Ten Things You Need to Know for Monday - September 14, 2015
Ten Things You Need to Know for Monday - September 14, 2015
Poll: Big Majority of Utahns Want Campaign Finance Reform
By Bryan Schott
A big majority of Utahns say the state's virtually non-existent limits on campaign donations need an overhaul....
Utah Policy/KSL Insider Survey: Who Will Get the Blame for Another Government Shutdown?
By Bryan Schott
It appears President Obama and Congress are headed toward another budget impasse in the next few weeks, this time over federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Many are speculating it could lead to another government shutdown. Our "Political Insiders" and readers th...
Rubio Courts the Mormon Vote
By Golden Webb
POLITICO says presidential contender Marco Rubiois "subtly leveraging" his childhood LDS background to build support amongMormon voters in Nevada....
Herbert Praised for Bipartisan Approach
By Golden Webb
GOVERNING magazine spotlightsGary Herbert as one of 6 U.S. governors "who choose pragmatism over ideology."...
Generational Politics in 2016: Despite All Their Age Are We Still Just A Rat In A Cage?
By Jared Whitley
So a lot has changed in the presidential race since last I wrote on the subject in June, and it’s making me increasingly optimistic for Republicans....
Senator Hatch: What Have We Learned from 9/11?
Senator Orrin Hatch, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement on the 14th anniversary of the September 11th attacks:...
Rep. Bishop Votes 'No' on Iran Deal
Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) released the following statement following his "no" vote on H.R. 3461. This vote asserts Rep. Bishop’s disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action relating to the nuclear program of Iran, or ‘The Iran Deal.’...
Utah Democrats Offer Condolences on the Passing of Former Salt Lake County Council Member David Wilde
The Utah Democratic Party offers condolences to the Wilde family upon the passing of former Salt Lake County Council Member David Wilde....
Salt Lake County Mayor, Council Mourn the Passing of Former Councilman David Wilde
Salt Lake County Mayor and County Council Chair Richard Snelgrove issued the following statement upon learning of the death of former County Councilman David Wilde:...
Hatch, Wyden Announce Markup of Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Identity Theft and Tax Refund Fraud
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced the Committee will mark up an original bipartisan bill to curb identity theft and tax refund fraud on Wednesday, September 16, in Room 215 of the D...
Salt Lake Tribune
Op-ed: Post-trial effort that forced out judge in Lyman case is an outrage
Editorial: Another Utah poll shows disconnect between people, lawmakers
Editorial: West Jordan needs to solve spats without courts
Cancer claims David Wilde, former Salt Lake County councilman
GOED offers $1.1M in film incentives
Utah farmers see the sun setting on their lifestyle as water managers plan for homes
Utah's open-enrollment law allows for 'white flight' from troubled schools, some parents say
Deseret News
Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: Autumn season means Congress back in action
John Florez: Taxing doctors creates a moral dilemma
Mia Love: Iran nuclear deal is not about partisan politics, but rather American lives
Pat Jones: More women needed in prominent seats at the political table
Op-ed: Hatch reclaims moral high ground on Iran deal
Editorial: Should schools adjust starting times to aid student productivity, sleeping?
Survey: Utahns want targeted funding for education
Sarah Palin coming to Utah to headline Pregnancy Resource Center fundraiser
Lawmakers get glimpse of lives of homeless people, services that help them
Other
Orrin Hatch honors veterans at Salem Hills patriotic program (Daily Herald)
Is free speech being muzzled on university campuses? (Standard-Examiner)
Cache District sees positive strides in SAGE results (Logan Herald Journal)
Rep. Redd talks benefits and risks of medical cannabis (Logan Herald Journal)
Poll: Americans not happy with Obama's handling of Iran (Politico)
Is Trump killing justice reform? (Politico)
Clinton faces trouble in Florida (The Hill)
Obama retaliation could spur China to call off state visit (The Hill)
School districts see teacher shortages after years of cuts (Associated Press)
Calif. lawmakers approve right-to-die measure after emotional debate (Washington Post)
Donald Trump on CEO pay: 'It's disgraceful' (Washington Post)
Bernie Sanders seeks to expand appeal to South Carolina and beyond (USA Today)
Schumer wants to keep drones way from airports, major events (Associated Press)
Learning Patience
"We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world." Helen Keller Brainy Quote
Military Action
"Hillary Clinton vowed to take military action if Iran moves toward creating nuclear weapons, or if she loses to Bernie Sanders. "Fire up the drones!" Jimm
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Poll: Big Majority of Utahns Want Campaign Finance Reform
By Bryan Schott
A big majority of Utahns say the state's virtually non-existent limits on campaign donations need an overhaul....
Utah Policy/KSL Insider Survey: Who Will Get the Blame for Another Government Shutdown?
By Bryan Schott
It appears President Obama and Congress are headed toward another budget impasse in the next few weeks, this time over federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Many are speculating it could lead to another government shutdown. Our "Political Insiders" and readers th...
Rubio Courts the Mormon Vote
By Golden Webb
POLITICO says presidential contender Marco Rubiois "subtly leveraging" his childhood LDS background to build support amongMormon voters in Nevada....
Herbert Praised for Bipartisan Approach
By Golden Webb
GOVERNING magazine spotlightsGary Herbert as one of 6 U.S. governors "who choose pragmatism over ideology."...
Generational Politics in 2016: Despite All Their Age Are We Still Just A Rat In A Cage?
By Jared Whitley
So a lot has changed in the presidential race since last I wrote on the subject in June, and it’s making me increasingly optimistic for Republicans....
Senator Hatch: What Have We Learned from 9/11?
Senator Orrin Hatch, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement on the 14th anniversary of the September 11th attacks:...
Rep. Bishop Votes 'No' on Iran Deal
Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) released the following statement following his "no" vote on H.R. 3461. This vote asserts Rep. Bishop’s disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action relating to the nuclear program of Iran, or ‘The Iran Deal.’...
Utah Democrats Offer Condolences on the Passing of Former Salt Lake County Council Member David Wilde
The Utah Democratic Party offers condolences to the Wilde family upon the passing of former Salt Lake County Council Member David Wilde....
Salt Lake County Mayor, Council Mourn the Passing of Former Councilman David Wilde
Salt Lake County Mayor and County Council Chair Richard Snelgrove issued the following statement upon learning of the death of former County Councilman David Wilde:...
Hatch, Wyden Announce Markup of Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Identity Theft and Tax Refund Fraud
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced the Committee will mark up an original bipartisan bill to curb identity theft and tax refund fraud on Wednesday, September 16, in Room 215 of the D...
Salt Lake Tribune
Op-ed: Post-trial effort that forced out judge in Lyman case is an outrage
Editorial: Another Utah poll shows disconnect between people, lawmakers
Editorial: West Jordan needs to solve spats without courts
Cancer claims David Wilde, former Salt Lake County councilman
GOED offers $1.1M in film incentives
Utah farmers see the sun setting on their lifestyle as water managers plan for homes
Utah's open-enrollment law allows for 'white flight' from troubled schools, some parents say
Deseret News
Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: Autumn season means Congress back in action
John Florez: Taxing doctors creates a moral dilemma
Mia Love: Iran nuclear deal is not about partisan politics, but rather American lives
Pat Jones: More women needed in prominent seats at the political table
Op-ed: Hatch reclaims moral high ground on Iran deal
Editorial: Should schools adjust starting times to aid student productivity, sleeping?
Survey: Utahns want targeted funding for education
Sarah Palin coming to Utah to headline Pregnancy Resource Center fundraiser
Lawmakers get glimpse of lives of homeless people, services that help them
Other
Orrin Hatch honors veterans at Salem Hills patriotic program (Daily Herald)
Is free speech being muzzled on university campuses? (Standard-Examiner)
Cache District sees positive strides in SAGE results (Logan Herald Journal)
Rep. Redd talks benefits and risks of medical cannabis (Logan Herald Journal)
Poll: Americans not happy with Obama's handling of Iran (Politico)
Is Trump killing justice reform? (Politico)
Clinton faces trouble in Florida (The Hill)
Obama retaliation could spur China to call off state visit (The Hill)
School districts see teacher shortages after years of cuts (Associated Press)
Calif. lawmakers approve right-to-die measure after emotional debate (Washington Post)
Donald Trump on CEO pay: 'It's disgraceful' (Washington Post)
Bernie Sanders seeks to expand appeal to South Carolina and beyond (USA Today)
Schumer wants to keep drones way from airports, major events (Associated Press)
Learning Patience
"We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world." Helen Keller Brainy Quote
Military Action
"Hillary Clinton vowed to take military action if Iran moves toward creating nuclear weapons, or if she loses to Bernie Sanders. "Fire up the drones!" Jimm
