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Wednesday Buzz

News Highlights

Will the conservation lands measure be on the November ballot? The Salt Lake Tribune (Joe Baird) reports that election officials say no, but backers still have hope. Lee Benson in the Deseret Morning News weighs in on Nancy Workman s current troubles. Utah Democrats like John Edwards as John Kerry s VP, in a report by the Standard-Examiner.

New Matheson Newsletter

Scott Matheson, Jr., has initiated a new e-mail newsletter updating supporters on campaign progress. In the July 2 edition he describes meetings, media interviews and other campaign activities, and encourages volunteers, with links to more information on his Web site, www.mathesonforgovernor.com.  The newsletter is a smart thing to do. It shows supporters, the news media and the competition that the campaign is active and moving ahead. I couldn't find a place to sign up for it on the Web site, but I'm assuming you can get on the list if you send an e-mail to: Scott@MathesonForGovernor.com. It would be helpful if past newsletter editions were posted on the Web site.

Issues Brief on Crime

The Utah Foundation's Utah Priorities Project has published another Research Brief, this one on crime in Utah. This is the eighth of a series of Research Briefs to be published by the Utah Priorities Project. Issues briefs are being published about every two weeks during the 2004 election season, and they focus on issues identified as top priorities in the 2004 Utah Priorities Poll. The idea is that an in-depth focus on important issues will encourage candidates and voters to discuss them and elevate the debate in the gubernatorial campaign. See other research briefs, candidate information, and sign up for your own free subscription at www.utahpriorities.net.

Keep Party Activists Informed

Todd Weiler, Davis County Republican chair, is doing a nice job of keeping Davis Republicans informed by periodically sending them an e-mail update on party happenings. He includes links to national Republican information as well. To get on his list send an e-mail to toddweiler@parrylaw.com. Weiler's efforts show how party leaders can easily keep the party faithful informed. One positive result is a list of committed party members who can do volunteer work at the neighborhood level.

- LaVarr Webb

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-Leaders: The Strategies for Taking Charge, Warren Bennis & Burt Nanus, P. 20-21.

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Wednesday
July 7, 2004

Today's Headlines

Denver Post
- Drought draining power

New York Times
- Tribe members express concern over handling of ruins

Associated Press
- Hatch: Senate supports stem cell research

Daily Herald
- Canvassers certify county vote counts
 - Council gives pay raises to self, mayor

Standard-Examiner
- Utah Dems laud Kerry's choice of Edwards for VP
- Davis sets property tax rate
- Impact fees support South Weber center

Deseret Morning News
- Open-space bid falls short
- Lee Benson: Workman has lots to read about
- Report backs Davis jail project
- Taxes get raised a 2nd time
- Security causes concern on Hill
- I's and T's are issue in county races
- Rally stands up for rights
- Emergency network has glitch-free debut
- Higher ed chief notes funding not keeping pace

Salt Lake Tribune
- Hatch backs nominee who backs St. Paul
- Senate to review sentencing guidelines
- Democrat rips Republican opponent's defense of mayor
- Utah bridges emergency communication gaps
- Davis considering expanding its jail; may be on ballot
- It's official: Blackham wins squeaker of a primary

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Political Calendar

Please submit calendar items to AgendaUtah@UtahPolicy.com

- July 7: Utah Stonewall Democrats, 5:30 pm, State Democratic Headquaters third floor conference room, 455 So 300 East, SLC.
- July 8: Salt Lake Chamber Government Affairs Advisory Committee, 11 a.m., Eccles Board Room at the Chamber. State Sen. James Evans will speak.
- July 10: Davis County Democrats No-Host Breakfast, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, Joanie s Restaurant, 286 North 400 West, Kaysville. Contact Richard Watson (801) 292-6772.
- July 15: The Sutherland Tran "scend Series, "Civility, Integrity, and Politics: Being an Authentic Citizen," Sutherland CLP Conference Room, Sixth Floor Social Hall Plaza 150 East Social Hall Avenue, SLC. 801-355-1272 or si@sutherlandinstitute.org.
- July 19-23: National Conference of State Legislatures, Salt Lake City.
- August 3: Utah Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting, 7:30 pm, Room N4010, Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 South State Street, SLC.
- August 5: Professional Republican Women (PRW) and Utah Federation of Republican Women half-day Campaign School. Keynote speaker Fred Lampropolous. Noon to 5 p.m. at Merit Medical, 1660 W. Merit Parkway (9800 S.), South Jordan. Cost $45, Contact PRW 801-270-0802.
- August 5: Progressive Democratic Caucus Meeting, 6:30-8:00 pm, 455 South 300 East, Suite 102, SLC. Contact Craig Axford (801) 918-6017.
- August 14: Davis County Democrats No-Host Breakfast, 8:30-10:00 am, Joanie s Restaurant, 286 North 400 West, Kaysville. Contact Richard Watson (801) 292-6772.
- August 24: Green Party of Utah Roots Local Monthly Meeting, 12:00 pm, Sprague Library, 1100 East just past 2100 South, SLC. Contact 486-2558.

- See the entire calendar