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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],. Situational Analysis - September 15, 2020Good Tuesday morning. Are you getting tired of fanless football? TICK TOCK9 days to the 1st Congressional District debate (9/24/2020) Today At Utah Policy Policymaker Profile: Getting to Know Peter ReichardBy Staff Utah Policy regularly profiles policymakers from across the state. This week we profile Peter Reichard, president of the Utah Foundation, an independent, nonpartisan research organization.Education: Loyola University (BA); Fordham University (MA). Growing up: I grew up in New Orleans in a family with four boys and a girl. I was the second youngest. I loved growing up as part of an army of kids. Our parents taught us to appreciate music, literature, and architecture. Our house was a constant renovation zone and the center of activity for neighborhood kids. My dad was a history professor and college administrator; my mom was a psychologist.  Webb's Wrap: Big projects bode well for Utah's future . . . Daylight Saving Time . . . GOP strategy against Wilson . . . Gun sales skyrocketBy LaVarr Webb Who says Utah's economy is struggling? You certainly wouldn't know it considering the big projects just finished or underway that will bring jobs and economic growth. Someone obviously has faith in Utah's future. The first phase of the brand new Jake Garn Salt Lake City International Airport (well, the name isn't actually official yet) opens today. It's hard to overestimate the importance of the airport to Utah's economy. Travel will eventually come back, and the new airport will be an immense asset. Meet Utah's federal delegation with SL Chamber By Press Release Pollster Frank Luntz, along with members of Utah's congressional delegation, will be featured Sept. 29-30 at the Salt Lake Chamber's annual Washington, D.C. event, which this year will be both interactive and in-person at the Grand America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News
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Policy NewsLeadership Tip 9-15-20"The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet." -- Theodore M. Hesburgh (Published by Utah-based Qualtrics.com)  Major planning effort launched to redevelop prison siteMajor efforts kicked off Monday for one of the most significant economic development opportunities in Utah history. State and local officials announced the hiring of a nationally recognized planning expert and initiated the master planning process for the 700 acres of state-owned property at the Utah State Prison in Draper. They also released a statewide survey to solicit public input that will help to guide the process.  Warehouse Exchange finalizes deal with Utah Inland Port AuthorityUtah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), a political subdivision of the state of Utah, and a public corporation, has announced an exclusive 3-year deal with technology marketplace and online platform Warehouse Exchange to fill under-utilized warehouse space across the state. The program will roll out over the coming weeks and calls for UIPA to facilitate platform access for the 220 million square feet of warehouse space spread across Utah's Wasatch Front. Utah elections office clarifies misinformation from Postal Service The Office of Elections has issued the following statement related to a postcard sent to Utah households containing misinformation about the state's mail-in ballot process: Last week, the United States Postal Service (USPS) mailed a postcard to Utah homes concerning the upcoming General Election. Unfortunately, the postcard contains a recommendation which does not reflect Utah's current voting rules. Utah County Commissioners seek candidates for UTA Board of Trustees (PROVO) The Utah County Board of Commissioners seeks qualified applicants to consider for nomination to serve a four-year term on the Utah Transit Authority Board of Trustees. Each nominee shall be a qualified executive with technical and administrative experience and training appropriate for the position. The Commission will nominate two applicants to Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert for appointment to the UTA Board of Trustees, one of which will ultimately be placed for confirmation by the Utah State Senate. Updated public comment process for Legislature electronic meetings Due to COVID-19 health concerns, the Utah State Legislature has held interim committee meetings electronically and taken public comments remotely. This pattern will continue; however, the process for participating has been significantly improved.  Pandemic response highlighted in the SL Chamber 2019-2020 annual reportBy Derek B. Miller, President and CEO; Linda Wardell, 2019-2020 Board Chair; Craig Wagstaff, 2019-2020 Board Vice Chair This past year and its attendant challenges will not soon be forgotten. However, thanks to your engagement and support, we know that the Salt Lake Chamber is the best place to lead out on difficult issues facing our businesses and the economy, particularly in a way that magnifies the innovation and ingenuity in our business community. BUSINESS HEADLINES
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 1890 - Mary Clarissa Agatha Miller, later known as Agatha Christie, is born in Torquay, Devon, England. She writes some 80 novels, 30 short story collections, 15 plays, and six romance novels. By the time of her death in 1976 more than 400 million copies of her books had been sold in more than 100 languages. Wise WordsProtest vs. Rioting: "Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something." Plato Lighter SideThis Lawyer is Thorough. . . The attorney tells the accused, "I have some good news and some bad news." "What's the bad news?" asks the accused. "The bad news is, your blood is all over the crime scene, and the DNA tests prove you did it." "What's the good news?" "Your cholesterol is 130." Reader's Digest
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