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Utah Headlines Political news Blake Moore reelected as vice chair of House Republican Conference (Deseret News) Can Trump make good on his pledge to scrap the Department of Education? More than 100,000 Utah students currently benefit from funds provided by the divisive federal agency (Deseret News) More than half of Utah counties swung away from President-elect Donald Trump compared to 2020. (Deseret News) Opinion: Will pollsters ever get it right? (Deseret News) What Mike Lee, John Curtis said about new Senate GOP leader John Thune (KSL TV) 2030 census could bring Utah another House seat (KSL Newsradio) Utah economists weigh in on Trump's economic challenges amid negative voter sentiment (KUTV) Utah legislature Utahâs public colleges may face budget cuts in 2025 (Deseret News) Bills on child placement and missing, murdered Indigenous people to return (Fox13) Lesser narrowly trails Koford in House District 10 race as ballots continue to be processed (Standard-Examiner) Municipal news Weber County Commission approves funding requests for planned transportation projects (Standard-Examiner) County Council members face storm of criticism over proposed 20 percent tax hike (Cache Valley Daily) City construction crews break water pipe, tells landlord heâs responsible to pay (KSL TV) SLCO Sheriffâs Office requests budget increase to improve wages (KSL Newsradio) Another hefty bill awaits Salt Lake Cityâs downtown remake: a $1B Salt Palace renovation (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Womanâs gift of comfort, joy outlives her, finished by friends (Deseret News) Addressing violence against Indigenous people in Utah (KSL TV) Utah Army veteran shares mental health journey, resources for others (KSL TV) Karel Vejmelka posts 49 saves, Utah HC scores 3 goals in 2 minutes to upset Hurricanes (Deseret News) Biz/Tech Inflation ticks up in October mostly driven by housing cost increases (Deseret News) âThe Disneyland of American grocery storesâ: How Trader Joeâs became a tourist hot spot (KSL TV) Report: Spirit Airlines preparing to file for bankruptcy (KSL) Crime/Courts Utah Supreme Court asking for public comment on bar exam proposal (KSL Newsradio) Suspect accused of destroying power substation equipment, causing power outage for 830 (KUTV) Culture Utah immigrant advocates say election results have prompted fear, concern in the community (KSL) Showing kindness to those who are sad and afraid. How serving others can mend political rifts, on World Kindness Day and every day (Deseret News) Elder Gary E. Stevenson, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce help announce 2024 Giving Machines locations (Deseret News) Cache Valley program helps refugees resettle, making Logan their new home (UPR) Education Granite Schools is looking to close 3 more elementary schools (Fox13) Washington County school board approves controversial boundary change after heated debate (St. George News) Environment Here's what's new at Utah's 15 ski resorts in what's anticipated to be another busy season (KSL) Pilot timed-entry system at Arches National Park will continue for fourth year (Salt Lake Tribune) Health SafeUT app annual report shows lives saved, crises averted (Deseret News) Overdose deaths down in 45 United States, but not in Utah (KUTV) Utah veterans could lose health care access if Salt Lake City V.A. canât find volunteer drivers (Salt Lake Tribune) Housing Public lands could be part of solution for Utah's growing affordable housing crisis (KUTV) Nomad Alliance Group concerned over new possible shelter locations (Fox13) Draper eases accessory dwelling unit restrictions to combat housing crisis (KUTV) | | |
National Headlines General Results show that Peanut the squirrel tested negative for rabies ð¢ (Deseret News) Guardian quits X social media platform, citing racism and conspiracy theories (Reuters) 2 more escaped monkeys recaptured and enjoying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in South Carolina (AP) Bakery owner discovers longtime customer is her biological son (Washington Post) Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X (AP) Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend (AP) Political news Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader (AP) Fear of backlash causes young voters to stay silent (Deseret News) Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, he resigns House seat immediately, 2 days before the Ethics Committee report was to be released (Deseret News) 'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general (NPR) 'Welcome back': Biden says to Trump at White House meeting (Deseret News) Exclusive: Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say (Reuters) Trump would like to bring back mental institutions, but experts are skeptical (NPR) 1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target (AP) Trump picks Gaetz and Gabbard for top jobs, daring Senate GOP to defy him (Washington Post) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukrainian soldiers focus on keeping Russian advances at bay and brace for storm to come from US (AP) Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile kill 6, injure 30 in Ukraine (AP) Israel and Gaza Middle East latest: Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza Strip (AP) Palestinians say north Gaza destruction is widespread as rights group warns some may never return (Reuters) World news China opens huge port in Peru to extend its reach in Latin America (Washington Post) | | |
| | News Releases Nominees announced for Second District Court vacancy The Second District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Second District Court. The vacancy results from the appointment of Judge Rita Cornish to the Business and Chancery Court on Aug. 21, 2024. The nominees for the vacancy are: Keith Backman; Catherine Conklin; Joel Ferre; Matthew Hansen; and Blake Hills. Written comments can be submitted to the Second District Judicial Nominating Commission at [email protected] or Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, P.O. Box 142330, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2330. The deadline for written comments is noon Nov. 24, 2024. (Read More) Moore re-elected to serve as House GOP conference vice chair Today, Congressman Blake Moore released the following statement after being re-elected to serve as House Republican Conference Vice Chair for the 119th Congress: âI am thrilled to be re-elected to serve as the House Republican Conference Vice Chair for the 119th Congress. My team and I have worked hard over the last year to support each and every member and their staff to promote an optimistic, productive, and unified message that meets Americans where they are and shares our conservative agenda for a better future,â said Congressman Blake Moore. âI look forward to serving with the House Republican leadership team as we build on our success and demonstrate to the American people that we are a strong, dynamic conference that will deliver policies that make our nation more free, safe, prosperous, and strong. The American people voted for Republican leadership in the House, Senate, and White House, and we are ready to hit the ground running.â Sutherland launches Work & Opportunity Initiative with new research Sutherland Institute launched its Work & Opportunity Initiative today with an accompanying research report. The primary goal of the Work & Opportunity Initiative is to identify and address any barriers to upward mobility experienced by Utah families, especially those striving to escape poverty. The paper includes a framework of policy recommendations, such as: increasing state-level flexibility from the federal government to explore innovative alternative approaches to safety net reform, providing enhanced financial planning tools for safety net participants, and conducting additional study of social safety net recidivism. (Read More) Decorated violinist and concertmaster to celebrate 20th anniversary conducting iconic Vivaldi by Candlelight concert Now in its 42nd year, the Vivaldi by Candlelight concert series is set to captivate Utahns with an exquisite showcase of pieces by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi and other Baroque Era masters. Held in support of Utah Global Diplomacyâs mission to promote respect and understanding between the people of Utah and the global community, this performance will celebrate the 20th anniversary of acclaimed violinist and former Utah Symphony associate concertmaster Gerald Elias conducting the chamber orchestra. Vivaldi by Candlelight: Glory of the Violin will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the historic First Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM with doors opening at 6:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased online at www.utahglobaldiplomacy.org. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Nov. 15 â Women & Business Conference & ATHENA Awards Luncheon with the Salt Lake Chamber, Grand America Hotel. Register here Nov. 19-20 â Interim Days Dec. 3 â Promoting Civility and Dignity in Utah, with UWLP, 12:00-1:15 pm, Register here Jan. 9 â Whatâs Up Down South Economic Summit. St. George. Register here Jan. 10 â Rural Utah Data Symposium. St. George. Register here Jan 14 â Utah Taxpayers Association Legislative Outlook Conference, 9 am - 12:00 pm, Little America Hotel, Register here Jan. 21 â Utah legislative session begins Mar. 7 â Utah legislative session ends | | |
On This Day In History 1851 - Herman Melville publishes âMoby-Dickâ 1889 - Journalist Elizabeth Cochran, aka Nellie Bly, sails around the world in 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes, and 14 seconds, beating the fictional record set by Phineas Fogg in Jules Verneâs Around the World in Eighty Days 1948 - King Charles is born. 1954 - Condoleeza Rice is born. She is the first black woman, second African American (after Colin Powell), and second woman (after Madeleine Albright) to serve as US Secretary of State. 1959 - Bryan Stevenson is born. An American social justice activist and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, he is also the author of Just Mercy 1960 - Six-year-old Ruby Bridges walks into William Frantz Elementary School accompanied by federal marshals 1970 - Plane crash devastates Marshall University football team, killing all on board 1985 - Volcano erupts in Colombia, burying nearby towns and killing over 20,000 1994 - First public trains run through the Channel Tunnel linking England and France under the English Channel Quote of the Day "Our brokenness is also the source of our common humanity, the basis for our shared search for comfort, meaning, and healing. Our shared vulnerability and imperfection nurtures and sustains our capacity for compassion.â
â Bryan Stevenson, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption On the Punny Side We do not throw away perfectly good food in this house. We put it in Tupperware & wait for it to go bad & then we throw it away. | | |
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