Situational awareness – May 15, 2019

Good Wednesday morning from Salt Lake City.

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Here’s what is driving the day:

  • Cox running for governor in 2020
  • Lawmakers strike a “sweet deal” to rebuild the State Office Building.
  • Utah’s budget could suffer if a recession hits. 
  • The Trump administration orders the partial closure of the embassy in Baghdad.

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