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How Bernie went from Clinton rival to supporter. Sanders' Utah supporters not sure they will follow his lead. Tribune to sue BYU police over records.
Happy Wednesday. Bernie Sander is now behind Hillary Clinton, though we'll see if his followers become hers. And even getting to this point was tough. Politico lays out the path from rival to supporter, noting that health care and education policy were the sticking points. But now, Sanders is ready to play surrogate for Clinton and travel the country whipping up votes. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/playbook/2016/07/exclusive-joint-mook-weaver-interview-on-how-sanders-endorsement-came-together-gopers-ditching-trump-convention-for-trips-abroad-bayh-oppo-cheat-sheet-roger-stone-dumps-on-pences-fashion-choices-215291">Politico</a>]
<strong>Topping the news: </strong>In most election cycles, congressional elections are local affairs. This year, however, the focus is on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4109563-155/all-politics-are-local-unless-clinton"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Bernie Sanders won Utah's Democratic Caucus by a landslide. Now his delegates must decide whether or not to follow his lead and vote for Hillary Clinton. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/home/4109794-155/deflated-sanders-utah-delegates-face-a"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> The Tribune is suing BYU's police department for access to records of communication between the police department and the school's Title IX and Honor Code offices. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4105633-155/salt-lake-tribune-sues-says-byu"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From <a href="https://twitter.com/Olivianuzzi"; target="_blank">@Olivianuzzi</a>: "I hope it's Newt mostly so we can ask Trump a lot of questions about moon colonization."
From <a href="https://twitter.com/deray"; target="_blank">@deray</a>: "Obama's Dallas speech was complicated, and important. This sentence stays with me: 'I've seen how inadequate my own words have been.'"
<strong>Happy Birthday: </strong>to Rep. Rob Bishop, <span class="s1">USU President Stan Albrecht and Aaron Perkins.</span>
<strong>In other news: </strong>Salt Lake City law enforcement officials are in Dallas to mourn the loss of five police officers who were fatally shot last week. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-law-enforcement-in-dallas-to-honor-fallen-officers"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
-> A federal appeals court granted a preliminary injunction to Planned Parenthood, which the organization considers a big victory against Gov. Gary Herbert. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4109038-155/as-far-as-we-are-concerned"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865657879/Planned-Parenthood-wins-preliminary-injunction-in-lawsuit-against-Herbert.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/utah-must-continue-to-fund-planned-parenthood-federal-appeals-court-says"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]
-> Polygamous sect leader Lyle Jeffs, who is currently on the run from federal investigators, wants charges against him to be dropped on the grounds that they violate his religious freedom. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4109401-155/lyle-jeffs-who-is-on"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/07/12/fugitive-flds-leader-lyle-jeffs-wants-charges-dismissed-claims-religious-right-on-food-stamps/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]
-> Salt Lake City residents may have to pay for mosquito-fighting pesticides at the new state prison. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4109186-155/this-may-bug-salt-lakers-residents"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865657931/Mosquito-experts-Prison-relocation-plan-may-take-some-debugging.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Studies show the creation of an 11-state power grid would benefit California, but Utah would be paying to participate in a plan that would increase the state's carbon emissions. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4109970-155/studies-show-regional-grid-would-be"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> The EPA says some pollutants found in Utah's air are toxic and may cause cancer. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4106170-155/levels-of-some-air-toxics-along"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> A study shows Salt Lake City has plenty of parking; it's just poorly managed, which confuses drivers and leaves the spots open. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4109032-155/lots-of-potential-salt-lake"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Crossroads Urban Center hosts a barbecue at Liberty Park today, where it hopes to educate the community on poverty and hunger. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4109348-155/crossroads-urban-center-hosts-barbecue-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Utah's gas prices are lower than they were a year ago, but they are still the 12th highest prices in the nation. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865657894/Utah-gas-prices-dip-but-still-12th-highest-in-the-country.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Planners in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Tooele, Morgan and Box Elder counties want the public's input into regional transportation plans. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4108160-155/what-transportation-projects-do-you-want"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865657908/Public-comment-period-opens-for-proposed-transportation-plan.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Organizers of Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats says the races will not be canceled this year. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4108645-155/speed-week-organizers-say-bonneville-salt"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Pat Bagley questions Rep. Rob Bishop's loyalty to his constituents when most of his campaign funds come from out-of-state donors. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4109989-155/bagley-cartoon-when-is-a-bishop"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Paul Rolly writes about Bishop's apparent interest in keeping a Maine forest private instead of turning it over to the government and creating a national monument. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4108601-155/rolly-maine-man-utahs-rob-bishop"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
<strong>Nationally: </strong>President Obama sought to console a shaken and divided nation at a memorial for five fallen police officers in Dallas. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/politics/obama-dallas-attacks-speech.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=a-lede-package-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>]
-> Bernie Sanders formally endorsed Hillary Clinton. [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/11/politics/hillary-clinton-bernie-sanders/index.html"; target="_blank">CNN</a>] [<a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/07/sanders-endorses-clinton/486122/"; target="_blank">Atlantic</a>]
-> Fox News suspended its agreement with Newt Gingrich, spurring rumors that Gingrich may be Donald Trump's pick as running mate. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-media/2016/07/fox-news-and-newt-gingrich-agree-to-suspends-contributor-agreement-225432"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]
-> Donald Trump is calling for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's resignation after she voiced a negative opinion of him. Many politicians worry that Ginsburg's comments show a bias that the Supreme Court is not supposed to hold. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/the-war-of-words-between-justice-ginsburg-and-donald-trump/2016/07/13/aea1d932-48d2-11e6-8dac-0c6e4accc5b1_video.html">WaPost</a>]
<strong>Where are they?</strong>
<ul>
<li>Rep. Jason <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse"; target="_blank">Chaffetz</a> </strong>chairs an Oversight hearing on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation application process and meets with the Georgian ambassador.</li>
<li>Rep. Chris <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart"; target="_blank">Stewart</a> </strong>attends an Appropriations Committee mark up. He then meets with a British Member of Parliament, the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and the El Salvador Minister of Foreign Affairs. Later he meets with the Utah Farm Bureau and speaks to students from BYU.</li>
<li>Rep. Mia <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove"; target="_blank">Love</a> </strong>attends a Financial Services hearing, holds a Facebook live discussion with Speaker Ryan and attends Financial Services Markup meeting.</li>
<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> meets with the Utah Education Association. Later he flies to Des Moines, Iowa.</li>
<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a> </strong>attends meetings with elected officials and local businesses in Summit County. Later he flies to Nashville.</li>
<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a> </strong>visits with the Legislative Government Operations Interim Committee.</li>
<li>SLC Mayor Jackie <a href="http://twitter.com/slcmayor"; target="_blank"><strong>Biskupski</strong></a> holds a press conference in the morning. In the afternoon, she attends a refugee leaders lunch. In the evening, she attends a Dionne Warwick event.</li>
<li>SL Co. Mayor Ben <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams"; target="_blank">McAdams</a></strong> attends a Point of the Mountain Commission meeting and a Criminal Justice Advisory Council meeting.</li>
<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a> </strong>hosts a conversation on community policing and criminal justice in the afternoon.</li>
</ul>
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