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Love presidential biographies? How about a comic book instead? Taxpayers may end up footing San Juan commissioner's legal bills. Poll: Most Utahns back Bishop's lands initiative.

Happy Thursday. Ever wonder if someone could take this whole presidential campaign and whittle it down to, say, a comic book? Well, your wish is granted. Bluewater Productions is doing just that, releasing comic book biographies of the major candidates including Wednesday's publication of "Hillary Clinton: The Road to the White House," which comes on the heels of one on Sen. Rand Paul. There are plans for comic books on Jeb Bush and Sens. Bernie Sanders and Marco Rubio as well. [http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/26/here-comes-hillary-even-comic-books-arent-immune-from-campaign-fever/?ref=first-draft&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes]

Topping the news: Utah's Dugway Proving Ground accidentally sent live anthrax to at least one, and potentially nine, laboratories across the United States. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2558336-155/pentagon-military-mistakenly-shipped-live-anthrax" target="_blank">APviaTrib] [http://fox13now.com/2015/05/27/utah-military-lab-inadvertently-sent-out-live-anthrax-samples-officials-checking-for-more/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://kuer.org/post/dugway-proving-ground-inadvertently-sends-live-anthrax-private-lab" target="_blank">KUER]

-> Taxpayers may end up footing San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman's legal bills for his conviction for an illegal ATV tide and his possible appeal. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2542770-155/utah-taxpayers-could-foot-bill-for" target="_blank">Trib]

-> A new poll shows 58 percent of Utahns support the concept behind Rep. Rob Bishop's public lands initiative while 31 percent oppose it. Digging in deeper, it's clear Republicans like the idea while Democrats don't. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/5793-poll-utahns-favor-bishops-public-lands-initiative" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

Tweets of the day: From @https://twitter.com/LorumIpsum" target="_blank">LorumIpsum: "BREAKING: Swiss Police confirm that, when arrested, all seven FIFA officials threw themselves on the ground and pretended to be injured."

-> From @https://twitter.com/ConanOBrien" target="_blank">ConanOBrien: "I'd love to have @HillaryClinton as a guest on the show, but I can't afford her speaking fee."

-> From @https://twitter.com/GhostPanther" target="_blank">GhostPanther: "Hey FIFA officials, if you're going to take bribes do it the way USA does it. Make em legal and call em Super PACs."

Tune in: State Auditor John Dougall, Sen. Karen Mayne and Fred Boutwell of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Advisory Board join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to discuss a new audit of the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and ways to improve the DABC for employees and consumers. Watch Trib Talk live at 12:15 p.m. MDT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com.

Today: The Trib is hosting a launch party for the new book "Mormon Rivals" at the Alta Club tonight at 6 p.m. Go to http://www.mormonrivals.com/" target="_blank">http://www.MormonRivals.com; for more details and to buy tickets.

-> Check out Pat Bagley's take on the FIFA controversy where a soccer ball is more like a ball and chain. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2559222-155/bagley-cartoon-soccer-hooligans" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, says Gov. Gary Herbert's Healthy Utah plan is the best the state can do and implores Republican lawmakers to support it. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2553446-155/op-ed-given-the-cards-were-dealt" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Bryan Schott says that Republicans are itching for the Justin Miller-Ben McAdams saga to turn into more of a scandal for the Democrats. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/5794-bryan-schott-s-political-bs-we-love-dirty-laundry" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

-> The Salt Lake City Council appointed Brian Dale as the city's new fire chief. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2559111-155/salt-lake-city-names-brian-dale" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Wells Fargo is funding two Salt Lake City non-profits focused on homelessness to the tune of $500,000. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2558872-155/wells-fargo-gives-500000-to-fight" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629548/Salt-Lake-City-leaders-announce-500000-in-grants-to-curb-homelessness.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kuer.org/post/nonprofits-start-new-housing-programs-help-wells-fargo" target="_blank">KUER]

-> Find out how Utahns reacted to the EPA's new rules about small bodies of water. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2559336-155/utahns-cheer-jeer-new-epa-water" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Hillary Clinton attempted to distinguish herself from President Barack Obama and Bill Clinton in South Carolina, but she wasn't met with as warm of a reception as expected. [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/hillary-clinton-south-carolina-return-campaign-visit-118333.html?hp=l1_3" target="_blank">Politico]

Where are they?

  • Rep. Jason https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse" target="_blank">Chaffetz travels to Moab.
  • Rep. Chris https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart" target="_blank">Stewart speaks to the Utah Taxpayers Association and joins the Utah National Guard in an Apache flight.
  • SLC Mayor Ralph https://twitter.com/beckerformayor" target="_blank">Becker participates in a VA video taping, hosts a constituent open door event and attends the Sorenson Community Fair.
  • President Barack https://twitter.com/BarackObama" target="_blank">Obama tours the National Hurricane Center and receives a briefing on hurricane preparedness. He later leaves Miami en route back to the White House.
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    — Thomas Burr and Courtney Tanner

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