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Donald Trump hits Mitt Romney over saying he won't be the nominee. Lee, bipartisan group unveil prison reform bill. SCOTUS to review Utah case on seizure law.
Happy Friday. Mitt Romney gladly accepted the endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2012 presidential race but he isn't returning the favor this time around. "Donald Trump will not be the nominee," Romney told an audience in Washington this week. "Ultimately our nominee will come from the mainstream conservative bracket. I don't know who that will be." [WaPost] Of course, that didn't sit well with The Donald, who tweeted that Romney "is trying to hit back at me because I'm saying that he let the Repub Party down w/ his loss to Obama. Should've won—he choked!" [TIME]
Topping the news: Sen. Mike Lee and a bipartisan group of senators announced a sweeping criminal justice bill that would reduce sentences for low-level drug offenders. [Trib] [DNews] [KUTV]
-> The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to review a Utah case that explores an apparent gap in search and seizure law. [Trib] [Fox13]
-> Groups are calling for a cash limits for donations to candidates in the Salt Lake City mayoral election. [Trib]
Tweets of the day: From @KPete801: "Hazards of having a common name: Sitting in a public meeting & another Karen Peterson signed up to testify, but all look at me expectantly."
From @SenMikeLee: "This is @corybooker telling the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce that I have too much hair. He's also… https://instagram.com/p/8TrSjzGppj/
Happy Birthday: Today to The Trib's Catherine Reese Newton, tomorrow to KSL's Doug Wright and Rich Piatt and on Sunday to former Rep. Roger Barrus.
Tune in: Tribune reporters Thomas Burr, Robert Gehrke, Lee Davidson and columnist Paul Rolly join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the week's top news stories including a chilly reception for a new health plan for the poor, a Planned Parenthood lawsuit and a leak about Rep. Jason Chaffetz by the U.S. Secret Service. Tune in to KCPW or Utah Public Radio at 9 a.m. MDT for the live broadcast of Behind the Headlines.
In other news: The Utah Supreme Court upheld a ruling on a murder case. [Trib] [Fox13]
-> Rocky Mountain Innocence Center is asking for forensic testing of a prisoner convicted of murder in 2002. [DNews]
-> The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control restored a previously-revoked liquor license to a bar in Sugarhouse. [Trib]
-> GOP candidates for governor have raised a combined $760,000 so far this year. [KUTV]
-> A $30 million proposal was made with hopes to house the homeless. [Trib]
-> SLC mayoral candidates disagree on how police should handle homelessness. [KUTV]
-> Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss this week in politics, including polls on Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Mia Love. [UtahPolicy]
-> The EPA's new lower ozone requirements should be easily attainable for the state. [Trib]
-> Rocky Mountain Power is drawing criticism for presenting a plan which does not include more renewable energy sources. [Trib]
-> An analysis by federal authorities of a proposed dam in southeast Idaho on the Bear River did not receive a positive recommendation. [Trib]
-> Utah's highest and lowest performing Title 1 schools are identified. [Trib]
-> Returned LDS missionaries are causing a surge at BYU and may have an impact on other schools around the state. [Trib]
-> USU received a $32 million grant to help young students achieve higher education. [Fox13] [DNews]
-> Ann Cannon shares how different political views have been showcased in past LDS General Conferences. [Trib]
-> Paul Rolly discusses why some Utah gun enthusiasts are still waiting on commemorative local guns after the original manufacturer no longer is involved. [Trib]
-> Homeowners in Murray say they are being fined by their homeowner's association for flying the American Flag. [Fox13] [KUTV]
-> A survey finds that Utahn's think jobs and the economy are the most important issues. [KUTV]
-> October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and several groups are bringing attention to the issue. [ABC4]
Nationally: A mass shooting at an Oregon community college left 10 dead and seven wounded. [Trib] [CNN] President Barack Obama addressed the nation and, in a somewhat emotional speech, called for greater gun control. [NYTimes]
-> A plane crash in Afghanistan killed 13, including six Americans, when taking off from an airport. [NBC]
-> Bernie Sanders' rock-star appeal has brought him popularity and the big bucks. [WaPost] Meanwhile, all big sponsors of both GOP and Democratic candidates are listed in this graphic. [LATimes]
Where are they?
Rep. Chris Stewart holds meetings in his Salt Lake Office with constituents, the Utah Public Health Association, the Utah PTA and State Farm. He also speaks to employees at CMS Energy.
Gov. Gary Herbert greets the Utah Honor Flight at the WWII Monument, speaks at a National Press Club luncheon and returns to Salt Lake City. On Saturday he meets with the American Lands Council and the NGA Health Summit.
SLC Mayor Ralph Becker appears on ABC4 Good Things Utah: SLCExplore. On Saturday he heads to an Allies dinner, and on Sunday he attends the LDS General Conference.
SL Co. Mayor Ben McAdams participates in a panel discussion at National Association of Counties' Large Urban County Caucus Innovation Symposium.
President Barack Obama listens to briefings in the Oval Office.
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— Thomas Burr and Mariah Noble
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