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Five takeaways from Super Tuesday. Herbert backs investment in California coal port. Senate passes initial bill to end death penalty.
Happy Wednesday. If Super Tuesday taught us anything, it's that we're more than likely going to end up with two very different presidential nominees: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. It also taught us that the Democrats' top priority in coalescing behind Hillary Clinton is running the country, while the GOP's top priority appears to be venting rage at how the country is being run. Five takeaways from the contests: [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/five-takeaways-from-super-tuesday-220107" target="_blank">Politico].
Topping the news: Gov. Gary Herbert says he supports the concept of loaning $51 million to developers of a deep water port in Oakland. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3603692-155/utah-guv-supports-concept-of-state" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A proposal to eliminate the death penalty in the state gained initial approval in the Senate. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3602800-155/death-penalty-abolition-clears-first-utah" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865649026/Utah-Senate-casts-preliminary-vote-to-repeal-death-penalty.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2016/03/01/bill-to-repeal-death-penalty-in-utah-clears-key-vote/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://kuer.org/post/utah-senate-votes-favor-ending-death-penalty" target="_blank">KUER]
-> A Utah child has the state's first documented case of Zika. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3601182-155/utah-sees-first-confirmed-case-of" target="_blank">Trib] [http://fox13now.com/2016/03/01/first-case-of-zika-virus-confirmed-in-utah-child-traveled-from-affected-country/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://kutv.com/news/local/first-zika-virus-case-reported-in-utah-officials-say" target="_blank">KUTV] Officials say there is no risk of the virus spreading. [http://kutv.com/news/local/no-risk-of-utah-boy-infected-with-zika-spreading-virus-officials-say" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> A new poll shows a majority of Utahns favor changing the state's law only to prosecute polygamists for child abuse or other criminal behavior. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8704-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
Tweet of the day: From https://twitter.com/smfrogers" target="_blank">@smfrogers : "Searches for 'how can I move to Canada' have spiked on Google +350% in the past four hours. #supertuesday"
Happy Birthday: To GOP consultant and Romney alum Kevin Madden.
Tune in: Tribune reporter Nate Carlisle and photographer Trent Nelson join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about how lawsuits, property sales and recent arrests are affecting the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS). Watch "Trib Talk Live: Polygamy in Short Creek" tonight at 7 at the Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E. 400 South. You can also tune in to a video stream at sltrib.com or listen on KCPW 88.3/105.5 FM.
From Capitol Hill: Tesla officials are headed to Capitol Hill today to try and kill a bill that was originally drafted to help them. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3603797-155/tesla-now-trying-to-kill-uta" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The House passed a bill that outlines minimum standards for police body cams. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3603287-155/utah-house-passes-police-body-camera-bill" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A House committee halted a plan to end Daylight Saving Time. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3601398-155/move-to-dump-daylight-saving-time">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865649009/Daylight-saving-time-bill-killed-in-committee.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2016/03/01/ending-daylight-saving-time-could-go-on-the-ballot/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> The House approved a proposal to call for a constitutional convention. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3601714-155/house-calls-for-constitutional-convention" target="_blank">Trib] [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8705-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> A bill to charge online sales tax in the state passed the Senate without a single objection. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3603945-155/without-a-dissenting-vote-utah-senate" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A bill to eliminate safety inspections for vehicles was sent to interim for study. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3601523-155/move-to-eliminate-utah-car-safety-inspections" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865649015/Attempt-to-end-Utah-vehicle-safety-inspection-program-fails.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> A bill to create a primary election for state school board elections may have a tough battle in the Senate. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3601004-155/bill-creating-primary-election-for-utah" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865648986/Nonpartisan-primary-election-proposal-for-State-School-Board-moves-to-Senate-floor.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Rep. LaVar Christensen shelved a bill to limit victims advocates' role in court proceedings amid backlash from domestic violence support groups and police chiefs. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3602551-155/utah-victim-rights-bill-dead-after" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865648987/Advocates-police-derail-bill-they-say-discounts-Utah-crime-victims.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> A Senate committee killed a plan to outlaw discrimination against breastfeeding women in public places. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865649056/Utah-Senate-panel-rejects-bill-banning-discrimination-against-public-breastfeeding.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> SL Co. Mayor Ben McAdams and SLC Mayor Jackie Biskupski endorsed the plan that would expand Medicaid to the poorest Utahns. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/local-mayors-endorse-partial-medicaid-expansion-plan" target="_blank">ABC4] [http://kuer.org/post/salt-lake-area-leaders-support-compromise-health-care-bill" target="_blank">KUER] Gov. Herbert said he would sign the bill if it passes. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865649052/Gov-Herbert-expects-House-Medicaid-expansion-plan-to-pass-says-hell-sign-bill.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> The Senate rejected a plan to strip Salt Lake City of its ability to raise sales tax for prison costs. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865649058/Senate-rejects-repeal-of-Salt-Lake-Citys-ability-to-raise-taxes-for-prison-costs.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> The House voted to end life in prison without parole for minors. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3604138-155/utah-house-votes-to-end-prison-without-parole" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Trial lawyers and asbestos victims fear a new bill would delay payouts from lawsuits. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3602739-155/asbestos-victims-lawyers-fear-new-bill?page=1" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The House approved a plan to move some transportion funding into the state general fund. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3602792-155/battle-intensifies-over-transferring-money-from" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A proposal to rename Columbus Day "Indigenous Peoples Day" failed in the Senate. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3603922-155/senate-blocks-effort-to-rename-columbus" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865649059/Indigenous-Peoples-Day-bill-fails-in-Utah-Senate.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2016/03/01/bill-to-replace-columbus-day-with-indigenous-peoples-day-dies-in-senate/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> Sen. Jim Dabakis pulled a "public accommodation" bill aimed at LGBT residents, after advocates asked him to focus on helping to get the hate crimes bill passed. [http://kutv.com/news/local/state-senator-drops-effort-to-pass-lgbt-public-accommodation-bill" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> The House approved $9 million to build new homeless shelters. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3604390-155/house-oks-9m-to-help-build" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Here is today's legislative committee schedule. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3598973-155/legislative-committees-wednesday-march-2" target="_blank">Trib]
In other news: West Valley City Police reportedly shot a man last night after a report that shots were fired in a neighborhood. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3603315-155/west-valley-city-police-shoot-man" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865649053/Officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-West-Valley-City.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/local/police-confirm-officer-involved-shooting-in-west-valley-city" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://fox13now.com/2016/03/01/police-confirm-officer-involved-shooting-in-west-valley-city-injuries-unknown/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/west-valley-city-police-on-scene-of-officer-involved-shooting" target="_blank">ABC4] Meanwhile the family and friends of the 17-year old shot by police in Salt Lake City are speaking out. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3602424-155/he-didnt-even-get-to-fully" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865649033/Shooting-victim-improving-after-another-surgery-family-says.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/local/family-of-teen-shot-by-police-in-downtown-slc-speaks-out" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> The Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission will take public comments about last weekend's officer involved shooting today. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3602533-155/human-rights-commission-to-hold-wednesday" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Alliance for a Better Utah has cut ties with a staffer after he authored some tweets claiming actions by lawmakers were racist. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8701-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> Former Utah Court of Appeals Judge James Z. Davis died on Saturday. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3598036-155/former-utah-court-of-appeals-judge" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Iron County School District says it is collaborating with the Paiute Tribal Council, after a halftime Native American dance drew criticism. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3601468-155/utah-school-district-cites-supportive-relationship" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Salt Lake County has tapped DDRM Co. to build a hotel near the Salt Lake Convention Center. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3599485-155/salt-lake-county-selects-possible-convention" target="_blank">APviaTrib]
-> The final FLDS member indicted in the food stamp fraud case surrendered. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3601643-155/11th-and-final-flds-member-indicted" target="_blank">Trib] [http://kutv.com/news/local/11th-suspect-in-polygamous-food-stamp-fraud-case-surrenders" target="_blank">APviaKUTV]
-> A witness in the Jeremy Johnson fraud trial says he didn't know Johnson was behind several companies allegedly used to defraud Wells Fargo Bank. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3602797-155/witness-in-jeremy-johnson-trial-i" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The Salt Lake City Council approved the mayor's three nominees for department head positions. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3603529-155/slc-council-approves-biskupskis-department-head-nominees" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Vaughn Cook who launched his campaign for governor yesterday outlined his platform. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3602530-155/another-dem-jumps-into-utah-governors" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Pat Bagley offers his take on the competing Medicaid expansion bills. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/bagley/" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Paul Rolly wonders why two ads from the Republican gubernatorial candidates look alike. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3593675-155/rolly-great-minds-apparently-think-alike" target="_blank">Trib]
Nationally: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were the big winners on Super Tuesday. [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/02/us/politics/republican-primary-results.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=span-abc-region&region=span-abc-region&WT.nav=span-abc-region&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/271413-trump-clinton-score-early-super-tuesday-wins" target="_blank">TheHill] But Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Ted Cruz picked up enough delegates to cling to hope. [http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/01/politics/super-tuesday-highlights/index.html" target="_blank">CNN] [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/02/us/politics/republican-primary-results.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=span-abc-region&region=span-abc-region&WT.nav=span-abc-region" target="_blank">NYTimes] [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-owns-super-tuesday-but-cruz-and-rubio-see-glimmers-of-hope/2016/03/01/694310fc-dfb1-11e5-846c-10191d1fc4ec_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-banner-main_gop-banner-740pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> An Illinois judge threw out a lawsuit that challenges Sen. Ted Cruz's eligibility for President. A similar case in Utah is still pending. [http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/03/01/judge-dismisses-ted-cruz-illinois-citizenship-lawsuit/81153054/" target="_blank">USAToday] [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/03/01/reports-lawsuit-challenging-cruzs-eligibility-to-be-president-thrown-out/?hpid=hp_hp-cards_hp-card-politics%3Ahomepage%2Fcard" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> Apple and the FBI took their battle over encryption software on the San Bernardino, Calif., shooters' iPhone to Capitol Hill. [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/02/technology/apple-and-fbi-face-off-before-house-judiciary-committee.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=second-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes]
-> For the record, everyone in the media has been wrong about the "Trump phenomenon." [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/donald-trump-media-response-220033" target="_blank">Politico]
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