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A group calling itself "Keep My Voice" has filed a ballot initiative to repeal SB54, which would eliminate the signature-gathering path to the ballot for candidates. That means a return to the caucus/convention system as the only route to a party's nomination. Organizers reportedly plan to use the March caucus meetings as a mechanism for getting the 113,000 signatures they need to get on the ballot [Utah Policy].
Mitt Romney was reportedly caught off guard by Sen. Orrin Hatch's decision to retire last week. Romney's camp thought Hatch was going to heed President Donald Trump's urging to run for an eighth term. Now that Hatch is out, Romney's wife, Ann, is encouraging him to run [Utah Policy].
Democrat Ben McAdams announces he raised more than $500,000 in the first few months after he announced his bid for Congress in Utah's 4th CD. McAdams's campaign says most of that money came from small, individual donations and Utah donors [Utah Policy].
Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman warns members of Congress that Russia is preparing to interfere with the 2018 and 2020 elections. "Putin has never been stronger," he reportedly said [Utah Policy].
Population trends show that Colorado, Arizona, Montana, and Oregon are on pace gain seats in Congress after the 2020 Census. Northeastern and Sun Belt states are poised to lose seats [Utah Policy].
| Group seeking to eliminate signature route for candidates files ballot initiative to repeal SB54 By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor A group supporting the caucus and convention system for nominating candidates is aiming to put a petition on the 2018 ballot that would repeal SB54, which would completely eliminate the signature-gathering route.... |
| Report: Romney's were caught off guard by Hatch's retirement; now Ann is encouraging Mitt to run By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor A number of people close to the Romney family say Mitt's wife, Ann, is encouraging him to run for the open U.S. Senate seat in Utah.... |
| Huntsman warns lawmakers Russia preparing to interfere in the 2018, 2020 By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Jon Huntsman, former Utah Governor and current ambassador to Russia, told members of Congress on Tuesday that Russia is preparing to interfere in the 2018 and 2020 U.S. elections and, if they do, relations between the two countries are "done."... |
| Weekly survey: Will Romney get a Republican challenger? By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor If Mitt Romney jumps into the U.S. Senate race, will he face a credible challenge for the Republican nomination? Also, do you believe the allegations raised in Michael Wolff's book, Fire and Fury? Vote now in our weekly survey.... |
| McAdams raises more than $500,000 in the most recent quarter By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Democrat Ben McAdams reports raising a little more than $500,000 during the most recent fundraising period in his congressional race against Republican Mia Love.... |
| CYBER 24 podcast: Virginia Gov. McAuliffe leads states efforts to meet the threat of cyber attacks By Marty Carpenter Cybersecurity issues receive more and more attention as states come to a better understanding of just how much a target they are for hackers. The more data you have, the bigger of a target you are. But many states were slow to adopt robust security measures and many are stil... |
| Western states should gain seats in Congress after 2020 Census, but not Utah By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor According to population trends, four western states should gain one or two seats in Congress, while most of the losses will come from the rust belt.... |
| 2018 Utah candidate tracker - Congress By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor There's a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2018 as well as all four U.S. House seats. Here's our list of rumored and declared candidates.... |
| 2018 Utah candidate tracker - Utah Senate By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor 2018 means another election cycle is upon us. Half of the Utah Senate seats are up for election this year, including an unexpected one because of a retirement. Here's our running list of candidates for those seats.... |
| 2018 Utah candidate tracker - Utah House By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Next week candidates can start gathering signatures to get on the 2018 ballot. All 75 Utah House seats are up for election this year. Here's our running list of who's in, who's out and who's challenging.... |
| Sen. Lee statement on Utah retaining apache battalion Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement in response to Army Secretary Mark Esper's recent decision to follow The National Commission on the Future of the Army's recommendation to retain four Attack-Reconnaissance Battalions, each with 18 aircraft, in four state... |
Salt Lake Tribune
Editorial: State school board votes in favor of health and art classes
Utah's air quality is sickening, even killing locals year-round, new research suggests
Jon Huntsman Sr. backs Mitt Romney for Senate, says he'd represent Utah 'very, very well'
Utah Gov. Herbert sees monument changes as helpful 'reset' - but tribes view it as betrayal
Money rolling in for Ben McAdams in his race against Mia Love
Utah Gov. Herbert says Romney should run for the Senate
Tooele's first female mayor in its 165-year history takes oath of office
Salt Lake County district attorney faces a political challenge from inside his office
Deseret News
Ralph Hancock: Donald Trump, President Monson and the times we live in
Op-ed: Utah's special-needs students deserve more choices
Editorial: Compassionate and effective solutions to emulate in the opioid crisis
Prosecutor Nathan Evershed announces run for district attorney
Utah groups honored for fighting 'modern-day slavery'
McAdams says he's raised more than $500,000 for congressional run
Utah lawmaker wants to ban smoking on Capitol campus
Salt Lake County Council picks first chairwoman
Army decision to keep Apache helicopter units saves Utah National Guard jobs
Opting out of tests a sticking point in Utah's plan to comply with federal education law
Utah is top state for population growth, but not because people are moving here
Curtis' monument bill earns praise, criticism
Other
Utah House member, former senator eye bids for Weber County Commission seats (Standard-Examiner)
Legislative town halls to resume as session looms (Logan Herald Journal)
Washington Governor Claims 'Just 59 Days' To Save Children From Global Warming (Daily Caller)
Stocks finish at record highs, S&P 500 has best start to a year since 1987 (CNBC)
Amid Signs of a Thaw in North Korea, Tensions Bubble Up (Wall Street Journal)
Trump, Congress reach deal to negotiate DACA, border security (NBC News)
Steve Bannon Steps Down From Breitbart Post (New York Times)
Joe Arpaio, Ex-Sheriff Pardoned by Trump, Announces Senate Run in Arizona (New York Times)
The Cliven Bundy Prosecution Was a Miscarriage of Justice. He Deserved to Walk Free. (Slate)
Jeff Bezos is now worth more than Bill Gates ever was (Recode)
Coal mogul: Trump should fire energy officials for rejecting Perry plan (The Hill)
Lawmaker charged with pocketing Hurricane Sandy aid (USA Today)
Global growth back at pre-crisis levels, says World Bank (BBC News)
Education
"If a man neglects education, he walks lame to the end of his life." Plato
Moon
"President Trump announced that he wants to send astronauts back to the moon for the first time in 45 years. And then the president was startled when Melania yelled, "I'll go!" Harry Styles
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