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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 - Dec. 11, 2020Happy Friday! Just a reminder - Christmas is just two weeks from today. Get those packages in the mail! Today is National App Day, Saturday is National Gingerbread House day and Sunday is National Cocoa Day. With a chance of snow in the forecast, making gingerbread houses and drinking cocoa sounds like perfect weekend activities. TICK TOCK3 days until the Electoral College meets (12/14/2020) Today At Utah PolicyUtah's sad milestoneBy Staff On Thursday, Utah passed 1000 deaths from COVID-19. It took seven months to reach 500 deaths and only 2 more to double that and reach 1000. That toll could double again in less than ten week, even with a vaccine.Each of those deaths was of someone's wife, mother, father, sister, brother or friend.Policymaker profile: Getting to know Steve Waldrip By Staff Utah Policy regularly profiles policymakers from across the state. In this edition we profile Utah Representative Steve Waldrip, Republican, District 8, Weber County.Occupation: Social Benefit Fund FounderEducation: BA, English - BYU; JD - University of Utah Law School; LLM, Taxation - University of Washington Law SchoolRomney celebrates career of Rob Bishop By Staff U.S. Senator Mitt Romney praised Representative Rob Bishop on the Senate floor as Congressmen Bishop concludes his service, noting his strong support of federalism, states' rights, public lands and a strong national defense. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Remember that earthquake? Is Utah doing anything to prepare for the big one? Internet is essential in a pandemic but government isn't always the best way to get it. Census data shows income disparity between white and minority households persists in Utah Herbert, Cox condemn Utah A.G. Reyes joining Texas lawsuit challenging election Housing affordability in Utah entering 'perilous territory,' study says Utah still awaiting repercussions from holiday travel as COVID-19 surge continues Even the youngest Utahns need mental health care, especially in a pandemic, experts say Mark Huntsman elected to 4th term as Utah State Board of Education chairman David Archuleta reflects on 'big' mission decision, online concerts and 5 meaningful Christmas songsSalt Lake Tribune Utah County Commission votes to preserve Bridal Veil Falls under a conservation easement COVID-19 patients are filling Utah's ICU beds, new data shows, as state reports 23 more deaths 'Mormon Land': Are Latter-day Saint anti-maskers guilty of not 'following the prophet'? After meeting with Black Lives Matter, a Utah Republican may ditch bill that could shield drivers who accidentally kill protesters Farhad Manjoo: The hidden 'fourth wave' of the pandemic Transit systems nationally - including UTA - beg Congress for emergency pandemic aid Salt Lake County sees record-breaking census participation, while U.S. falls behind 2010 turnoutOther US gets first shot at approving COVID-19 vaccine (KUTV) Small agency makes a huge impact for adults in need (KUTV) Utah's new, expectant mothers report struggles during COVID-19(KSL) SpaceX's Starship prototype explodes on landing after test launch (KSL) "This is not normal." Swastika stickers placed throughout Anne Frank Memorial (Fox 13) Utah family dealing with second round of COVID-19 (Fox 13)National HeadlinesFauci reveals daughter was 'saddened greatly' by death of boyfriend's 32-year-old boyfriend from COVID-19 (The Hill) US sets new record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in a single day (The Hill) Pennsylvania governor tests positive for Covid (Politico) Biden to name Hill staffer Katherine Tai for top trade job (Politico) House approves one-week spending bill as stimulus talks drag on (Washington Post) House GOP ready to sacrifice military bill and troop pay to appease Trump (Washington Post) U.S. breaks record for virus deaths 2 weeks in a row (New York Times) An uplifting update, on the terrible world of Pornhub (New York Times) GOP senators ready to acknowledge Biden won but struggle with Trump's refusal to concede (CNN) Melania Trump 'just wants to go home' (CNN) Poll: Just a quarter of Republicans accept election outcome (NPR) As a stepparent, Kamala Harris puts 'families you choose' in the spotlight (NPR) Country singer John Rich bets journalist $10G Supreme Court will overturn election (Fox News) John Brennan says those trying to overturn election advocating for 'authoritarianism' (Fox News)Policy NewsCurtis gets bipartisan AIR safety bill passed in the US HouseDrones flown in a wildfire suppression area create additional hazards to fire fighting personne; and increase risk to structures and lives on the ground. When people fly drones into the fire fighting area, fire manager must ground their own drones and helicopters until the air space is clear.Representative John Curtis, the Deputy Republican Leader of the National Parks, Forest, and Public Lands Subcommittee spoke on the floor today on behalf of his bipartisan bill, H.R. 5040, the Aerial Incursion Repercussion (AIR) Safety Act.WEBINAR: Women in Transit Virtual Brown Bag Join Women in Transit for a virtual discussion highlighting severl of UTA's women in leadership on December 16, 2020 from noon to 1:00 pm. They will cover a range of topics from current UTA projects to recruiting and retaining women in the transporation industry.Featured speakers include:Cherryl Beveridge - Light Rail General ManagerKimberly Ulibarri - Chief People OfficerLaura Hanson - Planning DirectorJanelle Robertson - Capital Development Project ManagerClick here to register.WEBINAR: Community groups present second police reform virtual panel Sponsored by TheLeague of Women Voters of Salt Lake, Utah Black Roundtable, Better Utah Institute, ACLU of Utah, NAACP Salt Lake BranchNext week,a group of Utah organizations will host a virtual panel on the issue of police reform and mental health at 7PM. The panel will include speakers from the Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory, Salt Lake City Police Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Unit, University of Utah Safety, and Journey of Hope, and will be moderated by Emily Salisbury, Ph.D., from the University of Utah's College of Social Work.Health challenges Representative Lou Shurtliff (D, Ogden) has been hospitalized with pneumonia and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden. House Minority Leader Brian King tweeted that she tests negative for COVID-19 and asks for thoughts and prayers.WEBINAR: Pioneer Park Coalition hosts Utah Public Safety Summit On Thursday, December 10th, at 5:15 pm - The Pioneer Park Coalition will host the first-ever "Utah Public Safety Summit". The Summit will be a virtual panel discussing law enforcement and crime reduction strategies to improve public safety in Salt Lake City and the entire state of Utah. The panel will also focus on collaborative efforts where local, state, and federal law enforcement entities can partner to strengthen our cities during these challenging times. Business HeadlinesCostco beats estimates as grocery demand booms during pandemic (Reuters) Facebook faces U.S. lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp (Reuters) Jefferies downgrades Tesla, says it doesn't believe electric carmaker can dominate auto industry (CNBC) Airbnb shares more than double in IPO--Four experts on what's next for the company (CNBC) Apple CEO says most staff won't return to office until June(Yahoo News) Lululemon raises holiday sales forecast as workout wear demand booms(Yahoo News)On This Day In History(From History.com) 1863 - Annie Jump Cannon is born. The American astronomer spent most of her career at Harvard Collge Observatory cataloging and creating a system for classifying stars. 1872 - Buffalo Bill Cody makes his fist stage appearance 1874 - James Lewis Kraft is born. He developed a process for pastuerizing cheese and founded Kraft Co. in 1920 1936 -Edward VII abdicates the throne to marry Americandivorce, Wallis Simpson 1978 - Millions stolen from JFK Airport in infamous "Lufthansa heist" - only a portion of the money is ever recovered 2008 - Bernie Madoff is arrested and charged with masterminding a long-Ponzi scheme Wise Words"Sometimes our light goes out but it is blown again into flame by another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light." ~ Albert Schweitzer Lighter SideSanta's civic dutyQ: Where do Santa and his elves go to vote? A: The North Poll! Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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