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Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush race to the bottom. Concealed carry without a permit bill gets held up. Medical marijuana supporters eyeing a ballot spot.
Happy Wednesday. Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire, as you're probably aware by now. And you may have also seen that Marco Rubio seems to have slipped pretty hard, coming in fifth in the first-in-the-nation primary, after seeing some momentum in Iowa. Jeb Bush, too, is still struggling. It could be a race to the bottom for the two Floridians. [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/jeb-bush-marco-rubio-new-hampshire-219059" target="_blank">Politico]
Topping the news: A bill allowing Utahns to carry concealed firearms without permits will not show up on the Legislature's radar this session, with the sponsor saying the Oregon standoff presented the wrong "optics" to move forward. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3519680-155/contentious-gun-bill-wont-appear-in" target="_blank">Trib]
-> After the LDS Church took a stance on Utah's medical marijuana bills, supporters of the proposal are considering putting it on the ballot and leaving it up to voters. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3519550-155/after-church-says-no-to-medical" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647261/LDS-Churchs-opposition-does-not-necessarily-doom-medical-marijuana-bill-sponsor-says.html" target="_blank">DNews] Sen. Brian Shiozawa said there needs to be more research before lawmakers make a decision on the proposals. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/state-senator-calls-for-more-research-on-medicinal-benefits-of-marijuana" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> A former federal judge who was forced by law to sentence a Utah man dealing marijuana to 55 years is asking President Barack Obama to commute the "unjust" ruling from 12 years ago. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3514638-155/ex-judge-asks-obama-to-commute-utah" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647299/Ex-judge-asks-Obama-to-commute-sentence-of-Utahn-he-sent-to-prison.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/local/judges-politicians-lawyers-ask-for-clemency" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://fox13now.com/2016/02/09/former-federal-judge-writes-to-white-house-requesting-reduced-sentence-for-jailed-utah-man/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/former-judge-asks-president-obama-to-free-utah-man-from-federal-prison" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> A new poll shows two-thirds of Utahns want to spread out homeless services along the Wasatch Front instead of clustered in Salt Lake City. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8493-poll-utahns-want-to-move-homeless-shelters-away-from-downtown-salt-lake-city" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> As the Jeremy Johnson trial progresses, prosecutors want to know why the federal government withdrew an investigation on former Utah Attorneys General Mark Shurtleff and John Swallow. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3518226-155/johnson-trial-motion-seeks-evidence-of" target="_blank">Trib]
Tweets of the day: From https://twitter.com/lyndseyfifield">@lyndseyfifield: "A socialist and an authoritarian just won in the Live Free or Die state. Because nothing matters and everything is meaningless."
From https://twitter.com/FoxNews">@FoxNews: "Carl Cameron on https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHPrimary?src=hash">#NHPrimary: 'A huge night for https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump">@realDonaldTrump & it's scaring the rest of the Republican field.'"
From https://twitter.com/gopTODD">@gopTODD: "Based on the sheer amount of ice cream consumed by the https://twitter.com/hashtag/utleg?src=hash">#utleg yesterday, I think https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox">@SpencerJCox needs to cancel https://twitter.com/hashtag/LGFit2016?src=hash">#LGFit2016 this year."
From https://twitter.com/conncarroll" target="_blank">@conncarroll: "When your boss loses his voice, and then you offer him tea, and then you remember he's Mormon. https://twitter.com/hashtag/HotWaterWithLemonForTheWin?src=hash" target="_blank">#HotWaterWithLemonForTheWin"
Happy Birthday: To the Tribune's political cartoonist Pat Bagley.
Tune in: Utah State Board of Education chair Dave Crandall, Jesselie Anderson of Education First and Josh Kanter of Alliance for a Better Utah join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about education funding and ways to boost the bottom line for Utah's underfunded schools. Watch Trib Talk live at 12:15 p.m. MT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com.
From Capitol Hill: A bill by Rep. Mike Noel is meant to calm the fears of those who worry a public land transfer to the state may lead to the sale or development of these lands without a chance for members of the public to weigh in on it. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3503931-155/values-of-the-resource-is-focus" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The Utah Senate voted 18-7 Tuesday to keep a bill alive that would eighth graders to learn gun safety. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3519296-155/utah-schools-could-teach-kids-how" target="_blank">Trib] [http://kuer.org/post/utah-senate-considers-junior-high-gun-safety-training-bill" target="_blank">KUER]
-> Despite missing the deadline by four minutes, there will be no penalties for the state Senate and the "base budget" bills it passed today. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3518634-155/oops-senate-misses-budget-deadline-" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Lawmakers are calling for greater restrictions on the e-cigarette industry after they heard statistics that about one in every 10 high-school students has vaped in the past 30 days. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3518054-155/officials-seek-reforms-after-utah-youths" target="_blank">Trib]
-> After the House Transportation Committee endorsed a bill sponsored by Rep. Craig Hall today, smartphones are one step closer to becoming the future of drivers licenses. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3519483-155/smartphone-utah-driver-license-of-the" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647335/Utah-lawmaker-proposes-studying-electronic-drivers-licenses.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> A bill sponsored by Sen. Steve Urquhart would abolish the death penalty in Utah for all future cases, though he used to support the penalty. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3518829-155/legislation-would-abolish-utahs-death-penalty" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Legislation is being drafted to address the Utah Fairpark's uncertain future. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3519208-155/bill-to-address-utah-fairparks-future" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The bill proposing the state help rather than prosecute children involved in prostitution will next appear before the full House. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3519681-155/child-prostitution-bill-goes-to-full" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647331/Proposed-Utah-law-would-treat-child-prostitutes-as-victims-not-criminals.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> A proposal would increase monitoring of Utah students who have fallen behind on immunizations. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647350/With-more-parents-choosing-not-to-vaccinate-Utah-on-brink-of-losing-herd-immunity.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> A bill taking a closer look at developing the current state prison site in Draper was introduced yesterday. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647347/Lawmakers-already-looking-at-development-of-Utah-State-Prison-site.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Legislators celebrated the arts at the Capitol Building yesterday. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647344/Legislature-celebrates-Utahs-arts-community.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Advocates and law enforcement were united yesterday in requesting funding to expand a program meant to identify domestic violence risks and prevent fatalities. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647327/Law-enforcement-advocates-raise-united-cry-to-expand-life-saving-domestic-violence-initiative.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Two police body camera bills differ in their definition of what footage should be public record. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647329/2-Utah-police-camera-bills-differ-on-what-to-make-public.html" target="_blank">APviaDNews]
-> Lawmakers heard a $4 million request to help mitigate flood damage from 2011 in Weber County and prevent future disasters. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647297/2011-flooding-poses-lingering-concerns-for-Weber-County.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Rep. Norm Thurston is sponsoring a bill that would end vehicle safety inspections in the state of Utah. [http://fox13now.com/2016/02/09/bill-would-end-vehicle-safety-inspections-in-utah/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> A bill is aiming to extend a statute of limitations for polluters who knowingly break the law. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/new-bill-aims-to-increase-statute-of-limitations-for-polluters-who-knowingly-break-the-law" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Here is today's legislative committee schedule. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3515125-155/legislative-committees-wednesday-feb-10" target="_blank">Trib]
In other news: Maureen Riley will be able to finish oversight of a $1.8 billion renovation for the airport after SLC Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced her decision to keep the Department of Airports executive director. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3518643-155/biskupski-keeps-riley-as-airport-boss" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647306/Biskupski-retains-Salt-Lake-City-airport-director.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Incumbent Republicans in Utah are signing up to take the signature route to the ballot this year despite the GOP's concerns with the dual path. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8491-signature-route-to-the-primary-ballot-proving-positive-among-many-incumbents" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> The SL Co. district attorney's office is progressing toward having its own office space. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3519695-155/county-moves-toward-new-offices-for" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The SL Co. Council and local equestrians debated what should be done with the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park now that it's not turning a profit. [http://fox13now.com/2016/02/09/county-leaders-horse-owners-debate-future-of-salt-lake-county-equestrian-park/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> SLC Mayor Jackie Biskupski has put pressure on the city's urban-renewal agency to create more affordable housing near the Utah Jazz arena in downtown Salt Lake. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3519468-155/at-biskupskis-prodding-city-looks-to" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Bryan Schott notes a couple Democrats running for office in Utah who are eschewing their party's label. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8490-does-anyone-want-to-be-a-utah-democrat" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> Thanks to funding from last year's Legislature, a mixed-income housing development is being built in downtown SLC. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647332/More-downtown-housing-for-Salt-Lake-City-this-time-for-those-in-need.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Guests who openly carried handguns and stayed at Kanab's Holiday Inn Express denied firing a shot that shattered a mirror, went through a wall and was found by a maid lodged in a headboard two days after the funeral for Robert "LaVoy" Finicum. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3517910-155/two-days-after-finicum-funeral-hotel" target="_blank">Trib]
-> As the Army considers eliminating some of its Apache helicopters in the National Guard ranks, some Utah military men worry about job security. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3494491-155/army-could-fly-apache-helicopters-away" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Utah is one of 16 states that taxes military retirees, and a bill is trying to change that. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/utah-is-1-of-16-states-that-taxes-military-retirees" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Despite closures around the nation, the U.S. Postal Service's remote encoding center in SLC is hiring. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3445651-155/the-first-and-last-of-its" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Bryson Garbett's plan for new apartments on SLC's South Temple is no more after the Historic Landmark Commission rejected several proposals. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3514348-155/developer-gives-up-on-south-temple" target="_blank">Trib]
-> In three counties and Bountiful, those experiencing an emergency can text 911 for help. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647293/Got-an-emergency-You-can-now-text-911-in-3-counties-Bountiful.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/local/texting-911-now-possible-along-wasatch-front" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://fox13now.com/2016/02/09/text-911-service-now-available-to-residents-in-salt-lake-county/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> The average gas price in Utah is $1.83 per gallon. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647281/Gas-prices-in-Utah-at-average-of-183-a-gallon.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Scott Jones announced his resignation as associate superintendent for business and operations at the Utah State Office of Education on Tuesday after holding the position for less than a year. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647305/State-education-administrator-announces-resignation.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> The South Salt Lake City Council will vote tonight on whether it will allow a development replacing the site of the old Granite High building with a Wal-Mart Store. [http://kutv.com/news/local/old-granite-high-building-could-be-replaced-by-wal-mart" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> SLC residents can weigh in on upcoming east-side projects on Thursday night. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647286/Salt-Lake-City-seeks-input-on-east-side-projects.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> The National Park Service revealed Tuesday that it would take $147 million to fully repair Utah parks from damage. [http://fox13now.com/2016/02/09/national-parks-suffer-from-12-billion-in-disrepair/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> Paul Rolly discusses the LDS Church's resistance to a state requirement of monthly water testing at Scout camps. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3518197-155/rolly-mormon-church-balks-at-increased" target="_blank">Trib]
Nationally: Democrat Bernie Sanders [http://apps.bostonglobe.com/election-results/2016/primary/democratic/new-hampshire/?p1=BG_election_SwitchToDem" target="_blank">BostonGlobe] and Republican Donald Trump [http://apps.bostonglobe.com/election-results/2016/primary/republican/new-hampshire/?p1=BG_election_SwitchToGOP" target="_blank">BostonGlobe] came out on top in last night's New Hampshire presidential primary. [http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/09/opinions/new-hampshire-primary-sanders-trump-roundup/index.html" target="_blank">CNN] [http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/feb/09/new-hampshire-primary-bernie-sanders-donald-trump?CMP=twt_gu" target="_blank">Guardian] [http://bigstory.ap.org/ff373be08d644e4d97df4955bdbd5fe0" target="_blank">AP] Sanders triumphed over rival Hillary Clinton in every demographic last night, [http://www.nytimes.com/live/new-hampshire-primary-2016-election/bernie-sanders-wins-every-demographic-group/" target="_blank">NYTimes] and Clinton's allies say the loss margin was crushing. [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/hillary-clinton-new-hampshire-african-americans-219039" target="_blank">Politico] GOP presidential hopeful John Kasich finished second in a surprise come back. [http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/02/09/new-hampshire-primary-results-john-kasich/80077406/" target="_blank">Cincinnati]
-> Some are calling Trump's rise in the political world "terrifying." [http://www.vox.com/2016/2/10/10956978/donald-trump-terrifying" target="_blank">Vox]
-> Marcus Roberts, the jazz pianist and composer, has written songs about many of the presidential hopefuls, in an effort to show that art has a place in politics. [http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/feeling-the-bern-in-g-minor?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">TheNewYorker]
-> Some are finding the popular Bernie vs. Hillary memes going around the Internet sexist. [http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/users/2016/02/the_bernie_vs_hillary_meme_is_weird_ceaseless_and_kind_of_sexist_just_like.html" target="_blank">Slate]
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