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GOP insiders expect mayhem at Republican convention. Bishop, Chaffetz introduce Public Lands Initiative. House passes bill limiting president's authority on monuments.
Happy Friday. Half of a group of Republican insiders, many of whom are headed to Cleveland, believe the Republican National Convention could be marred by violence given the already heated situation America finds itself politically and racially. "Given the tenor of the campaign trail so far this year, coupled with rising social unrest, it is bound to spill over," said one Iowa Republican. "It's really more a matter of how bad it will get." [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/cleveland-convention-violence-insiders-225570">Politico</a>]
<strong>Topping the news: </strong>Reps. Rob Bishop and Jason Chaffetz introduced their long-awaited Public Lands Initiative that would set aside part of the Bears Ears region, expand Arches National Park and create a new Jurassic National Park but environmental groups were instantly critical, saying it didn't go far enough. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4116187-155/bishop-chaffetz-unveil-long-awaited-lands-bill"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] Here's a breakdown on what the Public Lands Initiative would do. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4116992-155/what-the-public-lands-initiative-would"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Meanwhile, the U.S. House passed a bill that prevents a president from spending any money to create a national monument at Bears Ears. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4117462-155/house-passes-bill-to-limit-new"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Interior Secretary Sally Jewell visited the site of the proposed Bears Ears National Monument. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4117685-155/interior-secretary-sally-jewell-visits-ground?fullpage=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From <a href="https://twitter.com/JerrySeeker"; target="_blank">@JerrySeeker</a>: "Pence? Gingrich? Christie? Nah. Trump will pick Julia Louis-Dreyfus. He knows he'll get more votes with her. And she's experienced."
From <a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">@SpencerJCox</a>: "Of course, leaking the Pence pick today and then switching to Newt <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">tomorrow</span></span> would be the most Trump thing ever."
From <a href="https://twitter.com/mindykaling"; target="_blank">@mindykaling</a>: "The world feels broken."
<strong>Happy Birthday: </strong>Today to Rep. Chris Stewart. Tomorrow to State Rep. Merrill Nelson, <span class="s1">Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen and Utah Democratic Party Chairman</span><span class="s1"> Peter Corroon.</span>
<strong>Tune in:</strong> <span class="s1">Tribune reporters </span><span class="s2">Lee Davidson, Chris Smart, Emma Penrod and Thomas Burr join Roger McDonough to talk about the week's top stories, including the Public Lands Initiative, the special legislative session and Utah's toxic air.</span>
<strong>In other news: </strong>The Black Lives Matter movement will hold a protest at Salt Lake Community College this afternoon. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865658043/SLCC-chosen-as-one-of-several-national-Black-Lives-Matter-protests.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Former FLDS members are suing leader Warren Jeffs and a law firm over unlawful marriages of underage girls and child labor. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4114361-155/former-flds-members-bring-lawsuit-against"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/07/14/ex-flds-members-sue-warren-jeffs-law-firm-over-underage-marriages/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]
-> Former Utah House Speaker Mel Brown is asking for a recount after he lost House district 53's Republican primary by eight votes. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865658077/Former-Utah-House-speaker-to-ask-for-recount-after-losing-by-8-votes.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson argued to a judge Thursday that his lawsuit against the NSA over surveillance at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games should go forward. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4117364-155/rocky-anderson-says-there-are-enough"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/07/14/judge-to-rule-on-lawsuit-accusing-nsa-of-spying-on-everyone-in-slc-during-2002-olympics/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/nsa-asking-judge-to-toss-case-slc-olympics-warrantless-surveillance-claim"; target="_blank">APviaKUTV</a>]
-> A Utah group is working to convince millennials to vote by advertising on social media, offering retail discounts and conducting registration drives at concerts. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4116934-155/new-utah-group-prodding-millennials-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/what-will-it-take-to-get-millennials-to-vote"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]
-> Alyson Kennedy, the Social Workers Party's presidential candidate, is campaigning in Utah and urging workers to organize. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4116706-155/workers-can-change-america-prez-candidate"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott discuss this week in politics, including lawmakers decisions during the interim session. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/10173-Bryan%20Schott%20and%20Bob%20Bernick">UtahPolicy</a>]
-> Nevada will recognize concealed firearm permits issued in Utah. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4116649-155/data-sharing-clears-way-for-nevada"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Experts advise staying out of Utah Lake because there may be toxic algae in it. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4116504-155/possibly-toxic-algae-poses-health-risk"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Utah is working to improve drug treatment centers that have previously been accused of widespread fraud. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4117561-155/utah-moving-forward-with-plan-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Electronic drivers licenses may happen in the future. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4113152-155/e-licenses-are-coming-for-drivers-"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Paul Rolly writes that legislation makes being a cop – and becoming one – very difficult. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4117193-155/rolly-utah-legislature-makes-it-harder"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
<strong>Nationally: </strong>French President François Hollande said an attack where a truck drove through a crowd in Nice, France, killing at least 84 people on Bastille Day, was an act of terror. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/world/europe/nice-france-truck-bastille-day.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=span-ab-top-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36800730"; target="_blank">BBC</a>]
-> Evidence pointed to Donald Trump selecting Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/trump-vp-picks-225535"; target="_blank">Politico</a>], but Trump postponed his VP announcement as an act of solidarity after the Nice, France attack. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/trump-to-postpone-vp-announcement-due-to-attack-in-nice-225573"; target="_blank">Politico</a>] [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-scraps-planned-vp-announcement-even-as-pence-emerges-as-likely-pick/2016/07/14/f7f45baa-49d1-11e6-acbc-4d4870a079da_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-low_trumpveep-1pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost</a>]
-> Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg regrets her negative comments about Donald Trump. [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/14/politics/ruth-bader-ginsburg-donald-trump-regret/index.html"; target="_blank">CNN</a>]
-> A new poll shows that voters from both major parties are displeased with their candidates and that Hillary Clinton has lost her lead over Trump. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/us/politics/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-poll.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>]
<strong>Where are they?</strong>
<ul>
<li>Rep. Jason <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse"; target="_blank">Chaffetz</a></strong> departs on a congressional delegation trip overseas.</li>
<li>Rep. Chris <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart"; target="_blank">Stewart</a> </strong>meets with constituents in his Washington D.C. office and gives a speech on the House Floor. Later he flies back to Utah.</li>
<li>Rep. Mia <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove"; target="_blank"><strong>Love</strong></a> attends a leadership breakfast meeting. Later she flies back to Utah.</li>
<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> attends National Governors Association summer meetings in Des Moines, Iowa.</li>
<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> attends the National Association of Secretaries of State Summer Conference in Nashville, Tenn.</li>
<li>SLC Mayor Jackie <a href="http://twitter.com/slcmayor"; target="_blank"><strong>Biskupski</strong></a> attends the Mayor's Skyline Challenge Awards in the afternoon. In the evening, she attends the Damn These Heels LGBT film festival.</li>
<li>SL Co. Mayor Ben <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams"; target="_blank">McAdams</a></strong> meets with Deputy Mayor Lori Bays in the afternoon.</li>
<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a> </strong>hosts the Diplomatic Corps Reception in the afternoon.</li>
</ul>
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