The United Utah Party Opposes Changing New Voter Privacy Law
SALT LAKE CITY -- UT On September 18, 2019, both the Republican and Democratic Party chairs testified at the legislature against a new voter privacy law, urging its reversal. The United Utah Party opposes any efforts to change the law, which would prevent voters from keeping their voter registration data private.
"As a political party, we believe the privacy of voters should take precedence over partisan interests," said Richard Davis, United Utah Party chair.
"Voters are tired of having information they must give to the state for various purposes used to bombard them with sales pitches. We can understand why more and more voters are choosing this option."
Since the legislature passed the 2018 voter privacy law, an estimated one in eight Utah voters have made their voter registration records private. However, both the Republican and Democratic party chairs said they need voter information to mobilize them to vote. Davis disagreed.
"Voters who want to keep their information private are saying they don't want to be contacted," Davis said. "We need to respect that decision."
The Republican Party chair said that his party needed the information because they have closed primaries and caucuses and that data tells them who is and is not a Republican.
"There is an easy solution to that dilemma for the Republicans," Davis explained. "Simply open up the primaries and caucuses so all voters can participate."
The United Utah Party is a new moderate party in Utah that seeks common sense, practical solutions to governmental problems rather than ideological remedies. The party has ran 19 candidates for office in 2017-2018 and received approximately 10 percent of the vote - far out polling any other minor party in the state. For more information, go to unitedutah.org.
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What a night...
This year's Sneaker Soirée Splash was one for the books. A big thank you to Brenna Huckaby and Angie Larsen, the talented event artists, our amazing event sponsors, and all those who attended.
We raised over $113,000 for our girls!
Thanks to our amazing supporters, our girls will have access to program scholarships, summer camp, running shoes, and our new access and inclusion initiatives. If you were unable to donate at the event, but would still like to give to Girls on the Run Utah you can DONATE HERE.
Thank you again to all those who made it such a successful Sneaker Soirée.
Hope to see you next year!
Sincerely,
Girls on the Run Utah Staff & Board Members
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Sheehan and Damon Racing Ready To Take a Swing at Virginia Trans Am
Bow, NH. - September 18, 2019 - Virginia International Raceway plays host to Round 11 of the 2019 Trans Am presented by Pirelli Championship TA2 Class this weekend, September 20 - 21, with 26 cars entered in the most competitive section of America's leading muscle car series. After a bizarre incident with track debris fouling the LTK Ford Mustang at Watkins Glen and ended his challenge early, Tom Sheehan and the Damon Racing team behind the the No. 97 LTK Insulation Technologies car have an early opportunity to put things right and score the finishing position that their pace on the track deserves. After 10 rounds of the season, Tom currently lies in P14 in the Championship table out of 56 Drivers, having garnered 104 points to date.
Those figures however only tell half of the story, and any neutral observer would have to agree that Tom and the No. 97 Damon Racing backed Ford Mustang have had far more than their fair share of freakishly bad luck this year in TA2, something Tom alluded to when he spoke earlier this week, "We're down to the last three TA2 races of a season which, to date, I would rather forget."
With good grace, he accepted that it was up to him and the team to put things right now as the Trans Am roadshow swings into the 'Mother of States.' "The racing gods get another opportunity with The 97. The team is not satisfied. We are in it together. We are all doing our jobs and we're ready to take what that gets us. We've got to put the past aside and take a swing at VIR. We make our own luck from here on out. I've accepted our disappointments and I am grateful for this next chance to perform."
The "Full Course" at VIR is 3.27 miles in length with 17 turns. Originally opened in 1957, it was closed for 26 years from 1974 until the millennium when it was reopened by New Yorkers Harvey Siegel and Connie Nyholm using a "country club" model. Memberships to the track are sold. Each member of the VIR Club receives track time on member days, tickets to all spectator events, and other benefits. VIR's membership model has since been followed by other race tracks across the United States.
The first practice session for the TA2 drivers gets underway on Friday morning at 11:50 a.m. with qualifying at 5:50 p.m. that afternoon. The race itself - powered by AEM Infinity - gets underway Saturday morning at 10:40 a.m. with 100-miles of racing - 31 laps of the circuit.
For live timing and scoring, event photos and post-race recaps visit GoTransAm.com. For live race updates follow @GoTransAm on Twitter.
Keep up with Trans Am driver Tom Sheehan on social media – Facebook page is Damon Racing; Instagram is TomSheehanTA97 and Twitter give us a follow @TomTA2_97.
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Jim,
I talked to Newsmax (here) about the crisis in the Middle East between Saudi Arabia and Iran: if there is a war against Iran, it would make previous U.S. military campaigns in the Middle East look "like a cake walk... neither Mr. Trump nor Democrats understand — because they haven’t operated there — that our carrier battlegroups cannot survive in the Persian Gulf."
"Iranian coastal defenses would likely render the entire Persian Gulf off limits to U.S. Navy warships. Iran’s advanced surface-to-air missile defenses would be a significant threat to U.S. pilots," I told Newsmax, and we risk “hundreds of missiles that rain down on bases in Bahrain and Qatar that are ours, as well as Israel.”
The issue with using military force is "how wisely do you use it — and don’t get into another tragic misadventure like Iraq… If you’re going to use our military, you’d better know how it’s going to end before you decide it’s wise to begin."
We had fixed Iran’s nuclear weapon-making capability, then broke our word on the Iran nuclear accord. Now we think our military is going to fix it again? No: militaries can stop a problem, but they cannot fix a problem. There is an absence of this understanding in the White House and among the Democratic Party's slate of fine candidates, who lack the depth and breadth of global experience we need to avoid and prevent catastrophes like Iraq — which one candidate even voted for — and now, possibly, Iran. We saw it in the last presidential debate.
It was our nation’s investment that prepared me to be Commander-in-Chief. Now I'm working to get my message out to the country.
Respectfully,
Joe Sestak
Paid for by Joe Sestak for President.
Joe Sestak
P.O Box 17246
Alexandria, VA 22302
United States
OR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY/NOT FOR PUBLICATION:
(Washington, D.C., September 19, 2019) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Former U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Dan Glickman, and John Block will hold a joint press conference regarding their support of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Secretary Perdue and Former Secretaries Vilsack, Glickman, and Block to Hold Press Conference Regarding Support for USMCA
WHAT: Secretary Perdue and former Secretaries Vilsack, Glickman, and Block will hold a press conference regarding their support of USMCA.
WHEN: TODAY, Thursday, September 19th beginning at 1:30pm ET
WHERE: USDA Whitten Building, Room 107-A, 1400 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024
*NOTE: In addition, today in a letter to Congressional leaders, all former Secretaries of Agriculture since the Reagan Administration have underscored the importance of passing USMCA saying, “We need a strong and reliable trade deal with our top two customers for U.S. agriculture products. USMCA will provide certainty in the North American market for the U.S. farm sector and rural economy. We strongly support ratification of USMCA.”
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Layton Hills Mall is looking for Local Creatives and Art Lovers
Connections. Friendships. Education. Experience.
Layton, UT (September 19, 2019) – Layton Hills Mall has partnered with Utah Arts Alliance, and Landmark Artist to bring Connect back to Davis County! Join us Wednesday, October 2nd from 6:30p – 9:00p for a free, pop-up exhibit that invites all mediums of visual artists to showcase their art and network with the public.
Attendees will be able to cast votes in various categories. Winners will receive gift cards from Layton Hills Mall retailers or restaurants, and a select few will have their work featured in the next Landmark Artist window display inside Layton Hills Mall.
“The community partnerships we have formed with local arts organizations have been so rewarding” says Danielle Bendinelli, Layton Hills Mall Marketing Director. “From window displays showcasing work by local artists to veteran painted pianos and quarterly networking events, we’ve been able to provide some great opportunities for Utah creatives and added a nice pop of color to the center for shoppers to enjoy.”
CONNECT EVENT SCHEDULE
6:30-7pm (Early Art Submission)
7pm (Event Begins) Group Activities Begin!
7:30pm (Voting Begins)
8pm (Voting Closes & Presentation Begins)
8:20pm (Announce Top Selected Artists)
-Live Entertainment and Guest Speakers
Artists wanting to participate are encouraged to bring up to two pieces of ready-to-hang work.
Table easels are strongly encouraged.
Please Note: Due to the public nature of the event, organizers have the right to turn down any artwork not deemed appropriate for all ages.
This is event is free and open to the public. Children are required to be with an adult at all times. No food or drink will be allowed in the gallery area.
** Connect is a program of the Utah Arts Alliance. Visit www.utaharts.org for more info & resources.**
