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Good Monday morning from Salt Lake City.
Utah Republicans continue fighting amongst themselves. The medical marijuana initiative is within 1,000 signatures of qualifying for the ballot. North Korea signals they may be open to discussing their nuclear weapons program.
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We told you last week about some proposed rule changes for the Utah GOP that would crack down on some misbehavior by the party's central committee. A party committee declined to forward those proposals to delegates at the convention. Party Chair Rob Anderson said the proposals were submitted fairly, so he included them on the convention agenda anyway [Utah Policy].
We reviewed the latest signature totals for the various ballot initiatives, and the proposal to legalize medical marijuana is within 1,000 signatures of qualifying for November's ballot [Utah Policy].
Utahns say they're satisfied with the direction the state is headed while they're not as confident with the direction of the country overall [Utah Policy].
Gov. Gary Herbert says he will "actively oppose" the medical marijuana ballot initiative because it could lead to recreational use. Our "Political Insiders" don't think he'll be very effective [Utah Policy].
| Utah GOP food fight continues as a party committee attempts to nix rule changes intended to reign in dissident members By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor A Utah GOP committee is attempting to squash proposed changes to the party's governing documents designed to reign in the behavior of some dissident members of the GOP State Central Committee, but Party Chair Rob Anderson says that group is overstepping their authority.... |
| Utahns more confident in the state's direction than the nation as a whole By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor More Utahns believe the United States is going in the wrong direction than the right direction, but by a large majority they believe the state itself is going the right way, a recent UtahPolicy.com poll shows.... |
| Medical marijuana proposal on the cusp of qualifying for November's ballot By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor The initiative to legalize medical marijuana is within 1,000 signatures of qualifying for November's ballot.... |
| Guest opinion: Improving education for students with special needs By Christine Cooke, J.D. We have a responsibility to help all our students no matter how unique their needs might be.... |
| Will Herbert's opposition to the medical cannabis initiative have an impact? Our 'Political Insiders' don't think so By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Polls show that more than 3/4 of Utahns support a proposed ballot initiative to legalize medical cannabis. Despite that overwhelming support, Gov. Gary Herbert recently said he would "actively oppose" the ballot initiative.... |
| Utah Office for Victims of Crime celebrates National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 8-14 The Office for Victims of Crime helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims Rights Week every April by promoting victims' rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.... |
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Salt Lake Tribune
George Chapman: SLC sales tax increase should all go to streets
Op-ed: Public Market at Rio Grande area? There is no there there.
Op-ed: If affordable housing sinks, we all sink with it
Editorial: Utah and Idaho need to be clear about their need for water in Bear Lake
Editorial: UTA needs new management more than new name
Davis County Sheriff's Office business manager on paid leave amid another audit into the office
There's been a surge in the number of Utah women who carry guns - here's why
Deseret News
Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: Medical marijuana - not what the doctor ordered?
Natalie Gochnour: Utah could use a little beautification
Boyd Matheson: The path to immigration reform is clear. The real question is, who will lead?
Editorial: Good service and management should be the hallmark of UTA, not the name
Editorial: America isn't as divided as it thinks
Lehi police close investigation into extortion claims against state senator
Judge dismisses FEC complaint against ex-Utah A.G. John Swallow
Former GOP gubernatorial candidate endorses Larry Myers for U.S. Senate
Utah officials concerned about marijuana shop 3 miles from border
Research shows housing becoming less affordable along Wasatch Front
Sixth-generation Utah farmer defends his land as plans for new highway come to light
Other
Utah County Democrats choose delegates, leadership at convention (Daily Herald)
Weber County Democratic leader optimistic about 3 Utah House races (Standard-Examiner)
Trump threatens 'Animal Assad,' Putin over alleged chemical attack in Syria (CBS News)
Kevin Williamson firing shows the 'nonpartisan' media's true colors (New York Post)
Americans Face Highest Pump Prices in Years (Wall Street Journal)
'Unsafe to the community': Facebook takes on pro-Trump Diamond and Silk (American Mirror)
New Jersey Governor Signs 'Name And Shame' Order On Gun Data (NPR)
Trump denies John Kelly's influence is diminished (CNN)
Farmers who propelled Trump to presidency fear becoming pawns in trade war (Washington Post)
Stock market cooling off from the 'Trump bump' (The Hill)
Mark Zuckerberg's Washington Mission: Stay Cool in a Very Hot Seat (Wall Street Journal)
Giving Thanks
"'Thank you' is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding." Alice Walker
Tough on Russia
"In a press conference, President Trump said that nobody has been tougher on Russia than him. In fact, last night he made sure to hit Putin extra hard during their pillow fight." Jimmy Fallon
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