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Mayoral candidates clash. What the GOP shouldn't say about Hillary. Missed deadlines on the prison and Medicaid expansion.

Happy Friday. House Republican women have some advice for the male-dominated GOP presidential field — don't say Hillary Clinton isn't qualified or is overbearing or is weak. They worry such slights would only make it harder to attract female voters. [http://time.com/3958099/republican-congresswomen-2016/" target="_blank">Time]

Topping the news: The five candidates running for SLC mayor sparred in an entertaining debate Thursday, where incumbent Ralph Becker took most of the heat, but Council Chairman Luke Garrott also took shots at Jackie Biskupski. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2739428-155/mayoral-hopefuls-duke-it-out-at" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/mayoral-debate-addresses-pressing-slc-issues/30686/NwPdIjp17Uanu-HMlkWW6A" target="_blank">ABC4] [http://fox13now.com/2015/07/16/candidates-take-the-stage-for-debate-in-salt-lake-city-mayoral-race/" target="_blank">Fox13] Missed it? Here's video of the whole debate. [http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/tribtalk/2735502-155/watch-full-video-of-tribunes-slc" target="_blank">Trib]

Tweets of the day: From @https://twitter.com/michelleisawolf" target="_blank">michelleisawolf: "I'm always relieved when someone announces their presidential campaign, because then he's not just a grown man that loves kissing babies."

-> From @https://twitter.com/ChaseEverton" target="_blank">ChaseEverton: "The nice thing about Trump - he doesn't have to put his finger to the wind, his hair takes care of that. #originalflipflop"

Tune in: Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Kristen Moulton, Jennifer Dobner and Chris Smart along with editorial writer George Pyle join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the week's top news stories, including ongoing Healthy Utah negotiations, medical marijuana research and a dispute over billboards in the Salt Lake City mayor's race. Tune in to KCPW 88.3/105.3 FM at 9 a.m. for the live broadcast.

In other news:  Though state lawmakers missed their self-imposed July 31 deadline, they are close to making a decision on Medicaid expansion. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2739061-155/lawmaker-says-medicaid-expansion-plan-will" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865632757/Details-not-available-as-state-leaders-continue-to-hash-out-Medicaid-expansion-plan.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/health-care-reform-task-force-gets-update-on-medic/34036/lZQqOfVjEkaVLJA59neDYQ" target="_blank">ABC4]

-> Check out Pat Bagley's cartoon on Donald Trump, a.k.a. "a might windbag." [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2739692-155/bagley-cartoon-a-mighty-windbag" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Paul Rolly says Red Butte will be more careful booking musical performances in the future after a somewhat controversial concert with Hank Williams Jr. and a crowd of Confederate flags. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2737147-155/rolly-reining-in-the-rednecks-at" target="_blank">Trib]

-> The orange construction cones are gone and the freeway-like interchange on Redwood Road and Bangerter Highway is now open. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2737810-155/freewaylike-bangerter-interchange-opens-at-redwood" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865632730/42-million-interchange-project-completed.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2015/07/16/new-interchange-opens-at-bangerter-highway-and-redwood-road/" target="_blank">Fox13]

-> The state will not appeal a federal judge's decision to allow a lesbian couple to have both names on their child's birth certificate. [http://kuer.org/post/utah-will-not-appeal-ruling-lesbian-couple-s-parental-rights" target="_blank">KUER]

-> Mayor Ralph Becker's office celebrated local organizations working to reduce emissions. [http://kuer.org/post/energy-contest-highlights-efficiency-lower-pollution" target="_blank">KUER]

-> Wingpointe Golf Course in Salt Lake City is set to close in November, and the land will be transferred to the airport. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865632784/Wingpointe-Golf-Course-scheduled-to-shut-down-Nov-1.html" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865632784/Wingpointe-Golf-Course-scheduled-to-shut-down-Nov-1.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott talk the week's political news. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/6357-Bob%20Bernick%20and%20Bryan%20Schott" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

-> The state will launch a lawsuit over the closing of Recapture Canyon, a move that would help Phil Lyman as he appeals his trespassing conviction. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2739440-155/utah-to-investigate-closure-of-road" target="_blank">APviaTrib] [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/6353-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

-> It's no secret that Hillary Clinton has amassed millions in campaign donations. But who is the money coming from? Well, Beyonce, Leonardo di Caprio and Ben Affleck, to name a few. [http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/beyonce-spielberg-sting-33-interesting-people-wrote-big/story?id=32492794" target="_blank">ABCNews]

Where are they?

  • Rep. Jason https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse" target="_blank">Chaffetz speaks with members of the Sandy Chamber of Commerce and holds a town hall meeting.
  • Rep. Chris https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart" target="_blank">Stewart meets with constituents in his Salt Lake City office, talks with representatives from iHealth Technologies and sits down with employees from the Utah State Office of Education.
  • Gov. Gary https://twitter.com/GovHerbert" target="_blank">Herbert attends a National Association of Realtors (Government Affairs Directors) event.
  • SL Co. Mayor Ben https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams" target="_blank">McAdams speaks with Deputy Mayor Nichole Dunn.
  • President Barack https://twitter.com/BarackObama" target="_blank">Obama travels to New York where he participates in a party fundraiser.
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    — Matt Canham and Courtney Tanner

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