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As Clinton faces concerns, Biden urged to run. FBI taking over probe into Miller-McAdams issue. UTA wants a sales-tax increase.

Happy Monday. So the conventional wisdom is that Hillary Clinton is the odds-on favorite to win the Democratic nomination, and her money machine and political team have been adept at scaring off other major contenders. But with questions still circling about her private email server and the Clinton Foundation issue — and the fact that Sen. Bernie Sanders is creeping up in the polls — some folks are wondering if Vice President Joe Biden may jump in the race. [http://www.wsj.com/articles/will-he-run-biden-speculation-mounts-1435529527" target="_blank">WSJ]

Topping the news: The case against state Rep. Justin Miller, accused of stealing campaign funds from SL Co. Mayor Ben McAdams, was turned over to the FBI. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2670432-155/feds-to-handle-expanding-probe-into" target="_blank">Trib] [http://fox13now.com/2015/06/28/feds-involved-in-millermcadams-investigation/" target="_blank">Fox13]

-> UTA is hoping Utah voters approve of a sales-tax increase this year so the transportation agency can expand its bus routes. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2669905-155/if-voters-approve-tax-hike-uta" target="_blank">Trib]

Tweet of the day: From @https://twitter.com/louisvirtel" target="_blank">louisvirtel: "Congrats to Ruth Bader Ginsburg for earning the right to drive through any gay pride parade in a monster truck yelling, 'Watch the throne.'"

-> From @https://twitter.com/BuckyIsotope" target="_blank">BuckyIsotope: "Scalia's dissent might as well have just been a grumpy cat meme."

Happy Birthday: To Carol McNamara, director of the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service at Weber State University.

Happening Today: We'd like to invite our Washington readers to a book event at the National Press Club. Get a copy of "Mormon Rivals," meet authors Matt Canham and Thomas Burr and discuss the fractured relationship between the Romneys and Huntsmans. Also, we'll have appetizers and a lemonade station. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hatK3nK2aqjoy4TxvCPLJYYp6bUQ4bTsFsD7n7Tob28ztSqglqbTmOrYrJa1zdV3nJ-3HbKpSDEIIly4JAYooy92EbBdVucXaASguQ7gLa7-n6mL6emMcVa9Wbt8iWgByjftWNfJvNIboGWf9HZ2TuHk0DI5IDDIEmDScE43m3YjH3tDeTZto_b5lSveQ6ozBZbO-qoEbUCsMKqSov6GlICDclMXXOWotiJGSxUxfHNE53xnA8z0Og==&c=NIlUfM_D5ZfRJ6mfN1SzOqJTGvnRULM2WFztaYd1J9L1x6d0HacB7g==&ch=otZ0aEzm0TZd-1a05oXFrRb8fR4SIchetHM4Y7DRQGZ9ktLpbRgXIg==" target="_blank">EventBright]

Tune in: Rich McKeown of Leavitt Partners, Shaun Greene of Arches Health Plan and Jason Stevenson of the Utah Health Policy Project join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to discuss how the U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming Obamacare subsidies will affect health care in Utah as well as the ongoing negotiations over Healthy Utah, the state's proposed alternative to Medicaid expansion. Watch Trib Talk live at 12:15 p.m. MDT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">sltrib.com.

Opinion section: Check out Pat Bagley's cartoon to find out how peas touching your mashed potatoes compares to same-sex marriage. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2670481-155/bagley-cartoon-june-wedding-surprise" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Paul Rolly says Rep. Mike Noel, who failed in his attempts to have taxpayers cover San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman's legal fees, is living in an alternative world. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2665988-155/rolly-lyman-backer-mike-noel-lives" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Sen. Orrin Hatch applauds the Trade Promotion Authority legislation passed by Congress this week, saying it will help grow Utah businesses. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2669352-155/hatch-tpa-passage-is-a-win" target="_blank">Trib] [http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865631561/TPA-trade-agreement-counts-as-bipartisan-victory-for-political-parties-American-people.html?pg=all&ref=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FimoW1R4bbW%3Fref%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FimoW1R4bbW" target="_blank">DNews]

-> Dave Robinson, a candidate for SLC mayor, condemns current Mayor Ralph Becker for how he handled the resignation of former SLC Police Chief Chris Burbank, as well as several local issues involving water and property. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2666425-155/op-ed-beckers-handling-of-burbank-reflects" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Darnell Crandall, a University of Utah law student, says the dialogue surrounding Rachel Dolezal's legitimacy as a person of color is misdirected; instead, he hopes people will focus on her beneficial work as an advocate for the black community. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2665563-155/op-ed-dolezals-advocacy-should-matter-more" target="_blank">Trib]

-> George Pyle reflects on the change in recognized marriages that he's been waiting 22 years for. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2666419-155/pyle-no-more-dining-out-on" target="_blank">Trib]

-> James Bradshaw, who works in the criminal justice system, suggests moving the air-polluting refineries in Salt Lake City instead of the prison in Draper. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2665588-155/op-ed-instead-of-the-prison-lets" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Dennis Willis, who formerly worked for the Bureau of Land Management, says the agency is working toward holding oil and gas companies more responsible for cleaning up sites after drilling. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2665603-155/op-ed-blm-taking-right-steps-to" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Kelsey White, a research analyst for the Utah Taxpayers Association, finds financial data on Utah's public schools to be "muddled and fragmented." [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2665722-155/letter-bad-data-inhibits-utah-schools" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Kristy Money, a member of the Ordain Women board, wants the LDS Church to address systemic racism still remaining in teachings and doctrines. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2665596-155/op-ed-the-vestiges-of-lds-church" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Michael Kalm, a public affairs representative for the Utah Psychiatric Association, says misconceptions about prescription medications, such as antidepressants, scare away people who need them to heal. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2665568-155/op-ed-psychiatric-drugs-save-lives-and" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb discuss recent racial tensions in Utah and the nation, including the shooting in the South Carolina Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Orem Owlz' "Caucasian Heritage Night." [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631562/Charleston-shooting-has-sparked-national-discussion-on-racism.html" target="_blank">DNews]

Weekend in review: After a 5-4 vote in the Supreme Court, same-sex marriage is now legal in all 50 states; find out how prominent Utahns reacted to the decision. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2668885-155/story.html" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631552/Utahs-same-sex-marriage-supporters-celebrate-Supreme-Court-decision.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/utahns-weigh-in-on-supreme-courts-historic-decisio/25828/Kw2ylEFGFkKB0Eve5bQb7A" target="_blank">ABC4]

-> One state legislator responded to the court's legalizing of same-sex marriage by suggesting an end to all state-sanctioned marriages. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2670372-155/in-aftermath-of-same-sex-ruling-some" target="_blank">Trib] [http://fox13now.com/2015/06/26/lawmaker-has-bill-drafted-to-do-away-with-marriages-in-utah/" target="_blank">Fox13]

-> The LDS Church and Salt Lake City's Catholic Diocese —  the two largest religions in the state — maintain that in adherence with their principles of faith, marriage is still only between a man and a woman, despite the court's ruling. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2669098-155/despite-ruling-mormon-church-stands-firm" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631490/What-the-LDS-Church-said-about-the-Supreme-Court-ruling-on-gay-marriage.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> In the latest excerpts from Mormon Rivals: Mitt Romney uses his experience with the 9/11 terrorist attacks to better security measures for the Utah Olympics. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2652267-155/mormon-rivals-how-mitt-romneys?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib] Tagg and Josh Romney and Abby Huntsman offer a political future for the two prominent families. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2487868-155/mormon-rivals-romneys-and-huntsmans?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib] Check out this adaptation of the book featured in Politico Magazine. [http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/06/romney-huntsman-mormon-rivals-119515.html?hp=t1_r#.VZCsDGT8kfk" target="_blank">Politico]

-> One year after Utah established a permit program for medical hemp extract, families are applauding its healing effects. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2669160-155/a-year-after-utah-oks-therapeutic" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Brian Tarbet, who served as the interim attorney general after John Swallow stepped down, is retiring. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2666530-155/tarbet-provided-a-steady-hand-during" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Council members voted to keep Salt Lake County's computer labs. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2666553-155/countys-cat-labs-earn-a-reprieve" target="_blank">Trib]

-> The Utah Transportation Commission is working toward making a busy intersection in Orem more like a freeway interchange. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2669655-155/busy-orem-intersection-may-become-freeway-like" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Among tensions in the city's leadership, West Jordan invited city attorney Jeff Robinson, who was placed on paid leave, to return to work. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2669964-155/west-jordan-city-invites-ousted-attorney" target="_blank">Trib]

Nationally: After the Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, LGBTQ advocates are now hoping for equality in housing and employment. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/us/gay-rights-leaders-push-for-federal-civil-rights-protections.html?ref=politics&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gay-rights-supporters-push-beyond-marriage-to-broader-legal-protections/2015/06/27/25f822dc-1cdf-11e5-93b7-5eddc056ad8a_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]

-> Check out this time lapse video of the White House being lit by rainbow lights to celebrate the court's decision. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/politics/timelapse-white-house-beams-in-rainbow-color-lights/2015/06/27/751a324e-1cc9-11e5-bed8-1093ee58dad0_video.html" target="_blank">WaPost]

-> President Barack Obama spoke at the funeral for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was killed in the South Carolina church shooting, and sang "Amazing Grace." [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/thousands-gather-to-mourn-the-rev-clementa-pinckney-in-charleston/2015/06/26/af01aaae-1c0c-11e5-ab92-c75ae6ab94b5_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]

-> Though he's had several big wins this past week — same-sex marriage, Obamacare and trade — one campaign pledge looming for Obama is a solution to the Guantanamo detention facility. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2015/06/27/big-obama-legacy-wins-on-trade-obamacare-marriage-guantanamo-not-so-far/" target="_blank">WaPost]

-> Ohio Gov. John Kasich will join the crowded GOP field of presidential candidates on July 21. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/06/28/ohio-gov-kasich-to-launch-presidential-bid-on-july-21/" target="_blank">WaPost] [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/john-kasich-2016-presidential-bid-119517.html?hp=t3_r" target="_blank">Politico]

Where are they?

  • Rep. Chris https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart" target="_blank">Stewart meets with several officials in Tooele, presents military awards to a veteran and visits Dugway. He later hosts a town hall meeting at West Desert High School.
  • Gov. Gary https://twitter.com/GovHerbert" target="_blank">Herbert calls Kentucky Gov. Steven Beshear and participates in an interview with Polite Politics Podcast.
  • Lt. Gov. Spencer https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox" target="_blank">Cox heads to the Unified State Crime Lab groundbreaking in Taylorsville and takes part in a workforce development workgroup.
  • SL Co. Mayor Ben https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams" target="_blank">McAdams holds a Cabinet meeting, speaks at a Purple Heart and Bronze Star ceremony for a WWII veteran, meets with former Rep. Jim Matheson and attends a Mountain Accord meeting.
  • President Barack https://twitter.com/BarackObama" target="_blank">Obama signs HR 2146 Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act and HR 1295 Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015. He later hosts a working dinner with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil.
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    — Thomas Burr and Courtney Tanner

    https://twitter.com/thomaswburr" target="_blank">Twitter.com/thomaswburr and https://twitter.com/CourtneyLTanner" target="_blank">Twitter.com/CourtneyLTanner