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| The UtahPolicy.com daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the top local and national news about politics and public policy. Send news tips or feedback to [email protected], or message us on Twitter. Situational awareness - March 3, 2020Good morning and happy Super Tuesday from Salt Lake City!TICK TOCKThere are 8 working days remaining in the 2020 Utah LegislatureThe Utah presidential primary election is today (3/3/2020)9 days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature (3/12/2020)21 days to the statewide neighborhood caucus meetings (3/24/2020)53 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)119 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)245 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)328 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Some Salt Lake County Republicans are lobbying to get a bill ending straight-ticket voting across the finish line. Lawmakers may allocate up to $16 million to fight coronavirus. Joe Biden picks up some big endorsements ahead of the Super Tuesday vote.MUST-SEE TV!I'll be joining KUTV 2 News tonight from 4:30 to 8:30 to provide commentary and analysis for Super Tuesday. I'd appreciate it if you tune in. MARCH POLITICAL MADNESSIt's almost time for our third-annual "Utah political bracket" contest where we pit the 64 top Utah politicos against each other in our own version of March madness. Will last year's winner, Greg Hughes, triumph again, or will another claim the championship belt? If you would like to be part of our selection committee to set the field of 64, send me an email at [email protected]. Thanks for subscribing to Utah's must-read daily political news rundown.If you know of friends or colleagues who would benefit from our daily news roundup, please encourage them to sign up for our emails.Today At Utah PolicyHouse Republicans lobbying to pass Arent's straight-ticket voting banBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Some Republican House members are pushing hard to get a Democratic-sponsored bill to eliminate the straight-party vote option on Utah's ballots over the finish line this year.Utah would study the use of a drug to help minors transition genders under proposed legislation By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Should the Utah state government study the use of a hormonal drug now used to help minors "transition" to the opposite sex?Lawmakers eyeing up to $16 million to fight coronavirus outbreak By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor A state representative wants to allocate $14 million to $16 million now in preparation for a possible coronavirus outbreak in Utah. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Jay Evensen: A conservative argument for assisting low-income housing Bill calls for sensitivity training for Utah substitute teachers Resolution calls on Utah public schools to emphasize study of Holocaust, genocide Utah Senate votes to prohibit abortion in the state Utah bill seeking to stop hidden rental fees clears House 'Let us transform this country,' Bernie Sanders tells Utah crowd Utah's first medical marijuana pharmacy opens for business Olympia Hills opponents plead with McAdams to step in, stop project Utah business giants launch $100M effort to preserve affordable housing Committee sends bill to tackle insulin costs to Senate Bill to ban hand-held cellphone use while driving clears Utah committee Utah budget qualms kill legislative proposal for new dinosaur park Salt Lake mayor takes on climate change, growth, homelessness in first State of the City speechSalt Lake Tribune Bonneville Shoreline Trail runs into dispute between trail advocates and environmentalists Utah lawmakers get creative with requests for 'education' funding Bill changing redistricting initiative sails through Utah Senate committee Amy Klobuchar campaigns in Utah as 'true tribute to grit' - then drops out hours later Bernie Sanders draws a large crowd in Utah ahead of Super Tuesday primary vote Did you vote early for a candidate who dropped out? Sorry, no do-overs Senators hit brakes on tax hike for Utah car rentals Utah's first marijuana pharmacy opens in Salt Lake City Utah Senate votes to ban all elective abortions - if Supreme Court ever allows it Coronavirus will hit Utah, state officials say, and here's how they are preparing for it Senators advance ban on hand-held cellphone use while driving Utah lawmaker abandons push to elect judges Utahraptor State Park bill stalls in Senate committee Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall pledges action on climate change during first state of the city addressOther Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders draws thousands at Salt Lake City rally (Daily Herald) Utah County political parties, elections division prepare for state's first Super Tuesday (Daily Herald) Weber County primary turnout 40%-45% so far, polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday (Standard-Examiner)NATIONAL HEADLINESSuper TuesdayThe biggest day of the 2020 primary is here as voters in 14 states hit the polls [New York Times]. Biden gets a boostBoth Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar dropped their presidential bids and endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden [New York Times]. CoronavirusThe virus has now claimed six lives in the U.S. as 15 states have reported cases [Washington Post]. Congressional leaders are close to reaching a deal to fund the response to coronavirus [Politico]. After several days of losses, the stock market rallied on Monday [Bloomberg]. President Donald Trump called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to boost the economy [Washington Post]. Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court said Monday it would take up a legal challenge to Obamacare. They will hear the case when the new term begins in October, meaning there will be no decision on the healthcare law prior to the 2020 election [NBC News]. The Court will not hear a case from gun rights activists challenging a federal ban on bump stocks [BuzzFeed]. MediaLongtime MSNBC host Chris Matthews resigned abruptly on Monday following allegations he made multiple inappropriate comments to women and a spate of controversial on-air statements [New York Times]. BUSINESS HEADLINESA. Scott Anderson: Utah's rural communities need more business opportunities (Deseret News) Business loan innovator Lendio nabs $55 million in fresh funding (Deseret News) Utah economy shows few signs of slowing despite coronavirus scare, analyst says (Deseret News) Is Utah tech too successful? New report celebrates victories, but highlights concerns (Deseret News)Policy NewsCommunity partners announce initiative aimed at preserving Utah's existing affordable housingThe Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation, Intermountain Healthcare, Utah Nonprofit Housing Corporation and Zions Bank announced today, the new Utah Housing Preservation Fund, aimed at addressing the state's housing shortage and affordability.Why talking politics is America's most feared pastime In 2020, we may gain a new president, but we'll also lose more friends. A new survey by VitalSmarts, home of Crucial Conversations Training, shows an alarming and increasing trend of hurtful trash-talking politics among coworkers and friends. More National HeadlinesOn PBS, David Brooks Sees 'A Lot of Upside for the Democrats' on Coronavirus (NewsBusters) Dow roars back from coronavirus sell-off with biggest gain since 2009, surges 5.1% (CNBC) How modern education has destroyed the next generation's soul (Washington Times) Journalist Who Defended Katie Hill Failed to Disclose He Dated Her (Free Beacon) Stalking a Rustically Hip Family on Instagram (New Yorker) Covington Catholic student will sue New York Times, CBS, ABC, other outlets for publishing falsehoods (The Blaze) Marianne Williamson rips Buttigieg, Klobuchar for endorsing Biden (The Hill) Beto O'Rourke to endorse Biden: report (The Hill) SNL host John Mulvaney says senators should stab Trump just like they did Julius Caesar (LifeZette)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1820 - Congress passes the Missouri Compromise. 1845 - Florida is admitted as the 27th state. 1931 - President Herbert Hoover signed into law a bill making "The Star-Spangled Banner" the national anthem. 1991 - Motorist Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police in a scene captured on amateur video. 2005 - Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly an airplane non-stop around the world solo without refueling. Wise WordsLiberty"There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism."Alexander Hamilton Lighter SideConversion Camp"So Pence actually has an interesting plan to fight the coronavirus. He's going to send the virus to a conversion camp where it can pray itself into the common cold."- JIMMY FALLON Listen to us on_Apple Podcasts Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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