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News Highlights
10th Circuit Court rejects ACLU's Main St. Plaza suit (Deseret Morning News and Salt Lake Tribune).
Attorney for Rep. Jim Matheson warns of legal trouble should KSL Radio's Doug Wright announce he's running for Matheson's seat next year (Morning News).
Legislators hear some public facilities unfairly compete with private businesses (Tribune and Morning News). |
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Quote of the Day
“Where’s all the money coming from? How much debt can the nation sustain before the bubble bursts, the economy breaks and American taxpayers, including Uncle Sam, find themselves in dire straits?”
-- KSL editorial by Duane Cardall urging Utah’s congressional delegation to be more fiscally responsible. |
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Like to Talk? Here’s Your Big Chance
KSL Newsradio is bringing back live, local talk at night, and Utah Policy Daily readers get to suggest who the host of the high-profile show will be. Russ Hill, KSL news and programming director, asked UPD to invite readers to make nominations for the host of the weekday 7-10 p.m. talk show.
“I'm looking for someone who is plugged in, politically aware, opinionated, interesting, entertaining, fun to talk with, versatile and fairly open-minded,” Hill said. “The show will include, but not be limited to, discussing political issues. Potential hosts should be firm in their opinions but not overly polarizing. I want someone who would eat this opportunity up. Why waste time running for office when you could have one of the most powerful voices in Utah?”
Hill said UPD’s “vast daily e-mail audience” should be able to make some good suggestions about a suitable host. “Let's have some fun with it,” he said. “Your newsletter goes out to a broad group that includes many ‘movers and shakers.’ I would love their feedback, ideas, and opinions on who is the perfect talk show host for KSL. This will likely be someone not currently in broadcasting, but rather someone involved in the local community who would make a great host. I'm sure your readers could suggest people that KSL might not have considered or be familiar with.”
So, e-mail Russ at rhill@ksl.com with your suggestions. You can nominate yourself. People with “the gift of gab” but no broadcast experience are welcome to apply.
SLC is a Liberal Island
Interesting story by a British journalist Gary Younge writing for The Guardian, who uses Utah and Salt Lake City to make the point that enclaves of blue exist even in the reddest of red states. Salt Lake Mayor Rocky Anderson is quoted as saying, “I truly feel like we're in the middle of a Kafka novel sometimes . . . . with a little bit of Taliban thrown in."
The article notes that the Democratic Party is mostly an urban party. “All of the 32 cities in the US with populations over 500,000 voted Democrat in 2004, even though more than half are in Republican states.” Thanks to Lorna Vogt, director of the Utah Progressive Network, for sending along the link.
KCPW Political Lineup
Tuesday, Oct. 4: Guests include Sen. John Valentine talking about his trip to Beijing, Utah politics, and the Utah Senate's unofficial blog (10:07 a.m.); Robyn Bagley, Save Our Communities, on the November gravel pit referendum in Sandy. The Boyer Co.’s Wade Williams will represent the developer's side of the story (10:40 a.m.). Calls and comments are welcome at 355-TALK (8255) or midday@kcpw.org.
Brent Scowcroft, former national security advisor under Gerald Ford and the first President Bush, stopped in Utah Friday as part of the Hinckley Institute of Politics' 40th anniversary. KCPW will rebroadcast his speech Thursday, Oct. 6, at 10:07 a.m.
Washington Watch
Statements on Nominee Harriet Miers
Sen. Orrin Hatch press release says he will hold a private meeting with Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers today. While questions about her experience abound, Hatch said “It’s important that we don’t prejudge Bush’s second nominee”.
Reps. Jim Matheson and Chris Cannon also issued statements about Miers. Matheson said, "While I am not familiar with this nominee, I'm pleased the president chose to nominate a woman to fill Judge Sandra Day O'Connor's seat. I look forward to observing a Senate confirmation process that I hope serves the interests of fairness, civility and bipartisanship in this historic process.” Cannon made a similar plea: “As the Senate takes up her confirmation, I hope the process does not degrade into a partisan bickering match but remains at a level befitting our judicial system.”
Matheson Favors ESA Reforms
Last week the House passed the Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act, HR 3824, with bipartisan support. Afterwards, Rep. Jim Matheson issued a statement saying, “TESRA encourages stronger partnerships between federal, state, local and tribal governments and private landowners. I believe wildlife will benefit as a result.”
House Supports Pledge in Schools
A Jim Matheson press release says an overwhelming majority in Congress want the Supreme Court to find that the use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools is consistent with the U.S. Constitution. "The Pledge of Allegiance asserts a fundamental principle of faith upon which our nation depends. I believe this faith can be protected by assuring that all Americans are free to worship their own God, in their own manner and according to their own beliefs," said Matheson.
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October 4,
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- Oct 4-5: Utah Land Use Institute, Red Lion Hotel, Salt Lake City. Planning, Zoning, Property Rights and Eminent Domain will be featured. National experts on land use law will join prominent local commentators to discuss recent U.S. Supreme Court cases, changes in Utah statutes and case law, and other vital topics. Sponsored by the Utah State Bar, Property Rights Ombudsman, and Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. For information call 801-731-5399 or visit http://webster.utahbar.org/cle/events.
- Oct 4: Municipal Primary Election.
- Oct 4: Sen. Bob Bennett's staff to set up remote office in Sanpete county, 9 to 11 am, Manti Senior Center, 54 N Main, Living Room Area. They will be available to assist constituents with Social Security, Medicare, military, Veteran Affairs, IRS, BLM, Forest Service or any other federal issue.
- Oct 4: RadioWest on KUER: Lessons from Katrina, 11 am and 7 pm, KUER FM 90.
- Oct 4: Huntsman World Senior Games, 5 pm, Dixie State College, Gardner Center, St. George.
- Oct 5: Income Tax Subcommittee, 7 am, room W135.
- Oct 5: Sales and Use Tax Subcommittee, 7:30 am, room W135.
- Oct 5: Tax Reform Task Force, 8 am, room W135.
- Oct 5: Gov. Huntsman to give welcoming remarks at Attorney General's White Collar Crime Conference, 9 am, Radisson Hotel, Salt Lake City.
- Oct 5: Gov. Huntsman and Lt. Gov. Herbert will speak at the 2nd Annual Homeless Summit, South Towne Expo Center. For more information, including registration, click here, or call Denece Kitto at 801-538-8661.
- Oct 5: Gov. Huntsman to give welcoming remarks at Fidelity Open House/Ribbon Cutting, 10:30 am, Fidelity, Gateway.
- Oct 5: The Elephant Club annual social kicking off the Ronald Reagan Republican Club will be held, 6:30 pm, Huntsman Home in Deer Valley. Cost is $50 for current Elephant Club members or $1,000 for new memberships. For more information call Tara Tanner at 801-363-8920 or Mary Young at 801-533-9777.
- Oct 5: Democracy for Utah Meetup, 7 pm, Anderson Foothill Library, 1135 S 2100 E, Salt Lake City.
- Oct 6: House Rules Committee, 9 am, room W135.
- Oct 6: Senate Rules Committee, 9 am, room W135.
- Oct 6: Women's Legislative Council of Utah County meeting, 9:45 to 11:30 am, Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 N University Ave. Mr. Rick Nielsen, Director of Elementary Education for Nebo School District and Mr. Nathan Rathbun, President of the Utah Public Charter School Association will be guest speakers. For more information contact Emily Wiscombe at 801-224-1964.
- Oct 6: Ethnic Press Conference, 11 am, Governor's Boardroom/Office.
- Oct 6: Utah Technology Commission, 1 pm, room W110.
- Oct 6: Catholic Community Services Awards Dinner with First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman, 6 pm, Marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom.
- Oct 6: Davis County Democratic Planning Commission Meeting, 7 pm, Davis County Courthouse, County Commission Chambers, 28 E State Street, Farmington. The public is welcome to attend.
- Oct 7: Second annual Castle Country Economic Summit, "What's swell in Castle Country." The summit's will be held in Castle Dale and focus is on the economic activities of Carbon and Emery Counties. Cost is $20.00 and includes breakfast and lunch. Seating is limited, so contact the Emery County Economic Development Department for information and to reserve space. Their number is (435) 381-5576.
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