Operation Rio Grande, the extensive program to help the homeless in downtown Salt Lake City, marked its first year in existence last week. Our "Political Insiders" say the effort so far has either been a success or it's too early to reach a conclusion.
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'Political Insiders' grade Operation Rio Grande's first year
Operation Rio Grande, the extensive program to help the homeless in downtown Salt Lake City, marked its first year in existence last week. Our "Political Insiders" say the effort so far has either been...
Disgraced former GOP congressman blames Mia Love for his ouster
Former GOP congressman Blake Farenthold says Rep. Mia Love is partially to blame for his resignation following a sex scandal.
Utah added 57,000 jobs over the last year
Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for July 2018 grew by an estimated 3.9 percent, adding 57,100 jobs to the economy since July 2017. Utah’s current employment level registers 1,510,700. No revision...
Utah Republican leaders made Nazi 'jokes' on a private Facebook page
Some members of the Utah GOP State Central Committee, including the State Secretary and a Utah County GOP leader, seem to have no problem with making nazi-themed jokes inside a private Facebook page.
Trump administration is considering a plan to sell land that used to be part of Grand Staircase
The Trump administration is considering a proposal to sell 1,600 acres of land in Southern Utah that used to be protected as part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Nominees announced for 2nd District Court vacancy
The 2nd District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the 2nd District Court.
Policy News
2018 general election debate series announced
The ABU Education Fund and the University of Utah’s John R. Park Debate Society will host a series of three general election debates this fall. The debates will be for S.D. 8, H.D. 8, and H.D. 32.
Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy announces its World Affairs Lecture Series
Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy is pleased to announce its 2018-2019 Ambassador Price & Marcia Price World Affairs Lecture Series, hosted in partnership with Westminster College.
Tax Commission designates interim executive director
Utah State Tax Commissioners designated a 32-year veteran of the agency as its interim executive director.
Gov. Herbert lowers flags in honor of Draper Fire Battalion Chief Matthew Burchett
Gov. Gary R. Herbert has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State of Utah on Mon., Aug. 20, 2018 to honor the life and service of Draper Fire...
Casual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report
Weekend Events Outdoors Report -- Tribune: Feds release management plans for Trump’s reduced Utah monuments, but critics say the move is premature Concerts -- Beaver Mountain Music Festival, Friday...
Learn strategies for surviving the U.S. - China trade war at WTC Utah's upcoming luncheon
World Trade Center Utah, Kirton McConkie and the Utah State Bar invite you to join them for a luncheon and seminar on trade law.
Local Headlines
Salt Lake Tribune
Op-ed: Will voters put Utah kids first?
Editorial: Mountain Accord won’t make it at a glacial pace
A southern Utah county that fought monument designations is now eager to make money off them
Utah again leads the nation for job growth
Midvale councilman calls for the Utah city to ban Confederate flags from its Harvest Days Parade
Deseret News
Pignanelli & Webb: The political inferno of wildfires, and other issues
Op-ed: Are tax exemptions for businesses a blessing or a curse?
Editorial: This is a vexed generation
Love, McAdams refute allegations in dueling FEC complaints
Utah's jobless rate is among the lowest in the nation. Here's how it ranks
Utah Inland Port board subcommittees have been meeting behind closed doors
Utah 2018 wildfires destroy the most structures in past 15 years
Dream of citizenship at risk for immigrants in the U.S. military
Utah's overdose deaths fall 12% despite nationwide surge
Utah lawmaker proposes putting a team in every school to catch red flags
Other
U.S. Senate candidate Jenny Wilson makes case to valley voters (Logan Herald Journal)
Business Headlines
Podium opens large headquarters in Lehi, posts significant growth (Daily Herald)
Utah Inland Port board subcommittees have been meeting behind closed doors (Deseret News)
Utah's jobless rate is among the lowest in the nation. Here's how it ranks (Deseret News)
Op-ed: Are tax exemptions for businesses a blessing or a curse? (Deseret News)
Utah again leads the nation for job growth (Salt Lake Tribune)
National Headlines
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey: I 'fully admit' our bias is 'more left-leaning' (The Hill)
If you think the political divide is worse than ever, you may be right (New York Times)
Congressman warms up rally with Trump death joke (Daily Caller)
Asia Argento, Who Accused Weinstein, Made Deal With Her Own Accuser (New York Times)
Minnesota Democrats endorse Ellison amid abuse allegation (NBC News)
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer dips toe in political candidate waters (Boston Globe)
Trump seeks to overhaul signature Obama climate policy (The Hill)
Clapper: Brennan's rhetoric is becoming an issue (The Hill)
Big Questions on Global Economy Hang Over Jackson Hole Gathering (Bloomberg)
US says conserving oil is no longer an economic imperative (Associated Press)
Lighter Side
"Omarosa's new book "Unhinged" is out. And it's already an Amazon best-seller. That's just because Trump frantically bought up all the copies so no one can read it." Jimmy Fallon
Wise Words
"The price of greatness is responsibility." Winston Churchill
