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Support for Confederate flag wanes, but backers still want to see it fly. Shurtleff pleads not guilty. SLC mayoral candidates to debate Wednesday.
Happy Tuesday. The political support for the Confederate flag may be waning but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its backers. A brawl broke out in South Carolina last night between those who want to see the flag displayed and those who believe it's racist. "The blood on my face, the blood in my teeth, the blood on my hands is no comparison to the Southern blood that runs through my veins," one flag supporter says. [http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2015/06/30/south-carolina-confederate-flag-brawl/" target="_blank">CBSNews]
Topping the news: Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff entered a plea of not guilty on counts of accepting prohibited gifts and official misconduct, among others, in court Monday. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2677154-155/former-utah-ag-shurtleff-pleads-not" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631615/Ex-AG-Mark-Shurtleff-pleads-not-guilty-to-public-corruption-charges.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kuer.org/post/shurtleff-pleads-not-guilty" target="_blank">KUER] [http://kutv.com/news/local/former-ag-shurtleff-to-be-arraigned" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/former-attorney-general-shurtleff-pleads-not-guilt/29007/46cdDPgCp0K7oaLVmApMng" target="_blank">ABC4] [http://fox13now.com/2015/06/29/former-attorney-general-shurtleff-pleads-not-guilty-on-7-counts/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> The five contenders for Salt Lake City mayor will face off in their first televised debate Wednesday. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2678105-155/pioneer-park-coalition-sponsors-salt-lake" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Did you know the average Utahn pays around $720 in sales taxes each year? Take a look at this list of other interesting tax facts. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2662152-155/primer-on-utahs-forgotten-tax" target="_blank">Trib]
Tweets of the day: From @https://twitter.com/Bill_Frost" target="_blank">BillFrost: "You all cranked out the same 'You're fired!' headline - congrats, hacks."
-> From @https://twitter.com/daveweigel" target="_blank">daveweigel: "I don't see how you can have a democracy unless you let congressional districts be rigged by whoever happens to win pre-census elections."
-> From @https://twitter.com/KimballBennion" target="_blank">KimballBennion: "So you're saying a candidate SHOULDN'T make their first public speech sound like a xenophobic rant that was recorded in secret?"
-> From @https://twitter.com/Nyssa6Pack" target="_blank">Nyssa6Pack: "I support gay marriage, but the rainbow photo filter is real ugly."
Happy Birthday: To former state Rep. Carl Wimmer, former state Rep. Sheryl Allen and Ashley Franscell Detrick.
Tune in: Attorney Peggy Tomsic, Bill Duncan of the Sutherland Institute and Tribune reporter Jennifer Dobner join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to discuss how the U.S. Supreme Court's decision affirming the legality of same-sex marriage will affect Utah couples and state-sanctioned marriages. Watch Trib Talk live at 12:15 p.m. MDT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com.
In other news: Check out Pat Bagley's cartoon contrasting the different Supreme Court victories for liberals and conservatives. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2678727-155/bagley-cartoon-a-matter-of-opinions" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Alta Ski Resort says it doesn't discriminate against people, just things as the resort continues its fight to ban snowboarding. [http://fox13now.com/2015/06/29/in-snowboarding-ban-appeal-alta-says-it-doesnt-discriminate-against-people-just-things/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> What do the Koch brothers and a Utah group fighting for state control of public lands have in common? Paul Rolly explains in his latest column. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2669342-155/rolly-firm-hired-by-legislature-for" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Wasatch Front mayors plan to advocate for a sales-tax increase to county leaders, while opponents hope to do the same. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2678070-155/cities-to-pitch-county-leaders-on" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631592/Support-for-law-requiring-sales-tax-for-online-purchases-growing-in-Utah.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> There's a slight difference between what different Utah counties pay for UTA services and what they receive. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2677717-155/uta-says-counties-receive-almost" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Two nominees for the Utah Liquor Commission say customer service will be their focus. [http://fox13now.com/2015/06/29/new-dabc-commissioners-say-theyd-like-to-focus-on-customer-service/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> Sen. Orrin Hatch is worried Greece's financial troubles could spell disaster for America. [http://kutv.com/news/local/hatch-says-debt-could-hurt-us-as-it-did-greece" target="_blank">KUTV]
Nationally: President Barack Obama had a sense of humor when he signed the trade bill into law, noting "This is so much fun, we should do it again." [http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/06/29/obama-says-he-likes-signing-bills-as-he-signs-trade-bills/?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/06/29/in-bipartisan-ceremony-obama-signs-trade-legislation-calls-for-infrastructure-bill/" target="_blank">WaPost] [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/obama-trade-bill-signed-into-law-119555.html?hp=l3_3" target="_blank">Politico]
-> In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the use of a lethal drug for executions. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/30/us/supreme-court-execution-drug.html?ref=politics&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes]
-> The high court also upheld a congressional redistricting measure used in Arizona. [http://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-upholds-arizona-initiative-on-redrawing-voting-districts-1435588953" target="_blank">WSJ]
-> The court additionally blocked an Environmental Protection Agency pollution-reducing initiative. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/30/us/supreme-court-blocks-obamas-limits-on-power-plants.html?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes]
-> NBC has terminated its business partnership with presidential hopeful Donald Trump citing concerns over Trump's comments about Mexican immigrants. [http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/06/29/nbc-to-donald-trump-youre-fired/?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/06/29/nbc-dumps-trump-after-incendiary-remarks-on-mexicans/" target="_blank">WaPost]
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