By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor
Multiple sources tell UtahPolicy there appears to be an agreement on the high-profile issue of removing the so-called "Zion Curtain" from restaurants serving liquor, wine, and beer.
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Morning must reads for Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Good Tuesday morning from Salt Lake City. Today is the 60th day of the year. There are 305 days remaining in 2017.
Lawmakers want to spend $1 billion on transportation. Legislators strike a deal on liquor law reform. Sean Reyes is still talking with the Trump administration about heading up the Federal Trade Commission.
Reyes meeting with Trump team about FTC job this week
By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes will meet with Trump administration officials in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss him possibly taking a job as the head of the Federal Trade Commission....
Utah lawmakers planning $1 billion in transportation spending
By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor
Take a deep breath, Utah legislative watchers....
Weekly survey: Should Utah restore the sales tax on food
By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor
Legislative leaders are coalescing behind a plan to restore the state portion of the sales tax on food. Do you agree with this idea? Let us know in our weekly survey....
Balanced federalism principles and guidelines
By LaVarr Webb, Publisher
Most Republicans have long been concerned about the concentration of power at the federal level and the inability of states to act as a check on federal regulations and growth of federal programs. Republicans for decades have called for a better balance in the federal system...
Evans wants a third go-around as Utah GOP Chair
By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor
Utah GOP Chair James Evans says he will run for a third term as the head of the state party....
Lawmakers reach deal on 'Zion Curtain' bill
By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor
Multiple sources tell UtahPolicy there appears to be an agreement on the high-profile issue of removing the so-called "Zion Curtain" from restaurants serving liquor, wine, and beer....
Proposal aims to undo SB54 compromise
By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor
A bill that could have the effect of gutting the Legislature’s compromise with the Count My Vote/SB54 has hit the Utah House....
Utahns remain confident in economy as employment gains remain strong
The Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index remained roughly the same, declining a statistically marginal 2.9 points to 114.7 in February....
Free Enterprise Utah applauds decision against running non-compete bill
As business leaders who care about our employees, the success of our businesses, and the strength of Utah’s economy and national reputation, we applaud the Legislature for its decision not to propose further legislation regarding non-compete agreements....
Utah tax reform proposals: Who wins and who loses?
Tax cuts over the past decade have reduced Utah tax rates -and revenues - to a multi-decade low. ...
Salt Lake Tribune
Editorial: No more fooling around, eliminate the Zion Curtain
Utah lawmakers seek to purchase Bears Ears land, take over management from feds
Sweeping changes to juvenile justice system pass House, headed to Senate
New alternative offered to Utah's 'Zion Curtain' liquor law: 'Washington state wall'
Senate shrinks $60M manufacturing tax break to $1.8M, pushes for cleaner-burning fuels
Utah lawmaker abandons pledge to run bill only with state school board's support
Tweaks to school grading and turnaround programs get early OK of Utah Senate
Bill to study, address homelessness among children advances
House OKs free-speech on campus bill
Utah House kills bill that would allow violating rape victim's request for confidentiality
Earned income tax credit finally coming to Utah's working poor?
Utah House votes to give local health departments more control over cigarette, vape shops
Senate panel OKs property tax freeze to fund schools
Voter registration privacy bill goes to full House
With trust in Trump, lawmakers pass kinder, gentler public lands resolution
House OKs permit-free carrying of concealed weapons
Utahns in Congress laud Trump's plan for 'renewal of the American spirit'
Deseret News
Op-ed: Change alcohol barrier? Utah shouldn't mess with success
Richard Davis: Is Utah government more ethical that the federal government?
Derek B. Miller: Fiscal prudence is the foundation of Utah's economic success
Editorial: Pres. Trump missed an opportunity to address entitlement reform in his speech to Congress
Lawmakers say no to dedicated revenue for Antelope Island State Park
Economic concerns prompt slight decline in consumer index
Runoff election bill likely stalled by Utah GOP reversal on lawsuit
California-style motorcycle law could be coming to Utah
Bill to eliminate criminal penalties for truant students' parents defeated on tie vote
GOP lawmakers looking at bonding for $1 billion to speed up transportation projects
Bountiful leaders formally vote to do away with city hall proposal
Prosecutors drop another Swallow charge; case likely goes to jury Wednesday
Herbert says he's optimistic after meeting with President Trump
Committee: Utah should acquire Bears Ears National Monument
Other
Senate committee recommends bill outlining medical marijuana regulation (Daily Herald)
Bountiful leaders scrap controversial plans to move City Hall (Standard-Examiner)
Trump's trade talk spurs questions, concern among Northern Utah export boosters (Standard-Examiner)
Before Congress, Trump appears at his most presidential (Politico)
Former Kentucky gov blasts Trump, GOP over ObamaCare claims in Dem rebuttal (FOX News)
Trump Says He's Open to Legal Pathway for Undocumented Immigrants (New York Times)
New travel ban will exempt current visa holders, sources say (Washington Post)
GOP Obamacare Plan Suffers Blow With Republican's Rejection (Bloomberg)
Trump to hit the road Thursday to sell his agenda (CNN)
No immediate ruling made on Dakota Access pipeline work (Washington Post)
Ross Pledges to Fix Nafta, Get Tough With China on Trade (Bloomberg)
Obamas Make Book Deal With Penguin Random House (New York Times)
Trump moves to kill Obama water rule (The Hill)
Space
"The important achievement of Apollo was demonstrating that humanity is not forever chained to this planet and our visions go rather further than that and our opportunities are unlimited." Neil Armstrong
Problem Is You
"YouTube temporarily pulled a New York zoo's live stream of a giraffe giving birth, after some complained that it was sexually explicit. I just want to say if you are watching an animal give birth and you think this is way too sexy, the problem is you." James Corden
