Rep. Love Statement on Death of Otto Warmbier
“I am heartbroken at the death of Otto Warmbier, who after being held captive in North Korea for 17 months was released to his family in a vegetative state. As a mother, I can’t imagine the pain his family must be experiencing right now, and I extend heartfelt condolences.”
“The United States should send a clear message that this horrid, inhumane treatment of Americans is unacceptable. Americans need to know that this country will do whatever possible to bring our loved ones home. I shudder to think of what may be happening to the three Americans still held by North Korea’s murderous regime.”
“My own constituent, Josh Holt, has suffered in a Venezuelan jail for almost a year. We must get him out. Now is the time to vigorously pursue the unconditional release of Americans like Josh who are unjustly detained by repressive regimes.”
“Working with my colleagues on the House Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance, I stand ready to hold accountable anyone who harms our citizens.”
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ABC’s revival of THE GONG SHOW premieres Thursday, June 22 at 10pm
. The second episode of the season will feature Salt Lake City locals Hona Seumanu, Matt Knickle, David Featherstone, and Niu Luamanuvae, showcasing a VERY unique talent called the “Tummy Talk”.
Hosted by Tommy Maitland, the second episode airing on June 29th, features celebrity guest judges like Fred Armisen, Elizabeth Banks, and Will Forte. The irreverent talent show competition makes its way into the 21st century with a bang! You can check out a trailer here----https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMzi7tfXvSM.
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Are you faster than a train? The Dam Train Race, Utah’s premier 12K trail race, is coming back August 19th for the 12K trail race of willpower versus horsepower. Participants get a chance to ride the historic Heber Valley Railroad to the start line at Deer Creek Dam and Reservoir before challenging the mighty Heber Creeper in a race back to the platform. This 12K trail is full of the most scenic views the Wasatch Back has to offer and offers a challenging and unique experience for runners to enjoy.
More specifics about The Dam Train Race can be found here: damtrainrace.com.
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America First Credit Union kicks off the new season with low-rate auto loans, daily prizes during “The Sweet Taste of Summer”
Riverdale, UTAH (June 20, 2017) – The summer season is officially underway and Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union, is celebrating with low-rate auto loans for its members all season long. “The Sweet Taste of Summer” also offers 60 days of no payments on all new auto loans and gives members a chance to win loan payments up to $300 and interest-free auto loans with daily drawings.
Helping members cool down in the summer sun, America First will park its newly-branded ice cream truck on-site at various community events throughout Utah, celebrating “The Sweet Taste of Summer” with popsicle treats for attendees.
America First is Utah’s leading car loan provider with low interest percentages and affordable monthly payments. To join in on “The Sweet Taste of Summer,” get a low-rate auto loan online at www.americafirst.com or by calling 1-800-999-3961.
The contest runs now through August 31, 2017. Members can receive one entry for every $1,000 financed through the campaign dates. Winners will be selected daily, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Visit the nearest America First branch to be financed and entered to win. For more information and official rules, visit www.americafirst.com, find America First Credit Union on Facebook, Twitter, or follow @AmericaFirst on Instagram and Pinterest.
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About America First Credit Union:
As the largest credit union in the state of Utah, America First boasts a long-standing history and 78 years servicing members and has become one of the largest, most stable and most progressive credit unions in the country while remaining a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution. Today, America First has 123 locations and is the 11th largest credit union in assets in the United States with more than $8.8 billion and the sixth largest credit union in membership in America with more than 846,000 members.
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EVERYBODY’S A LAWYER. Whenever there’s a step forward in achieving greater funding equity for charter students, somebody is bound to stand up and boldly declare it a violation of the state’s constitution. Say ‘hello” to Florida, where some are saying that efforts to have more money follow the students are ripe for a constitutional challenge. But House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s comments on the subject seem more to the point. He says the long-term goal is to "empower all parents to have the purchasing power to decide" how and where to get their children a "world-class education." He also notes correctly that charters are public schools, too, although they operate under different rules and requirements.
BTW. When the “unconstitutional” card was played in the Kentucky debate over a strong charter law earlier this year, CER brought together a team of Constitutional law experts, led by former Solicitor General of the United States Paul Clement, to assess the matter. Their finding: Kentucky’s constitution did not in any way prohibit enactment of a strong charter school law,(i.e. one with multiple authorizers, equal funding and not under the control of traditional school districts).
LIKE WE’VE BEEN SAYING. Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge has joined a growing chorus of charter advocates who are saying there’s no time like the present for action, and that there has never been a better opportunity nationally for advocates of student choice. “The political landscape is never going to be better,” Ridge said after he accepted a champion of choice award from the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools. Agreed! (This is 20th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s charter school law – passed when Ridge was governor – which paved the way for the Keystone State’s 162 brick-and-mortar charters and 14 cyber-charter schools that now serve 1-in-14 public school students).
PLAYING HARDBALL IN THE BIG APPLE. New York’s Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan wants to lift the cap on the number of privately run public schools in the city, now set at 23 new charters. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio doesn’t agree and consequently risks having control of the city’s schools returned to the Board of Education for the first time in 15 years, which he really, really doesn’t want to see happen. “Mayor de Blasio is playing chicken with the futures of 48,000-plus students waiting for a shot at a better education through charter schools. Parents should be appalled,” said Brandon Muir of Reclaim New York. “It’s a no-brainer to lift the charter-school cap and extend mayoral control.” Advice to the mayor: now seems like an excellent time to blink.
IN MY MIND I’M GOING TO CAROLINA. Worksite charter schools could become a reality in North Carolina, where a law that would allow companies to host taxpayer-funded charter schools for their employees' children is under consideration. Three states already have worksite school provisions – Florida, Louisiana and Connecticut – but only one, Florida, has a worksite school. They’re an interesting option that could, eventually, catch on. Of course, detractors think them unworkable. "If you play this out, it's not that practical," suggests a leaned analyst. "Jumping into a car with your kid in the morning to go to a corporate campus where you have a charter school, I don't think is necessarily what most people want." Hmmmm. Odd logic there.
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A WILL AWAY
ON TOUR THIS SUMMER WITH THIS WILD LIFE
AND DRYJACKET
JULY 6 | KILBY COURT | SALT LAKE CITY, UT
June 13th, 2017 - Naugatuck, CT - After releasing their newest album Here Again in March, A Will Away have announced they are heading out on a summer tour with This Wild Life. The tour kicks off in Sacramento, CA and hits a bunch of cities including Chicago, Boston, New York, Nashville and Austin.
Their debut full-length album Here Again was released on March 3rd, 2017 through New York's Triple Crown Records. The band also released the first single and music video for the title track. Watch the music video here: https://goo.gl/zfdgrH
A Will Away is currently being featured in the newest issue of Alternative Press Magazine, which is on stands now. Grab your copy: https://goo.gl/QLpAMl
"Here Again, much like its companion piece Bliss: Finding Comfort in the Pointlessness of Life; is a compilation of rock songs that choose to ask the bigger questions, realizes that there aren't a lot of good answers to those questions, and discusses how that feels," states vocalist and guitarist Matt Carlson.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
July 1st - Sacramento, CA - Goldfield Trading Post
July 2nd - Portland, OR - Mission Theater
July 3rd - Seattle, WA - The Crocodile
July 6th - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
July 7th - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
July 10th - Burnsville, MN - The Garage
July 11th - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
July 12th - Cleveland, OH - Mahall's
July 14th - Detroit, MI - The Shelter
July 15th - Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground
July 16th - Montreal, QC - L'Astral
July 18th - Boston, MA - The Sinclair
July 19th - New York, NY - The Bowery Ballroom
July 20th - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry
July 21st - Washington, DC - Rock & Roll Hotel
July 22nd - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
July 23rd - Nashville, TN - The High Watt
July 25th - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
July 27th - Dallas, TX - Club Dada
July 28th - Tulsa, OK - The Vanguard
July 29th - Austin, TX - Stubb's Jr.
July 30th - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger
August 1st - Phoenix, AZ - The Rebel Lounge
August 2nd - Santa Ana, CA - Constellation Room
August 3rd - San Diego, CA - The Holding Company
August 5th - Las Vegas, NV - Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
