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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 - February 13, 2020Good Thursday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCKThere are 20 working days remaining in the 2020 Utah Legislature9 days to the Nevada Democratic caucuses (2/22/2022)16 days to the South Carolina Democratic primary (2/29/2020)19 days to the Utah presidential primaries (3/3/2020)28 days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature (3/12/2020)138 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)264 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)347 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Utahns say Democrats in the Utah Legislature care more about their well being than do Republicans. Why are Utah lawmakers crying poverty this year? Trump's interference in the Roger Stone case casts a chill over the Justice Department. Badgers?! We don't need no stinking badgers!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 PolicyPoll shows Utahns think Democrats in the Legislature care about them more than do RepublicansBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Here's another example showing Utahns are not really happy with the Republican-controlled state legislature. Opinion briefs: Who's the best LG prospect? . . . A federalism opportunity . . . No need to pander By LaVarr Webb, Publisher An LG with star power. A couple of Utah gubernatorial candidates have announced their lieutenant governor selections. But no one has landed the best LG of all Natalie Gochnour.Not enough to go around. Lawmakers facing tight budget year By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Lawmakers are crying poverty this year, and new revenue estimates coming next week aren't expected to bring much relief for budgeting efforts. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Ralph Hancock: On Mitt and Mike: Statesmanship and the party of the angels Jay Evensen: Why does Utah still not have a homeless czar? Here's the cost of 'unique and amazing' opportunity for Utah of hosting vice presidential debate House votes 70-0 to eliminate letter grades from Utah's school report card Bill to expand optional enhanced kindergarten passes House on 48-21 vote Sen. Mike Lee on prolonged Afghanistan War: 'Let's end it' Trump's homeless czar says Utah needs homelessness leader, better data sharing Utah leaders take next step in bringing back the Olympics Judge tosses ex-Utah County leader's lawsuit over harassment complaint Utah lawmaker says Iowa caucuses a cautionary tale when it comes to online voting Helpful or pointless? Bill allows volunteers to join no-buy gun lists Bill to expand optional enhanced kindergarten passes House on 48-21 voteSalt Lake Tribune UTA will take steps to prevent long delays during weather Utah Rep. Chris Stewart could be Trump's next intelligence director UTA Board raises pay ranges for most agency administrative jobs by 2% Gov. Gary Herbert continues to prod Utahns to buy cleaner Tier 3 gasOther Bill that would require Utah County to change form of government held in committee (Daily Herald)NATIONAL HEADLINESIf you only read one thing today...This is a remarkable opening paragraph: "President Trump is testing the rule of law one week after his acquittal in his Senate impeachment trial, seeking to bend the executive branch into an instrument for his personal and political vendetta against perceived enemies." Read the whole thing. Justice Department controversyPresident Donald Trump's meddling in the case involving longtime friend and adviser Roger Stone has shocked Washington [Politico]. President Trump directly implicated Attorney General William Barr in the controversy over the Justice Department's sentencing recommendation for Stone [Washington Post]. Federal prosecutors say they fear pressure from President Trump following his intervention in the Stone case [New York Times]. Trump turned his Twitter ire on Judge Amy Berman Jackson who will determine Stone's fate when he appears in her courtroom next week [Washington Post]. President Trump said his tweets criticizing Roger Stone's sentencing were political interference in the Justice Department's case against his friend [The Hill]. Wuhan virusChina reported a dramatic spike in the number of new cases of the coronavirus after a new system for diagnosing the condition [BBC]. InvestigatingHouse Democrats want the Secret Service to provide details on its payments to President Trump's private company after reports that the organization had been charged as much as $650 per night for hotel rooms [Washington Post]. Whoa!Political ad spending this year is projected to jump 63% to a record $6.89 billion [Bloomberg]. Must-see TVAttorney General Barr will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on March 31 [Politico]. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot.A new book says President Trump repeatedly pelted former chief of staff Reince Priebus with questions about badgers, the official animal of Priebus' home state of Wisconsin. Trump would reportedly raise the questions at random and inopportune times [Busness Insider]. Crisis brewing?The world is running short on sugar as Indonesia is seeking to import a record amount of the sweet stuff [Bloomberg]. BUSINESS HEADLINESJuniper Systems releases new rugged tablet running Windows, Android (Logan Herald Journal) Local leaders seek millions in state money for transportation projects - mostly to attract development and jobs (Salt Lake Tribune) Roy mulls development plan to spur growth in city core, by FrontRunner station (Standard-Examiner)Policy NewsConservative lawmakers sign brief supporting religious libertySen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) and over two dozen other lawmakers signed an amicus brief Monday, supporting Our Lady of Guadalupe School and St. James Catholic School in their religious liberty cases before the Supreme Court.Executives optimistic on the future of Utah's economy The CEOutlook Confidence Index increased from 53.3 in 2019-Q3 to 61.2 for 2019-Q4, as Utah executives report optimism towards the state's economy, according to the Salt Lake Chamber's 2019 fourth-quarter CEOutlook 2019 survey released today. More National HeadlinesJoe Biden's Campaign Was a Disaster for Liberalism and the Democratic Party (New York Magazine) CNN Correspondent: Warren Is Struggling to Stay Relevant (Free Beacon) Illegal immigration at border down for the eighth straight month (Washington Times) Bernie Sanders a limp leader after barely squeaking by in New Hampshire (New York Post) The Facts About Trump That Are Deadly For Democrats (Issues & Insights) Rasmussen: 55% of Voters Say Impeachment Made Trump Stronger Politically; Only 16% Say it Weakened Him (CNS News) Health experts warn Congress coronavirus may hit US hard in next two to four weeks (Washington Examiner) Coronavirus Is Bad. Comparing It to the Flu Is Worse (Wired) Senate Republicans confirm Trump's 51st federal appeals court judge (Washington Times) CNN goes full conspiracist on Twitter user who posted viral Bloomberg audio (Washington Examiner) Could Mayor Pete Secretly Be More Radical Than Bernie? (Epoch Times)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1741 - "The American Magazine," the first magazine in the U.S., was published in Philadelphia. 1861 - The first Medal of Honor was awarded. It went to Col. Bernard Irwin, an assistant surgeon serving in the first major U.S. Army-Apache conflict. 1935 - A jury in New Jersey finds Bruno Hauptmann guilty of the 1932 kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby, the son of Charles Lindbergh. He was later executed for the crimes. 1945 - Thousands of Allied planes started bombing the German city of Dresden in World War II. The attack caused a firestorm that destroyed the city over a three-day period. 1960 - After a successful test, France becomes the fourth country to possess nuclear weapons. 1984 - Konstantin Cherneko succeeds the late Yuri Andropov as a general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Wise WordsShare"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. 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