Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Poll: Race for Salt Lake City Mayor a Dead Heat
By Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott
Three weeks away from the final Salt Lake City mayoral election and the battle between Mayor Ralph Becker and challenger Jackie Biskupski couldn’t be any closer – in fact it is a statistical dead heat coming down the home stretch, a new UtahPolicy poll shows....
Rubio, Jeb, Rand Compete for Mormon Vote in Nevada
By Golden Webb
Many observers believe Mormons willnot only decide the Republican winner in Nevada, but "reshape the national race at a pivotal moment in next year's primaries," reports BuzzFeed....
Utah Policy/KSL Insider Survey: Will Chaffetz Win the Race for Speaker?
By Bryan Schott
Rep. Jason Chaffetz has launched an admittedly longshot bid to replace John Boehner as Speaker of the House. Our "Political Insiders" think Chaffetz has two chances to win - slim and none....
Chaffetz: Congress Needs a 'Fresh Start'
By Bryan Schott
Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he would bring a fresh perspective to Congress if he wins his long-shot bid for Speaker of the House....
LEO After Hours: The Science of Fear
What happens inside your brain and body when you are afraid? What causes this feeling and reaction? When do normal fears become neuroses, and why do we seek out the things that scare us?The next installment of Leo After Hours, presented by The Leonardo and the Utah Science T...
Press Release: Senators Hatch, Coons Urge Passage of Trade Secrets Bill
Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, joined Senator Chris Coons, D-Del., on the Senate floor today to urge passage of their bipartisan, bicameral Defend Trade Secrets Act....
Rep. Bishop Announces 2015 High School Education Conference
Rep. Rob Bishop will welcome more than 180 students to the Utah State Capitol Building to participate in his 11th annual High School Education Conference. ...
Press Release: Senator Lee Responds to Suspension of Syrian Rebels Training Program
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement concerning the Pentagon's decision to end its Syrian rebel-training program:...
Press Release: Hatch Speaks on the Status and Substance of Religious Freedom
Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, took to the Senate Floor to deliver the third in a series of speeches on religious liberty....
State Releases Anonymous Online Behavioral Health Self-Assessment
Utahns who have a mental health or substance use disorder concern can now access an anonymous self-screening tool online through the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.The new site launched today, Oct. 8, to recognize National Depression Screening Day. Any in...
Press Release: AFP Announces New Mail Flight On Obama's Medicaid Expansion
Americans for Prosperity Utah is announcing the latest in its project to educate Utahns on the risk’s of accepting Obama’s Medicaid Expansion in the Beehive State. ...
Salt Lake Tribune
Op-ed: World Congress brings its message: 'Family: the promise begins with me'
Op-ed: Biskupski is best choice for LGBTQ and all Salt Lake City residents
Op-ed: Air pollution threatens Utah's national parks and economy
Op-ed: For real solutions, Salt Lakers should vote for my husband, Ralph Becker
Op-ed: Utah's Pay for Success is a model ready for federal funding
McAdams: Salt Lake County needs Prop. 1 to stay productive
Editorial: Lawmakers trick doctors into killing health care access
Editorial: Metro township the best option for most unincorporated areas
Utah's Chaffetz: If Ryan runs for House speaker, I'll drop out
Embattled Utah Democrat Justin Miller pleads guilty to fraud, gives up House seat
Convict named Utah's county commissioner of the year
Salt Lake County Cultural projects get panel's funding support
45,000 Utahns could not pay off payday loans last year
One-third of Utah lawmakers have connections to health care industry
Rolly: Cottonwood Heights and Holladay - like East and West Berlin?
Scary news coming to some Utahns in property tax notices
Sen. Mike Lee's summit focuses on government tweaks to help businesses
New Medicaid expansion plan Utah Access Plus seems doomed in House
Many Utah charter-school teachers aren't 'qualified' - or sticking around
Salt Lake City District 2 race: Van Turner vs. Andrew Johnston
Deseret News
John Florez: Lawmakers neglect their moral duty
Patricia Jones: Emphasizing the American suffrage movement
Op-ed: Salt Lake's protected bike lanes already seeing big increase in bike ridership
Ralph Hancock: 'Reason' is difficult to define in terms of marriage, progressive faith
Editorial: Cash incentives to conserve less water
Editorial: Criminal justice reform
Editorial: The breach between mass violence and gun control
Rep. Justin Miller pleads guilty to communications fraud charge
State School Board adopts strategy to implement statewide tech initiative
Ann Romney on likability, Hillary Clinton, MS and her husband
Federal prosecutors argue against new trial in Recapture Canyon illegal ATV ride case
Tourism brings more than $1 billion in tax revenues, drives economy
West Jordan councilwoman accuses mayor of sexual discrimination
Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he wouldn't run against Rep. Paul Ryan for House speaker
New education policy creating 'conundrum' for students, parents becomes official
State responds to Planned Parenthood claims
Utah's plan for Medicaid expansion is complicated, misunderstood on many levels
Women leaders in Utah forging their own paths to success
Senator makes good on wager from BYU-Nebraska football game
Government needs to stop stifling business innovation, Sen. Mike Lee says
Gov. Herbert: Medicaid expansion efforts won't end
Biskupski makes first TV ad buy, but are the airwaves her best option?
Students, teachers hope education will be a high priority for lawmakers next year
Sen. Mike Lee 'flattered' but not interested in House speakership
Other
Op-ed: A bad RAP for taxpayers (Daily Herald)
New Utah drug laws: Too soon to tell, but police fear the worst (Standard-Examiner)
Millions of birds face dire future as Great Salt Lake shrinks (Standard-Examiner)
As Great Salt Lake dries up, Utah air quality concerns blow in (Standard-Examiner)
We're losing the Great Salt Lake; Here's why you should care (Standard-Examiner)
Dim outlook for special session for Medicaid expansion (Logan Herald Journal)
Summit County Democrats await next week's presidential debate (Park Record)
Sheldon Adelson warms to Marco Rubio (Politico)
What top Clinton donors really think (Politico)
Biden's schedule does not include Dem debate (The Hill)
Bernie's big moment (The Hill)
Hillary Clinton urges Las Vegas workers to say no to Donald Trump (Los Angeles Times)
Democrats see a more substantive, if sleepy, debate than rowdy GOP show (Washington Post)
If Paul Ryan doesn't run, it could be a free-for-all (CNN)
Latest Unease on Right: Ryan Is Too Far Left (New York Times)
Jeb Bush's health care pitch puts Florida record to the test (Politico)
Candidates from both parties come together, and spar, at 'No Labels' event (Washington Post)
As U.S. insurers aim to get bigger, hospitals eye health plan entry (Reuters)
