hall. She was also a spy and owner of Folies-Bergere in Paris. 1916 - President Woodrow Wilson signs National Defense Act, expanding the size and scope of the National Guard, which was the network of state militias that had been developing from colonial times. 1919 - Elizabeth Koontz is born, the first African-American president of the National Education Association. 1937 - Duke of Windsor weds American socialite Wallis Simpson 1940 - Last British and French troops evacuated from Dunkirk. 1965 - First American astronaut, Major Edward H. White II, walks in space. 1989 - Crackdown at Tiananmen begins 2016 - Muhammad Ali dies at age 74 Quote of the Day âWe need a coalition of people that are willing to actually make a difference and not be grandstanding and fundraising and disagreeable about that approach theyâre going to take.â âSen. Mike Kennedy On the Punny Side The swordfish has few predators in the wild. Except for the rare penfish, which is said to be mightier. | | |
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