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Clinton holds solid lead, but Bernie Sanders could be surging. Shurtleff prelim scheduled today. Dems re-elect Corroon as chairman.
Happy Monday. Hillary Clinton enjoys a strong lead in the three states that kick off the presidential primary contests — Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina — but she might want to be a bit cautious about Sen. Bernie Sanders sneaking up behind. Polls show Clinton in the solid front-runner status among Democrats in the first three contests but Sanders could be surging. [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/poll-democrats-2016-early-states-bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-119004.html?hp=l2_4" target="_blank">Politico]
Topping the news: Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff's preliminary hearing, to determine if he will stand trial on counts of corruption and bribery, is set for today. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2619455-155/hearing-set-for-former-ag-mark" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630683/Former-Utah-Attorney-General-Mark-Shurtleff-due-in-court-this-week.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> The Utah Democratic Party re-elected Peter Corroon as its chairman and voted to stay with its candidate nomination system. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2621437-155/utah-democrats-stick-with-peter-corroon?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630684/Utah-Democrats-adopt-changes-in-compliance-with-SB54.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kuer.org/post/utah-democratic-party-implements-sb54-changes" target="_blank">KUER]
-> A big majority of Utahns back Rep. Paul Ray's proposal to make child sex trafficking a capitol offense with 68 percent of those surveyed supporting the death penalty for those convicted of the crime. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/5990-majority-of-utahns-think-child-sex-trafficking-should-be-punishable-by-the-death-penalty" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
Tweet of the day: From @https://twitter.com/MattyIceAZ" target="_blank">MattyIceAZ: "BREAKING: Clint Eastwood's empty chair is leading the 2016 GOP nomination among independents and moderates."
-> From @https://twitter.com/RobertGehrke" target="_blank">RobertGehrke: "We just got invited to a 'cocktail hour' with Mitt Romney from 9-11 pm. In fact, I suspect it is neither."
Happy Birthday: To Holly Yocom and Cindie Quintana.
Tune in: Former Salt Lake City police chief Burbank joins Jennifer Napier-Pearce to give his version of events leading to his sudden departure last week and to reflect on his nine years as chief. Watch Trib Talk at 12:15 p.m. MDT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com.
Opinion section: Check out Pat Bagley's cartoon depicting Ralph Becker wanting "no hard feelings," but perhaps some campaign publicity, with SLC Police Chief Chris Burbank's resignation. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2619341-155/bagley-cartoon-the-big-goodbye" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Paul Rolly notes why Burbank will be missed: "He was a cop's cop and stood solidly behind his officers when he believed they deserved it. But he was a disciplinarian when he had to be." [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2618203-155/rolly-why-salt-lake-city-is" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Rolly also looks at the poor prospects of Democrats winning statewide office in Utah. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2606778-155/rolly-democrats-working-hard-to-ensure" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Politico's Matt Wuerker takes on Sens. Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee's push against listing the sage grouse as endangered in the defense bill. [http://www.politico.com/wuerker/2015/06/june-2015/002225-031835.html?slide=6&ml=wu" target="_blank">Politico]
-> George Pyle says Utah could learn from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, both Republicans who attended Romney's GOP summit, when it comes to accepting Medicaid expansion. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2615026-155/pyle-what-kasich-christie-could-teach" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Thomas Burr says Mitt Romney is trying to become kingmaker for the Republican Party and stay relevant after his failed presidential candidacy. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2619017-155/with-utah-summit-romney-seeks-to" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Jeff Edwards and Mel Lavitt, both involved with Utah economics groups, applaud SB296, the Anti-discrimination and Religious Freedom Act, for attracting top employees to work in the state. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2614649-155/op-ed-utah-anti-discrimination-law-is-key" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Michael Cumming, a veteran, says expanding the Utah Testing and Training Range would harm nearby wilderness areas. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2614659-155/op-ed-test-range-expansion-has-become" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Kerri Adams, a former human resources specialist and trainer with the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, says state liquor stores are understaffed and employees are overworked, but help from the government is nowhere in sight. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2614671-155/op-ed-employees-know-liquor-stores-in" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Charles Drevna with the American Energy Alliance argues that the Renewable Fuel Standard hurts Utahns because it drives gasoline prices up. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2614700-155/op-ed-biofuel-subsidies-take-dollars-out" target="_blank">Trib]
-> But Kent Bushman, president of the Utah Farmers Union, says the Renewable Fuel Standard helps residents, especially farmers and ranchers, because it reduces negative environmental impacts. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2614686-155/op-ed-biofuels-are-cleaner-energy-that" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Daniel Costa with the Economic Policy Institute wants Sen. Orrin Hatch to revise his approach to expanding the H1-B visa program. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2614737-155/op-ed-hatch-should-fix-h1-b-visa" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Aaron Garrett with the Utah State Office of Education says the auctioning off of land in southern Utah helps provide much needed funds for schools in the state. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2614614-155/op-ed-sitla-land-sale-near-bryce" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Mike Plaizier, executive director of the Utah Center for Neighborhood Stabilization, advocates affordable housing for low-income Utahns through federal initiatives. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2617863-155/op-ed-keep-federal-housing-credit-to" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb take a look at the recent successes of Utah political leaders on the national scene, including Gov. Gary Herbert chairing the National Governors Association. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630697/Utah-political-leaders-ascend-to-top-positions.html" target="_blank">DNews]
Weekend in review: SLC Mayor Ralph Becker's ouster of Police Chief Chris Burbank may have political repercussions in the mayoral election. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2618528-155/is-salt-lake-city-mayor-ralph?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib] In an email to residents, Becker says he acted based on principle. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630729/SL-Mayor-Ralph-Becker-defends-police-chief-ouster-in-letter-to-residents.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/mayor-defends-action-despite-criticism-over-police/15482/y5EBzkbErUWc8VbOqX9wmQ" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Mike Brown will serve as interim SLC police chief until a permanent replacement for Burbank is chosen in November. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2618535-155/salt-lake-citys-new-interim-police" target="_blank">Trib]
-> During Mitt Romney's annual Park City summit, GOP presidential candidates hoped to stand out in a crowded field to gain potential financial support. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2618187-155/at-mitt-romneys-utah-retreat-gop?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630682/GOP-2016-field-still-scattered-after-Mitt-Romney-summit.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/nation-world/elbows-flying-rhetorically-at-romneys-2016-retreat" target="_blank">KUTV] And it seems New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie rose to the top, garnering much attention from donors. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2621324-155/new-jersey-gov-chris-christie-the" target="_blank">Trib]
-> In the latest excerpt from "Mormon Rivals," Jon Huntsman tepidly supports Mitt Romney's 2012 bid for president. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2602045-155/huntsman-fought-romney-then-endorsed-him?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The Bureau of Land Management will use vaccine injections to control the wild horse population in Tooele County. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2562089-155/blm-will-dart-horses-in-attempt?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The U.S. Department of Interior is funding four watershed programs in Utah. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2618547-155/feds-give-utah-26-million-for" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630641/Utah-watersheds-get-multimillion-dollar-funding-boost.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Parents living in the reddest Republican states or the bluest Democratic states are more likely to stay together, according to a study by the Institute for Family Studies. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2618039-155/teens-in-reddest-bluest-states-most?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The new Sugar House Monument Plaza brings ambiance and art-deco to residents. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2618376-155/monument-plaza-enlivens-sugar-house-after?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/sugar-house-plaza-grand-opening-held/16133/lyNlQkyy1USNv5C6l37Teg" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Residents rallied Saturday to save Glendale Golf Course. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2621226-155/ralliers-decry-proposed-closure-of-salt?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib]
Nationally: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg attended the American Constitution Society convention this weekend, and some are reading it as a sign as to how the court will rule on same-sex marriage this month. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/looking-for-clues-to-courts-final-rulings-in-ginsburgs-good-mood/2015/06/14/b9690b46-1288-11e5-89f3-61410da94eb1_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> With so many GOP candidates in the running, The Washington Post narrowed the lot down to its top three: Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, and Scott Walker. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-gop-field-we-made-a-top-10-list-but-really-at-this-point-its-just-three/2015/06/14/faecec8e-12a3-11e5-9518-f9e0a8959f32_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> Hillary Clinton spoke of inclusivity in her first major speech as a presidential candidate: "I'm not running for some Americans, but for all Americans." [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/14/us/hillary-clinton-attacks-republican-economic-policies-in-roosevelt-island-speech.html?ref=politics&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/democracy-not-just-for-billionaires-hillary-clinton-tells-crowd-in-ny/2015/06/13/346e3318-11fb-11e5-a0fe-dccfea4653ee_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost] [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/hillary-clinton-comes-out-fighting-in-campaign-kickoff-rally-118971.html?hp=b2_c1" target="_blank">Politico]
-> Jeb Bush is expected to announce his bid for the White House today, but analysts say he has a bit of ground to cover in order to catch up. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/14/us/politics/jeb-bush-works-to-recover-from-a-shaky-start.html?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/jeb-bush-opens-up-about-his-wandering-years/2015/06/14/8477c8ac-1196-11e5-adec-e82f8395c032_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
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