My fellow Republicans,
In two short weeks, the official ballot for the 2018 general election will be mailed to voters across the State. If you haven't already, please verify your voter registration information with the State by visiting secure.utah.gov.
To help our candidates prepare for the final stretch we have prepared a short survey and ask for your input. As we have only a limited number of email addresses in our UTGOP database, please take the opportunity to forward this email to your friends, neighbors and family members to encourage them to vote as well.
Follow this link to the Survey:
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Additionally, I would strongly encourage you take the time to review the proposed Constitutional Amendments and Propositions that can be found here: 2018 Election Information.
Thank you,
Rob Anderson
Chairman
(801)533-9777
117 E. South Temple Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
rob@utgop.org
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for North Carolina Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2018 – North Carolina residents recovering from Hurricane Florence could be eligible for disaster food benefits through the availability of USDA’s Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) announced today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Households that may not normally be eligible under regular SNAP rules may qualify for D-SNAP if they meet the disaster income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses.
“Our department is committed to providing the assistance needed to our neighbors, as they pull themselves to recovery,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said. “The D-SNAP program USDA is announcing today is an important step forward in bringing back normalcy to those impacted.”
D-SNAP eligible households in the affected areas will receive one month of benefits, equivalent to the maximum amount of benefits normally issued to a SNAP household of their size, to meet their food needs as they settle back home following the disaster. To be eligible for D-SNAP, a household must live in one of the affected counties. North Carolina will share information about eligible counties, D-SNAP dates, and locations through the local media.
D-SNAP timing varies with the circumstances of each disaster, but always begins after commercial channels of food distribution have been restored and families are able to purchase food to prepare at home. Before operating D-SNAP in an approved county, the State must ensure that conditions related to safety and readiness are in place. For example, power must be restored, roads must be passable, and a sufficient amount of stores must be open and available to redeem D-SNAP benefits. Affected households should look for public information notices from the State regarding the location of application sites and dates of application in each county.
Disaster supplements will be provided to ongoing SNAP households up to the maximum allotment for their household size in counties most affected by the storm. Recipients may receive automatic disaster supplements if they file an affidavit with the local office attesting to food losses and disaster expenses.
Current participants may have also had a portion of their September benefits replaced since many lost food as a result of the storm. Late this week, participants in the State identified counties most affected by the storm and who have not already requested benefit replacement via an affidavit will automatically receive 60 percent of their regular September SNAP benefit to allow for replacement of perishable food lost due to storm-caused power outages.
The D-SNAP announcement today is the latest in a battery of USDA actions North Carolina Disaster Nutrition Assistance taken to help North Carolina residents cope with the storm and its aftermath that also include a waiver to allow SNAP participants to buy hot foods and hot food products prepared for immediate consumption with their benefits at authorized SNAP retailers statewide through October 31, 2018.
In addition, local disaster organizations, such as The Salvation Army and NC Baptist Men continue to utilize USDA Foods to serve hot meals in congregate shelters. Individuals seeking more information about this and other available aid should dial 2-1-1.
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs. In addition to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, these programs include the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, the National School Lunch Program, and the Summer Food Service Program which together comprise America's nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov.
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Layton Hills Mall Invites You to the Spotlight Social!
Fashion. Fun. Health. Hope
LAYTON, UT (September 24, 2018) – Mark your calendars for the first-annual Spotlight Social taking place at Layton Hills Mall on Saturday, October 6th. Join us as we kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month during this one-of-a-kind, three-hour event. Putting the spotlight on fashion and beauty, as we celebrate breast cancer survivors and spread hope to those still fighting. Plus, prize giveaways, exclusive offers, and more!
The Spotlight Social will also feature an important Breast Cancer Awareness component as part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Davis Hospital and Medical Center will be available to provide information on mammogram screenings, resources, and more. Many Layton Hills Mall stores will showcase their own pink clothing, fall trends, and support. Attending guests will have the opportunity to contribute to our Wall of Hope display that will be featured in the mall during the entire month of October. There will also be a Dillard’s Fashion Show, make-up tips & demos, live D.J, selfie station and giveaways, including special goodie bags to the first 50 people in attendance.
“Utilizing our space to provide an outlet to breast cancer awareness and prevention is so important to our team,” said Danielle Bendinelli, Marketing Director for Layton Hills Mall. “This event is the first of its kind and ideal for the whole community. Whether you’re a local fashionista who loves a good fashion show or you’re looking to enjoy a day of music while sharing memories, the Spotlight Social is the place to be.”
WHAT: Spotlight Social - Fashion, Fun, Health and Hope
WHEN: Saturday, October 6th from 11a-2pm
WHERE: Layton Hills Mall Center Court
COST: Free to attend
MORE: http://www.shoplaytonhills.com/event/bltb8e86b7236e16515
