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Happy Friday. Music is an inspirational way to garner support it's worked for past presidential candidates and now Sen. Ted Cruz has his own song to woo fans. A Christian rock band is out with "Set it on Fire," a tune that plays to Cruz's self-styled anti-Washington, anti-federal government musings. "When power is concentrated centrally and federally/ it creates dependency that's medically like leprosy," the song goes. "Collectivism, everyone's a victim like the reds do," it continues. "And for our next president, we're all in for Ted Cruz." [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/ted-cruz-christian-rap-group-support-we-are-watchmen-118403.html?hp=l3_4" target="_blank">Politico]
Topping the news: Most Salt Lake County residents say Mayor Ben McAdams deserves another term while 31 percent oppose that, a new poll shows. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/5806-most-salt-lake-county-residents-think-ben-mcadams-should-get-another-term-as-county-mayor" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> Human error is likely not the cause of the live anthrax accidentally sent from Utah's Dugway Proving Ground to nine laboratories in America and one in South Korea. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2562389-155/6-things-to-know-about-utah" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2562196-155/army-chief-human-error-likely-not" target="_blank">APviaTrib]
-> State Superintendent Brad Smith said Utah schools don't need more taxpayer money, they need faith. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2563101-155/state-superintendent-asks-for-faith-in" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629633/Will-raising-taxes-make-better-students.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/law-makers-lobbyists-and-community-organizations-t/22429/tO5aCeo5X0C9dbUSr38VZA" target="_blank">ABC4] [http://kuer.org/post/annual-taxpayer-conference-sheds-light-future-budget-issues" target="_blank">KUER]
Tweets of the day: @https://twitter.com/greenfield64" target="_blank">greenfield64: "Know who would make a terrific anchor team for the 2016 campaign? Amy Schumer and John Oliver."
-> From @https://twitter.com/LPDonovan" target="_blank">LPDonovan: "An incredible 19 congressional fundraisers are slated for Nat Parks during Taylor Swift's July stint #SwiftyCaucus"
Happy Birthday: Today to state Rep. Brian Greene and former Rep. Jay Seegmiller. On Saturday to SLC Mayor Ralph Becker, and on Sunday to former state Rep. John Mathis and political reporter Robert Gehrke.
Tune in: Tribune reporters Matt Canham and Robert Gehrke, health, education and environment editor Rebecca Walsh and columnist Paul Rolly join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the week's top news stories including a proposal to expand the death penalty, a shorter list of potential prison sites and a new DABC audit. Listen to Behind the Headlines live at 9 a.m. on KCPW 88.3/105.3 FM or http://kcpw.org/" target="_blank">kcpw.org.
In other news: The Prison Relocation Commission held a public meeting in Grantsville where residents soundly rallied against the possible Tooele County site. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2564573-155/utah-prison-relocation-planners-get-an" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629640/Grantsville-residents-tell-Prison-Relocation-Commission-to-keep-joint-at-the-Point.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://www.kutv.com/news/features/local-news/stories/Hundreds-rally-to-oppose-prison-in-Tooele-County-as-second-public-meeting-gets-underway-141877.shtml#.VWf8ZWT8kfk" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/grantsville-residents-say-no-way-to-prison-being-b/39134/ASl68ilnK06yM4IrxwzSNA" target="_blank">ABC4] [http://fox13now.com/2015/05/28/rally-opposing-relocating-prison-to-tooele-county-held-across-the-street-from-open-house/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> Take a look at Pat Bagley's postcard showcasing Utah's landmarks and recent landmark mistakes. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2563807-155/bagley-cartoon-greetings-from-utah" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Paul Rolly says Salt Lake City's parking kiosks now abide by federal law after a short stint of showing too much of credit card numbers on printed receipts. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2557541-155/rolly-salt-lake-citys-new-parking" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Utah lawmakers don't think they'll be able to meet their self-imposed July 31 deadline for a decision on an alternative to Medicaid expansion. [http://fox13now.com/2015/05/28/medicaid-expansion-negotiations-may-move-beyond-july-deadline/" target="_blank">Fox13] Meanwhile, House Speaker Greg Hughes says the state needs to wait until the Supreme Court rules on Obamacare before making any decisions. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/5801-hughes-says-talks-on-medicaid-expansion-hinge-on-supreme-court-decision-video" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is running low on beer and wine permits. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2557466-155/utahs-dabc-running-out-of-beer" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Envision Utah is finishing up its poll of state-wide opinions on political issues, including air quality, water and transportation. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2563514-155/envision-utah-hits-goal-but-you" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The Wasatch Front Regional Council has transportation mapped out for the next 30 years. [http://kuer.org/post/thirty-year-transit-plan-wasatch-front-unveiled" target="_blank">KUER]
Nationally: The FBI charged former House Speaker Dennis Hastert of participating in a hush money scheme to hide alleged previous transgressions. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/29/us/ex-house-speaker-j-dennis-hastert-indicted-on-federal-charges.html?ref=politics&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/05/28/former-house-speaker-dennis-hastert-indicted/?hpid=z1" target="_blank">WaPost] [http://www.buzzfeed.com/johnstanton/former-house-speaker-dennis-hastert-indicted-on-federal-char#.gfWbWj2429" target="_blank">Buzzfeed] [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-dennis-hastert-20150528-story.html" target="_blank">ChicagoTrib]
-> Former New York Gov. George Pataki is the latest Republican to join the 2016 presidential race. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/29/us/politics/george-pataki-republican-nomination.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=second-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.wsj.com/articles/ex-new-york-gov-george-pataki-announces-presidential-bid-1432814676" target="_blank">WSJ] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/05/28/george-pataki-to-launch-presidential-campaign/?hpid=z3" target="_blank">WaPost] [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/george-pataki-announces-presidential-bid-in-911-themed-video-118367.html?hp=rc1_4" target="_blank">Politico]
-> With four times as many Republicans than Democrats having announced their campaigns for presidency, the race is becoming a little crowded and confusing. Check out this info-graphic to find out who's in and who's not. [http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/us/elections/2016-presidential-candidates.html?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes]
-> A Pennsylvania newspaper is backpedaling after publishing a letter to the editor that called for the execution of President Barack Obama. [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/newspaper-apologizes-letter-obama-execution-118370.html?hp=r4_4" target="_blank">Politico]
-> The man behind Obama's HOPE poster campaign is now disillusioned (and less than HOPE-ful) about the president's work in office. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/05/28/the-hope-poster-guy-just-handed-republicans-their-ideal-metaphor-for-obamas-presidency/" target="_blank">WaPost]
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