How much of an impact did Monday’s hotly anticipated debate between Ben McAdams and Mia Love have for voters in Utah’s 4th CD? TV ratings suggest, not much.
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Executive summary: Challengers in the 1st Congressional District take shots at Rob Bishop, but mostly miss. Lawmakers planning on a special session on medical marijuana in November. Trump orders federal agencies to cut their budget by 5%.
Today at Utah Policy
Mia Love's campaign threatens legal action to stop 'misleading' TV ads from Democratic super PAC
Mia Love’s campaign is threatening legal action against several local TV stations in an attempt to get them to stop airing an attack ad from a liberal super PAC slamming her for “illegally” raising...
Podcast: Bernick and Schott on politics Ep. 394
Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott explain the news from a very busy week in Utah politics.
Utah’s housing affordability concerns center on Salt Lake County and renters
Utah Foundation released What's the View from Your House? Housing Affordability Concerns in Utah. It reveals the results of survey findings regarding housing affordability, complementing them with...
Bishop escapes unscathed from 1st Congressional District debate
If you’re gonna try to take down longtime Rep. Rob Bishop, it will take a much better effort than what happened Wednesday night in Logan.
Special session on legalizing medical marijuana expected mid-November
Look for a special legislative session Nov. 14 or 15 to adopt the 4,000-line medical marijuana bill, heard in a legislative committee Wednesday afternoon, UtahPolicy.com is told.
State leaders announce year-end budget surplus
State leaders announced Wednesday that the State of Utah will close out the prior fiscal year (FY 2018) with a budget surplus.
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Emissions-Based Maintenance looks to reduce emissions in heavy industries
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How many voters tuned into the Love/McAdams debate on Monday? Ratings suggest not many
Romney leads U.S. Senate cash race, but Wilson has raised more money than any Democratic challenger in recent memory
Ghorbani raised more than Stewart over the last three months, but still trails significantly in the race for campaign cash
Salt Lake Chamber statement on Proposition 2, medical marijuana compromise
Policy News
Join WTC Utah for a business roundtable discussion with New Zealand's Deputy Consul General
World Trade Center Utah, in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Development, is delighted to host a diplomatic luncheon welcoming Murray Bruges, New Zealand's Deputy Consul General in...
Utah executives have strong, but declining sentiment on state’s economic future
The Salt Lake Chamber released the third-quarter results of the Salt Lake Chamber’s 2018 CEOutlook survey.
WTC Utah-led business delegation to China strengthens economic and cultural ties
World Trade Center Utah led Utah government and business leaders on a trade mission to Shanghai and Beijing last week to broaden and strengthen the Utah-China trade relationship.
Governor’s Office presents analysis of economic development plans
Gov. Gary R. Herbert, Lt. Gov. Spencer J. Cox, legislators and rural stakeholders met last week to discuss challenges and opportunities in rural Utah.
NAFTA 2.0: Learn about the USMCA from Daniel Watson, Deputy Chief Negotiator for the United States at WTC Utah's upcoming seminar
Join World Trade Center Utah, Salt Lake City and the Utah Bar for a luncheon and seminar about the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Salt Lake Chamber hosts 2018 candidate forum
he Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest and longest-standing business association, held its 2018 Salt Lake Chamber Candidate Forum Tuesday at the Chamber offices in downtown Salt Lake City.
Local Headlines
Deseret News
Super PACs now running TV commercials against both 4th District candidates
Mountain Accord critic seeks expanded investigation
Proposed Utah law would let violent crime victims, families seek review of open investigations
Utah panel gives early OK to bill expanding juvenile access to public defenders
Utah lawmakers question watershed protection law
Utah lawmaker says gas station sweepstakes games often amount to gambling
Many Utah families still face bigger state income tax bill, lawmakers told
Debate pits Rep. Rob Bishop against newcomer challengers
What does it cost to keep kids safe? Committee seeks $194 million for school safety, mental health
Gold stars on Utah licenses will cost millions, lawmakers told
Utah House, Senate GOP support medical marijuana bill; detractors say it won't happen
Salt Lake Tribune
Utahns favor Prop 4 to create an independent redistricting commission by a big margin, poll shows
Republican Reps. Bishop and Curtis have clear path to re-election, new poll shows
In 1st District debate, Democrat and United Utah Party candidate cast Bishop as career politician
Outside groups spending north of $1.5 million in the Love-McAdams race
Utah ends the fiscal year with a $265 million surplus
Utah lawmakers face a $100M price tag for school safety proposals
Lawmakers' first glimpse of draft medical marijuana compromise brings questions
Other
U.S. House District 1 candidates face off in only debate at USU (Logan Herald Journal)
Business Headlines
National Headlines
Despite rampant voter enthusiasm, the reality: Many don't plan to vote in November (Washington Post)
Republicans Will Repeal Obamacare If They Get The Chance, Mitch McConnell Says (HuffPost)
Joe Biden says age a 'totally legitimate' question if he were to run for office again (CNN)
Trump proposes 5 percent budget cut for each Cabinet agency (NBC News)
Pocahontas descendant: Elizabeth Warren should 'apologize' for Native American ancestry claims (AOL)
Why Many Native Americans Are Angry With Elizabeth Warren (New York Times)
Heitkamp apologizes for naming sexual assault, abuse victims in newspaper ad (FOX News)
Florida Poll Shows Razor-Thin Senate and Gubernatorial Races (National Review)
Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren want Amazon to explain anti-union video (CNET)
Why media people are furious over Facebook’s bad video metrics (Fast Company)
Fed Plans to Continue Raising Rates, Despite Trump’s Ire (New York Times)
Lighter Side
"Trump just got a new $1.5 million limo. It fires tear gas, has night vision, and can lay down an oil slick to make anyone chasing it spin out of control. Even crazier, Melania's bedroom door does the exact same thing." Jimmy Fallon
Wise Words
"The secret to happiness is freedom... And the secret to freedom is courage." Thucydides
