Utah has never elected a governor who previously served in the U.S. House, which could change next year if Rep. Rob Bishop joins the 2020 gubernatorial contest. The other two states who have not elected a former Representative as governor are Arizona and Alaska.
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Days to the 2019 Utah municipal elections: 71 (11/5/2019)
Days to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 154 (1/27/2020)
Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 190 (3/3/2020)
Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 303 (6/23/2020)
Days to the 2020 election: 435 (11/3/2020)
Poll: Utahns believe immigrant families should not be separated at the border
By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor
Half of all Utahns say illegal immigrant families should be held together in detention until their status is legally determined, a new UtahPolicy.com poll conducted by Y2 Analytics says.
How much does it cost to make a political point? - Bernick and Schott on politics
By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor
Lawmakers are tackling tax reform. Our polling shows they've got a tough task ahead of them if they decide to move forward with a number of controversial choices. We break down the numbers.
Salt Lake Chamber releases white paper on tax reform
By Salt Lake Chamber
The Salt Lake Chamber, Utah's largest and longest-standing business association, released its white paper on tax reform.
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China. President Donald Trump claimed his trade negotiators had received "two very good calls" from China signaling they are serious about making a deal to end the trade war between the two countries. Chinese officials denied any phone calls, saying they have no idea what Trump is talking about [AP].
G7. French President Emmanuel Macron engineered a surprise visit from Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif at this year's meeting [CNN].
Economy. President Trump's companies stand to save millions of dollars if interest rates fall. He has repeatedly demanded that the Federal Reserve lower rates [WaPo].
Supreme Court. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has completed treatment for pancreatic cancer [ABC News].
A challenger emerges. Former GOP Rep. Joe Walsh announced he would mount a primary challenge to President Trump in 2020 [CNN].
Trump allies target journalists. Conservative operatives say they have complied potentially embarrassing social media posts from employees of news organizations they see as hostile to President Trump [NYT].
Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot. President Donald Trump reportedly suggested using nuclear weapons to stop hurricanes before they hit the U.S. [Axios].
McAdams supports bill to improve transparency for students taking out federal college loans
Congressman Ben McAdams joins Florida Congresswoman Donna Shalala and Utah Congressman Chris Stewart on a measure that requires more transparency and disclosure for students who take out federal college loans-across the entire life of the loan. McAdams has signed on to the bipartisan Student Loan Disclosure Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R. 4193).
Sen. Lee comments on Qualcomm antitrust stay
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Friday after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed a lower court antitrust ruling that would have forced Qualcomm to end certain patent licensing practices.
Governor appoints Angela F. Fonnesbeck to the First District Court
Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Angela F. Fonnesbeck as a judge for the First District Court.
United Utah Party announces 2019 countywide conventions
Beginning September 7, 2019, the United Utah Party will be holding county party conventions across Utah. The purpose of these conventions is to elect county officers, help party supporters get to know each other, and work together to build the party in the county.
Salt Lake City announces a variety of public events as part of the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference
Following months of planning and coordination with representatives from all over the globe, the local community is invited to take part in the upcoming 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference, taking place Aug. 26-28 in Salt Lake City.
1963 - The Moscow-Washington hotline between the leaders of the U.S. and the Soviet Union goes into operation.
1967 - Thurgood Marshall is confirmed as the first African American Justice of the Supreme Court.
1992 - The 11-day Ruby Ridge standoff ends with Randy Weaver surrendering to federal authorities.
Hero
"A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Economy
"He'll [Trump] try every financial maneuver he knows: getting a shady loan from Russia, telling his blackjack dealers to stick on a soft 17. And if all else fails? Selling Dr. Trump's patented anti-recession elixir. The delicious mercury makes you forget what money was." -STEPHEN COLBERT
