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GOP presidential candidates planning revolt against the RNC. PAC changes pro-Biskupski billboard regarding homelessness. Prop. 1 money very one-sided.

Happy Friday. Let the revolt begin. Republican presidential campaigns are planning to gather in Washington on Sunday evening to plot how to alter their party's messy debate process — and how to remove power from the hands of the Republican National Committee. Not invited to the meeting: Anyone from the RNC. The goal: How to avoid what happened with CNBC and other recent debates. [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/10/gop-campaigns-rnc-debates-215371" target="_blank">Politico]

Topping the news: Highlights from this week's debate show how SLC Mayor Ralph Becker and challenger Jackie Biskupski differ. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3116580-155/video-nine-ways-biskupski-and-becker" target="_blank">Trib] [http://kuer.org/post/biskupski-becker-square-one-last-time-election-day" target="_blank">KUER] The two candidates have accused each other of dirty campaigning as the election gets closer. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865640245/Becker-Biskupski-accuse-each-other-of-dirty-campaigning.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> After a news article pointing out the unrealistic expectation of ending homelessness, a political committee changed the text on a pro-Biskupski billboard. [http://kutv.com/news/local/billboard-change-in-slc-mayors-race-1-day-after-2news-story" target="_blank">KUTV]

-> The money race over Prop. 1 to bump the sales tax for transit is decidedly one-sided. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3116028-155/money-race-over-prop-1-is" target="_blank">Trib] The Utah Transit Authority has a goal to gain public trust next year. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3116410-155/new-official-uta-goal-improve-public" target="_blank">Trib]

Tweets of the day: From http://twitter.com/SpeakerRyan" target="_blank">@SpeakerRyan: "Let's do this."

From http://twitter.com/GeorgeTakei" target="_blank">@GeorgeTakei: "Rand Paul stated that he wants a government so small he can barely see it. What is this? A government for ants?"

From http://twitter.com/TheJazzyUte" target="_blank">@TheJazzyUte: "Oregon's defense is so easy to cross Donald Trump wants to build a wall around it."

Happy Birthday: Today to Jill "Whiskey Mittens" Poe. 

Tune in: Tribune reporters Kristen Moulton, Chris Smart, Matt Canham and Jennifer Dobner join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the week's top news stories including the demise of Arches Health Plan, an update from the Salt Lake City campaign trail and a round-up from the World Congress of Families. Tune in to KCPW or Utah Public Radio at 9 a.m. MDT.

In other news: Federal funding to extend the Sugar House Streetcar, also called the S Line, will not be coming this year after the SLC missed out on a TIGER grant. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3116559-155/sugar-house-streetcar-extension-passed-over" target="_blank">Trib]

-> A 492-unit Sugar House apartment proposal, if approved within the next year, would forego $1.2 million in impact fees. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3106900-155/sugar-house-apartment-project-would-bring" target="_blank">Trib]

-> The head of the Utah Department of Workforce Services testified before the Senate Finance Committee yesterday about the state's unique approach to intergenerational poverty. [http://kuer.org/post/director-utah-department-workforce-services-talks-intergenerational-poverty-congress" target="_blank">KUER]

-> Protestors today targeted the World Congress of Families, calling its definition of "family" exclusive and divisive. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3116366-155/video-utah-protest-targets-world-congress" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss this week in politics, including the GOP's battle against the Count My Vote initiative and the SLC mayoral race. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/7469-Bob%20Bernick%20and%20Bryan%20Schott" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

-> Despite objections from ski resorts, the Salt Lake County Council has agreed to put the three ski areas it regulates into the new Mountainous Planning District. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3115789-155/salt-lake-county-planning-district-created" target="_blank">Trib]

-> State grants worth $500,000 were awarded yesterday for projects to clean up the Jordan River. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3116506-155/state-grants-aim-to-spruce-up" target="_blank">Trib]

-> FBI agents in the Jeremy Johnson case have admitted that the filter to screen private attorney-client emails had holes. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3116874-155/agents-admit-filter-to-screen-private" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Demolition crews are making way for a new hotel near SLC's new theater. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3116018-155/curtain-rises-on-plans-for-a" target="_blank">Trib] [http://kutv.com/news/local/demolition" target="_blank">KUTV]

-> Top Mormon leaders are encouraging members to help refugees in a letter to be read over the pulpit on Sunday. [http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3116078-155/top-mormon-leaders-encourage-members-to" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865640256/LDS-Church-asks-members-to-help-worlds-refugees-in-growing-humanitarian-crisis.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> Lawmakers are questioning whether the "biggest, shiniest" college buildings are the best use of tax money. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865640242/Lawmakers-Are-biggest-shiniest-college-buildings-best-use-of-taxpayer-dollars.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> Utah lawmakers are considering optional full-day kindergarten expansion statewide next year, but some families would have to pay a fee to participate. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3117050-155/utah-lawmakers-signal-intent-to-expand" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865640252/Legislators-make-moves-toward-expanding-full-day-kindergarten.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> A judge must decide if Bureau of Land Management agents used excessive force when raiding the home of a prominent Blanding physician, who later took his life. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3117082-155/did-blm-make-undue-show-of" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865640260/Judge-to-decide-if-agent-used-excessive-force-in-raid-of-Blanding-doctors-home.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> Rep. Fred Cox wants to end Daylight Saving Time in the state of Utah. [http://fox13now.com/2015/10/29/utah-lawmaker-will-try-to-end-daylight-saving-time/" target="_blank">Fox13]

-> Utah lawmakers sat on a panel at Weber State to discuss medical marijuana with students. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/weber-state-university-students-and-medical-marijuana" target="_blank">ABC4]

-> Economists are questioning pipeline costs for Lake Powell. [http://kuer.org/post/economists-question-lake-powell-pipeline-costs" target="_blank">KUER]

-> Utah's first climbing wall dedicated to helping people recover from drug and alcohol addiction is under construction. [http://kuer.org/post/climbing-wall-under-construction-help-those-drug-recovery" target="_blank">KUER]

-> A high-tech device will be used by Snowbird and UDOT to help with avalanche control. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865640220/Snowbird-UDOT-use-high-tech-device-to-help-with-avalanche-control.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> Pat Bagley gives his take on rent prices. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3116799-155/bagley-cartoon-the-rent-is-too" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Paul Rolly says Cottonwood Heights cops are feeling picked on, too. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3110830-155/rolly-cottonwood-heights-cops-are-feeling" target="_blank">Trib]

Nationally: Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan was elected House speaker yesterday. [http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/29/politics/paul-ryan-house-speaker-vote/" target="_blank">CNN]

-> Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul's "filibuster" in protest of the budget deal lasted less than 20 minutes. [http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/rand-pauls-filibuster-budget-deal-lasts-20-minutes/story?id=34837641" target="_blank">ABC]

-> Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders proposed nixing marijuana from the federal list of dangerous drugs. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sanders-will-propose-nixing-marijuana-from-federal-list-of-dangerous-drugs/2015/10/28/be8c3adc-7da2-11e5-b575-d8dcfedb4ea1_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]

-> The moderators of this week's GOP debate on CNBC lost control and became the focus rather than the candidates. [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/10/republican-debate-cnbc-moderators-media-215316" target="_blank">Politico]

-> Though they used to be allies, Republican candidates Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush are shifting directions. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/30/us/politics/jeb-bush-marco-rubio-presidential-race.html" target="_blank">NYTimes]

Where are they?

  • Gov. Gary https://twitter.com/GovHerbert" target="_blank">Herbert travels to Colorado for the Summit of North American Governors and Premiers, which will last through Saturday night.
  • Lt. Gov. Spencer https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox" target="_blank">Cox spends all day at the Cache County Business Tour.
  • SLC Mayor Ralph https://twitter.com/beckerformayor" target="_blank">Becker hosts Orlando area officials for a Homeless Services site visit and attends a Halloween event at PSB.
  • SL Co. Mayor Ben https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams" target="_blank">McAdams gives remarks at the University of Utah Alumni Speaker Series and sits down for a meeting with Deputy Mayor Lori Bays.
  • President Barack https://twitter.com/BarackObama" target="_blank">Obama receives his daily briefing and welcomes local children and children of military families to trick-or-treat at the South Portico of the White House.
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