Morning Must Reads for Friday, September 23, 2016
Poll: Utahns Want Donald Trump to Release His Tax Returns
By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor
While he likely won’t do it, three-fourths of Utahns want GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump to release his tax returns, a new UtahPolicy poll shows....
Bob Bernick's Notebook: Utah's 2016 Elections Could be Really, Really Boring
By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor
Well, this election year is turning out to be kind of a dud, at least on the Utah scene....
Bernick Schott on Politics - Episode #300: Skittles, Swing States and Debates
By Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick
It's our 300th episode!...
Which Voters Show Up When States Allow Early Voting?
By Sarah Smith, ProPublica
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 37 states now offer voters some way to cast ballots early and avoid lining up at the polls on Election Day....
Performing Arts a Vital Part of Utah's Economy
By Randy Shumway, Zions Bank Economic Advisor
Utah’s performing arts—symphonies, operas, dance, and theater—enable patrons to suspend reality for just a moment, connecting more deeply with themselves and the surrounding community....
Utah Global Forum to Welcome Noted British Journalist and Prominent Diplomatic Officials
By World Trade Center Utah
The Utah Global Forum will feature keynote speaker Edward Luce, chief U.S. columnist for the Financial Times, on Oct. 24 at the Grand America Hotel....
Podcast: Bernick and Schott on Politics - Episode #300
By Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick
Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick run down the week in Utah politics....
Casual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report
Outdoor Notes-- Tribune: Utah Hike of the Week: Curtis Bench Trail in Goblin Valley State Park -- Tribune: Recreation: With ski season around the corner, it's time to get in shape Weekend EventsNew Films-- Author: The JT Leroy Story: Tribune review-- Goat: Tribune review -- ...
ABU Education Fund Announces LDS Values Forums
The ABU Education Fund, an affiliate of the Alliance for a Better Utah, announced that it will host a series of panel discussions, bringing together LDS elected officials and community thought leaders to discuss the intersection of their faith and politics....
Salt Lake Tribune
Editorial: UTA still intent on locking public out
Jon Harper stuns Utah Democratic Party, campaign by abruptly dropping out of AG's race
Special session of Utah Legislature likely to fix gas tax glitch
Donald Trump's son in Utah for fundraiser, defends Skittles tweet
Utah voters split on Bears Ears monument as leaders dig in to fight it
Watchdog group calls for UTA board to be elected, not appointed
Judge to rule on Navajo complaint over San Juan County polling places
New homeless shelters or not, The Road Home is not going away, director says
Utah schools doing better than public thinks, report shows
Senator: Protect school property taxes from business-incentive deals
Ipson appointed to replace Urquhart, Brooks fills House vacancy
Federal lands lawsuirt firms sometimes charged state too much, or too little
Utah school board candidates describe distrust, healthy tension between lawmakers and educators
Deseret News
Dan Liljenquist: The Utah Debate Commission
Natalie Gochnour: Thought jewels from Washington, D.C.
Jay Evensen: What Salt Lake could learn from Hurricane Katrina
Editorial: Tragic youth deaths in Park City raise legitimate concerns
Democrat Jon Harper withdraws from Utah attorney general's race
Sen. Orrin Hatch proposes bill to speed up missionary visa applications
Donald Trump Jr. defends comparing refugees to candy that 'would kill you'
West Jordan councilman attends first city meeting since alleged drunken incident
Lawmakers consider creating board exam for teachers in effort to keep standards high
Fallout of a failed deal: State leaders hope to learn from Facebook negotiations
Utah lawmaker introduces legislation to curb opioid epidemic
Anti-monument rally: 'Please don't take this land from us'
Other
Utah County Democrats struggle to keep voters who turned out to caucus active (Daily Herald)
Trump, Clinton at odds over police shootings (Politico)
How Trump Could Win the Debate (Politico)
CNN reporter attacked on live TV during Charlotte protests (The Hill)
Trump responds to accusations about foundation (The Hill)
N.C. Gov. declares state of emergency following violent Charlotte protests (USA Today)
Poll: Trump tops Clinton in battlegrounds Nevada, N. Carolina, Ohio (FOX News)
Trump touts stop-and-frisk practice amid black outreach (CNN)
IRS Commissioner Pushes Back on Impeachment Attempt (Wall Street Journal)
Yellen helps Clinton dodge a bullet (Politico)
Congress rails on the maker of EpiPen (Business Insider)
US Allows Boeing and Airbus to Sell Planes to Iran (New York Times)