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12 things you didn't know about past presidents. Herbert: If rebuilding Draper prison is best, let's do it. Poll: Utahns want path to citizenship for immigrants.
Happy Friday. We've all heard the stories about George Washington and the cherry tree but what about some of the more obscure tales of presidents past? Who was the first White House occupant to have running water, for example, or the first to have a phone or electricity? Check out the 12 things you didn't know about former presidents. [http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/presidents-day-2015-12-things-past-us-commanders/story?id=28997278" target="_blank">ABCNews]
Topping the news: Gov. Gary Herbert said if rebuilding in Draper would best help rehabilitate inmates, then the new Utah State Prison should remain there. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2640201-155/herbert-inmates-not-economics-should-drive" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630952/Gov-Gary-Herbert-Lawmakers-should-consider-keeping-prison-in-Draper.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kuer.org/post/herbert-open-all-options-prison-relocation" target="_blank">KUER] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/governor-herbert-mentions-possibility-of-prison-st/81013/zvvsIaVJZka9XFhCroJCKw" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Three of the most vocal protestors of the prison relocation are now running for local political offices. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2636550-155/theyre-fighting-the-prison-move-" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Herbert also said he hopes the Supreme Court's ruling in King v. Burwell will give clarity on the plans for Medicaid expansion. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/6037-herbert-hopes-supreme-court-will-provide-clarity-on-medicaid-expansion" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> Some 60 percent of Utahns support a pathway to citizenship for immigrants in the country illegally. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/6043-majority-of-utahns-support-pathway-to-citizenship-for-undocumented-immigrants" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
Tweets of the day: From @https://twitter.com/BennyRaskin" target="_blank">BennyRaskin: "Regrettably, my Capitol tour will not include Jason Chaffetz' cot."
-> From @https://twitter.com/N_Lalalawrence" target="_blank">N_Lalalawrence: "It's funny how the pope discussing climate change makes the conservatives want to keep politics secular."
Happy Birthday: On Saturday to state Sen. Stephen Urquhart and state Sen. Jerry Stevenson.
Tune in: Tribune reporters Jennifer Dobner, Matt Canham and Robert Gehrke and columnist Paul Rolly join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the week's top news stories including the latest in the case against former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff and Rep. Justin Miller's refusal to resign. Listen to Behind the Headlines live at 9 a.m. on KCPW 88.3/105.3 FM.
Happening tomorrow: Join Matt Canham and Thomas Burr at the Sandy Costco where they'll be signing copies of "Mormon Rivals" from noon to 2 p.m.
In other news: Check out Pat Bagley's cartoon on the shooting in a South Carolina church, featuring the NRA's Wayne LaPierre. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2641470-155/bagley-cartoon-nra-responds-to-church" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Paul Rolly investigates a costly mistake at the University of Utah that resulted in the destruction of Fort Douglas artifacts. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2639674-155/rolly-treasured-history-bites-the-dust" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A hospice for the homeless that was supposed to open in Salt Lake City in August is now slated for mid-December after the SLC Council pushed it back to meet safety and sanitation standards. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2641269-155/hospice-for-salt-lake-citys-homeless" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631012/SL-City-Council-delays-opening-of-homeless-hospice.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/plans-for-utahs-first-homeless-hospice-center-put/98149/1TTv8W9PVE6bEYTejNk2Yg" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox wants Utah companies to employ more refugees: "It will make your business better." [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2641672-155/utah-lieutenant-guv-urges-businesses-to" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Take a look at these reactions from Utahns about the Pope Francis' vow to fight climate change. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2641007-155/utahns-react-to-pope-francis-call" target="_blank">Trib] [http://kuer.org/post/popes-message-global-warming-resonates-utah" target="_blank">KUER]
-> On the one year anniversary of the dog Geist's death at the hands of an SLC PD officer searching for a missing child, ralliers decried that the incident won't be forgotten. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2639622-155/utah-ralliers-remember-geist-dog-shot" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A local clothing chain is encouraging Utah residents, especially men, to wear seat belts. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2635287-155/utah-fashion-tip-new-tie-for" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/stay-safe-and-in-style-public-officials-mr-mac-off/37336/8W1nTiZjB0uRPjuVdGJaCg" target="_blank">ABC4]
Nationally: President Barack Obama spoke about the fatal church shooting in South Carolina saying, "We know that hatred across races and faiths pose a particular threat to our democracy and our ideals." [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/19/us/politics/obama-charleston-shooting.html?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2015/06/18/obama-frank-about-dim-prospects-for-gun-control/" target="_blank">WaPost] [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/obama-react-charleston-shooting-119166.html?hp=r3_3" target="_blank">Politico]
-> The Senate passed a military policy bill and then subsequently blocked a companion piece to pay for it. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/19/us/politics/senate-approves-defense-bill-but-then-votes-to-block-it.html?ref=politics&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes]
-> The Supreme Court ruled that license plates are a form of government speech and states, such as Texas, can deny designs including the Confederate flag. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-texas-doesnt-have-to-allow-confederate-flag-license-plates/2015/06/18/d328b824-15c6-11e5-89f3-61410da94eb1_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi would like to see Frances Perkins featured on the $10 bill in 2020. [http://time.com/3926704/nancy-pelosi-10-bill/" target="_blank">TIME]
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