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Trump on why he lost Iowa: 'I'm a rookie.' Senate rejects Lee move to limit Antiquities Act power. Poll: Utah GOP delegates prefer Rubio, Cruz.

Happy Wednesday. Donald Trump, who likes to say that he's very much a winner, has a new explanation of why he lost the Iowa GOP caucus: "I'm doing this for the first time. I'm like a rookie." The businessman-turned-GOP front-runner says the caucus system is complicated but that's not going to affect him in New Hampshire, which holds the nation's first presidential primary on Tuesday. [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/donald-trump-iowa-loss-response-218669" target="_blank">Politico]

Topping the news: The Senate rejected a plan from Utah Sen. Mike Lee that would attempt to limit a president's ability to name new national monuments without the consent of Congress and the state in which the monument is located. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3491548-155/senate-rejects-mike-lees-move-to" target="_blank">Trib]

-> GOP delegates prefer Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz in the presidential race, a new poll shows. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8415-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

-> Lobbyists outnumber lawmakers nearly 4-1 on Capitol Hill but argue they perform an "integral part of democracy." [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3487241-155/registered-lobbyists-outnumber-utah-lawmakers-by" target="_blank">Trib]

- > Despite Utah's history of disagreements with the federal government, the House voted down a proposal Tuesday that would have brought the state a legal battle over labor relations with federal officials. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3491029-155/house-votes-down-plan-to-defy" target="_blank">Trib]

-> A House committee denied a proposal to eliminate the option Utahns have of straight-ticket voting. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3491976-155/bill-to-eliminate-straight-party-voting" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646793/Bill-to-eliminate-straight-ticket-voting-fails-in-committee.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2016/02/02/house-committee-kills-bill-on-straight-ticket-voting/" target="_blank">Fox13]

-> Utah Transit Authority officials pledged to lawmakers they would seek reform and build public trust in the agency. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3491666-155/uta-pleges-reforms-to-legislators" target="_blank">Trib]

Tweets of the day: From https://twitter.com/RobertGehrke">@RobertGehrke: "Now up: Medical marijuana discussion in House GOP caucus. One member asks: "Do we get brownies?" ">#utpol"

From https://twitter.com/BenMcAdams">@BenMcAdams: "You know what's less accurate at predicting the future than the groundhog's shadow? The Iowa caucuses."

From https://twitter.com/RexHuppke">@RexHuppke: "I really want the Iowa Republican Party to do a recount so Donald Trump can not win again."

Happy Birthday:  To Taylorsville Mayor Larry Johnson and state Rep. Patrice Arent.

Tune in: Tribune editorial cartoonist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Pat Bagley talks about his work at a special Trib Talk Live event, "Bagley: The Pulitzers and the Art of Political Cartooning." The event is sold out, but streaming video will be available at http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com starting at 7 p.m. MT. An exhibit of Bagley's cartoons will be on display in the Tanner Atrium (main floor) at The Leonardo throughout February. These events are made possible in part through a Pulitzer Prizes Centennial Campfires Initiative grant, celebrating the centennial of the Prizes.

From Capitol Hill: A UDOT official explained to a House committee yesterday how a bill redirecting money from transportation to water projects might impact the department. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3490983-155/udot-reveals-projects-likely-impacted-by" target="_blank">Trib]

-> The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously voted Monday to advance a bill that would give oil refineries state tax credits for using cleaner fuels. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3487226-155/state-may-offer-refineries-huge-incentives" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Legislators from both parties are interested in making clean air a priority. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646695/Republicans-Democrats-together-on-need-for-clean-air-legislation.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> Under a new bill approved by the Utah Senate on Tuesday, businesses must accommodate breast-feeding mothers, despite concerns raised in the debate that it could lead to infants into coal mines. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3491293-155/despite-opposition-senate-oks-workplace-breast-feeding" target="_blank">Trib] [http://kuer.org/post/senate-passes-pregnant-and-nursing-workplace-accommodations-bill" target="_blank">KUER]

-> House Democratic Leader Brian King and Gayle Ruzicka, president of the conservative Utah Eagle Forum, will go head to head this session over whether Utah students should receive comprehensive sex education or keep the abstinence-only curriculum now permitted. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3491462-155/battle-over-sex-education-returning-to" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/new-bill-seeks-to-move-away-from-abstinence-only-sex-education-in-utah" target="_blank">ABC4] [http://kuer.org/post/new-bill-would-scrap-utahs-abstinence-only-mandate" target="_blank">KUER]

-> A bill advanced from a House committee yesterday that would sentence human traffickers to death when their victims are killed. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3491925-155/human-traffickers-could-face-execution-under" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646774/State-lawmakers-propose-death-penalty-for-human-traffickers-in-homicide-cases.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2016/02/02/human-traffickers-could-be-put-to-death-under-new-bill/" target="_blank">Fox13]

-> A bill advocating for specialty license plates for Real Salt Lake and raising money for youth soccer will advance after an endorsement yesterday from the Senate Transportation Committee. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3487135-155/bill-advances-to-allow-special-real" target="_blank">Trib]

-> And license plates may soon include the formerly-taboo number sequence of "69." [http://kutv.com/news/get-gephardt/taboo-number-69-may-soon-be-allowed-on-some-utah-license-plates" target="_blank">KUTV]

-> The House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee advanced a bill yesterday that would make The Spiral Jetty in the Great Salt Lake the official "state work of art" and the first artwork to be declared a state symbol in the nation. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3491862-155/bill-advances-to-declare-spiral-jetty" target="_blank">Trib]

-> A House committee approved a bill that would give members of the Utah National Guard a death benefit from the state if they are killed in battle after a governor activates them. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3486093-155/bill-advances-to-create-national-guard" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Some members of a higher education budget committee criticized the Utah College of Applied Technology for reporting numbers that were "diluted." [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3490645-155/lawmakers-blast-utah-technical-college-for" target="_blank">Trib]

-> A bill OK'd by a House committee Tuesday would help Utah birthing centers expand and gain a license without jumping through so many hoops. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3491973-155/committee-oks-bill-to-streamline-licensing" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Keeping drones away from wildfires is the goal behind a bill that a House committee didn't have time to discuss at a Tuesday meeting. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3492434-155/utah-house-measure-aims-to-keep" target="_blank">APviaTrib]

-> A bill that would permit 18-year-olds to petition the court to end care from the Division of Child and Family Services and return home raised concerns and was held in committee this week. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646800/Bill-to-permit-18-year-olds-to-petition-court-to-end-DCFS-supervision-stalls.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> On Tuesday the House Republican caucus heard two different plans that would legalize medical marijuana, but House Speaker Greg Hughes said the caucus likely would remain neutral on the issue. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646783/House-Republicans-hear-medical-marijuana-bills-not-expected-to-take-a-position.html" target="_blank">DNews]

->  A bill clarifying how the state alcohol commission considers special events permits gained support from a committee Tuesday. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646779/Alcohol-permit-bill-clears-Senate-committee.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> An audit of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole revealed that there's work to be done in making consistent and fair decisions for releasing or extending the stay of prison inmates. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646684/Audit-reveals-deficiencies-in-Utah-Board-of-Pardons-and-Parole.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> Polygamists concerned about a bill that would basically "re-criminalize" polygamy in the state of Utah spoke with House Speaker Greg Hughes last week. [http://fox13now.com/2016/02/02/polygamists-meet-with-house-speaker-over-bill/" target="_blank">Fox13]

-> Here is today's legislative committee schedule. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3487083-155/legislative-committees-wednesday-feb-3" target="_blank">Trib]

In other news: In SL Co. Mayor Ben McAdams' State of the County Address yesterday, he unveiled plans for a centralized 911 dispatch, which he hopes will reduce problems from calls being routed to the wrong agency. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3490730-155/mcadams-reveals-911-breakthrough-in-state" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646765/Smart-tools-scientific-data-drive-McAdams-vision-for-Salt-Lake-County.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2016/02/02/mayor-mcadams-says-state-of-the-county-is-strong-during-address/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://kuer.org/post/mcadams-county-setting-specific-measurable-goals" target="_blank">KUER]

-> A new comparison shows that GOP delegates are far more conservative than their rank-and-file GOP counterparts. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8417-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

-> Sen. Mike Lee criticized state licensing for people wishing for self-employment in Utah. [http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-sen-mike-lee-slams-state-rules-for-licensing" target="_blank">KUTV]

-> Utah STEM Festival 2016 will have brought in more than 18,000 students to view and participate in hands-on science exhibits this week. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3491649-155/utah-students-enjoy-science-at-second" target="_blank">Trib] Some parents say the acronym is missing a letter representing the arts. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646805/STEM-or-STEAM-Is-there-room-for-both-in-Utah-schools.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> The Utah Diesel Technician Pathways program gives students a direct path from high school and college into the workforce. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646775/Diesel-technician-program-gives-students-path-into-growing-career-field.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/local/new-tech-training-for-utah-hs-students-aiming-at-6-figure-salaries" target="_blank">KUTV]

-> Alpine School District is holding open houses to get feedback on boundary change proposals. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646741/Alpine-to-hold-open-houses-on-proposed-boundary-changes.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> Interim leaders have been named to fill voids in SL Co. Township Services. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646731/SL-County-Township-Services-names-interim-leaders.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> The Division of Wildlife Resources will hold its annual Utah Bald Eagle Day on Feb. 13 at five locations across the state. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646732/Bald-Eagle-Day-is-set-for-Feb-13.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> A Weber County sheriff says he's seen a correlation between fatal crashes and legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Colorado. [http://kutv.com/news/local/sheriff-sees-link-between-fatal-utah-crashes-legal-pot-in-colorado" target="_blank">KUTV]

-> Imprisoned FLDS church leader Warren Jeffs called Utah lawmakers to repentance. [http://fox13now.com/2016/02/02/warren-jeffs-calls-the-utah-state-legislature-into-repentance/" target="_blank">Fox13]

-> A Farmington resident raised money for road improvements by baking bread for a year. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/woman-bakes-bread-for-road-improvements" target="_blank">ABC4]

-> Eagle Mountain made a national list of most conservative cities. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/most-liberal-and-conservative-cities-in-america-which-utah-city-made-the-list" target="_blank">ABC4]

-> Immigration advocates rallied at Temple Square against ICE officials in neighborhoods. [http://kuer.org/post/immigrants-nervous-about-ice-officials-utah-neighborhoods" target="_blank">KUER]

-> Pat Bagley gives his take on the Iowa coin toss. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3491729-155/bagley-cartoon-iowa-coin-toss" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Paul Rolly explains how the conservative state of Utah ranks ranks 21st in the nation in terms of state and local tax burden. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3490598-155/rolly-conservative-utah-not-such-a" target="_blank">Trib]

Nationally: Republican presidential candidates seem to be taking aim at GOP candidate Marco Rubio in preparation for the New Hampshire primary. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-new-hampshire-gop-governors-take-aim-at-a-resurgent-marco-rubio/2016/02/02/d13b0664-c9d2-11e5-a7b2-5a2f824b02c9_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_gopestablishment-8pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost] The GOP establishment community has rallied around him [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/marco-rubio-gop-establishment-new-hampshire-2016-218641" target="_blank">Politico].

-> Although Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders gave Hillary Clinton a run for her money in the Iowa caucus, he'd have to win by a significant amount in New Hampshire to remain a serious challenger. [http://time.com/4205428/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-new-hampshire/?xid=homepage" target="_blank">TIME]

-> Two generals from different branches of the military said yesterday that women should have to register alongside men for the draft now that both groups share equal rights. [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/03/us/politics/2-generals-say-women-should-register-for-draft.html?_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes]

-> The United States has its first case of the Zika virus transmitted through sex. [http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-35478778" target="_blank">BBC]

-> Oregon occupation leader Ammon Bundy is encouraging people to defy the federal government, even from behind bars. [http://news.yahoo.com/hearing-standoff-leader-tries-jail-083640621.html" target="_blank">APviaYahoo!]

Where are they?

  • Rep. Jason https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse" target="_blank">Chaffetz chairs an Oversight hearing on the Flint, Mich., water crisis and reviews a Judiciary markup.
  • Rep. Chris https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart" target="_blank">Stewart participates in meetings with Utah's Head Start directors and  the Utah Prevention Network. He listens at an Appropriations State and Foreign Operations Hearing and talks with the Washington County Youth Coalition and the Learning Center for Families. He also goes to a Faith & Politics Institute reception.
  • Rep. Mia https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove" target="_blank">Love addresses the media in a news conference, discusses the Article 1 Project as part of a panel and weighs in on the Dodd Frank Act during a Financial Services meeting. She also answers questions from constituents on education, arts and health care.
  • Gov. Gary https://twitter.com/GovHerbert" target="_blank">Herbert meets with Minority Party leaders, tours Teleperformance USA, hits a Water Strategy Advisory Team meeting and greets charter school students. Later he heads to his office for meetings with legislators and to Ogden for a Town Hall meeting with Sen. Ann Millner and Reps. Brad Dee and Dixon Pitcher.
  • Lt. Gov. Spencer https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox" target="_blank">Cox interviews with X96 and attends meetings with the Women's Leadership Institute Board and Majority leaders.
  • State Auditor John Dougall converses with legislators in informal meetings and kicks off the Department of Workforce Services' annual single audit at an opening conference.
  • SL Co. Mayor Ben https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams" target="_blank">McAdams holds a Collective Impact on Homelessness Steering Committee meeting, speaks at a news conference for SL Co. Youth Services and sits down for a meeting with District Attorney Sim Gill.
  • President Barack https://twitter.com/BarackObama" target="_blank">Obama travels to Baltimore to visit the Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque. There he delivers remarks at a roundtable with Muslim community members.
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