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Romney fundraises for Paul Ryan in Florida. Urquhart seeks additions to hate-crime laws. Poll: Utahns split on Herbert's Planned Parenthood decision.
Happy Friday. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan were back together this week but it wasn't a hint at another go at the White House. Romney spoke at a a fund-raising retreat in Florida for his former running mate and now House speaker. Also, Ryan has now hired Utahn Spencer Zwick, a longtime Romney aide, to run his fund-raising operation. [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/paul-ryan-mitt-romney-scott-walker-retreat-218378" target="_blank">Politico]
Topping the news: Sen. Steve Urquhart unveiled a bill to add sexual orientation, gender identity and disability to Utah's hate-crimes law. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3473012-155/utah-legislature-will-see-push-to" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646432/State-senator-wants-to-revamp-Utah-hate-crimes-law.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2016/01/28/hate-crimes-bill-unveiled-in-utah-state-legislature/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-legislature-wants-hate-crime-laws-to-change" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> According to a Tribune/Hinckley Institute poll, Utahns are split on Gov. Gary Herbert's decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3445860-155/utahns-split-on-planned-parenthood-guv" target="_blank">Trib] Utah Democrats called for the governor to reverse his decision. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3471813-155/utah-dems-to-guv-reverse-planned" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646372/Democratic-lawmakers-ask-governor-to-reverse-Planned-Parenthood-directive.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2016/01/28/democrats-want-governor-herbert-to-reverse-planned-parenthood-funding-cut/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://kuer.org/post/democrats-call-gov-herbert-reverse-planned-parenthood-decision" target="_blank">KUER]
-> Utah ranchers organized a gathering to mourn Robert "LaVoy" Finicum, who was killed in the Oregon standoff. [http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/local/cedar-city/2016/01/27/remembering-lavoy-finicum/79440296/" target="_blank">Spectrum] [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3473513-155/utah-ranchers-mourn-man-killed-in" target="_blank">APviaTrib] The FBI released a video of the confrontation that led to Finicum's death. [http://fox13now.com/2016/01/28/fbi-releases-footage-from-fatal-traffic-stop-during-oregon-standoff/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/fbi-video-shows-deadly-shooting-of-oregon-militant" target="_blank">ABC] [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/oregon-standoff-has-left-residents-of-rugged-isolated-town-deeply-divided/2016/01/28/19a93408-c5fe-11e5-9693-933a4d31bcc8_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-more-top-stories_oregon-809pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost] A Utah woman who participated in the group said the protest was non-violent. [http://fox13now.com/2016/01/28/oregon-standoff-not-violent-says-utah-woman-who-participated/" target="_blank">Fox13]
Tweets of the day: From https://twitter.com/joelcampbell/following" target="_blank">@joelcampell: "Now there's one for the books. Jim McMahon is cited as reason to pass med marijuana bill."
From @http://www.twitter.com/mviser" target="_blank">mviser: "Donald Trump, who is not even participating in the debate, STILL has the highest minute-by-minute candidate search in NH (via Google Trends)"
Happy Birthday: On Sunday to Michael Kempner and former state Sen. Pat Jones.
Tune in: Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Christopher Smart and Emma Penrod as well as editorial writer George Pyle join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the week's top news stories, including the State of the State address, bills that are gaining traction and a contentious EPA air quality hearing. Listen live at 9 a.m. MT on KCPW and Utah Public Radio.https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gif" alt="" />
From Capitol Hill: Rep. Craig Hall is touting the idea of allowing a virtual drivers license on your cell phone. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8354-proposal-would-allow-utahns-to-carry-a-digital-drivers-license" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> Taylorsville Republican Sen. Wayne Harper pulled his bill to collect online sales tax from a committee schedule amid massive opposition from conservative groups. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3473256-155/online-sales-tax-bill-stalled-in" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Rep. David Lifferth introduced a bill to address cyber crimes such as denial of service attacks. [http://fox13now.com/2016/01/28/new-bill-takes-aim-at-ddos-doxxing-swatting-and-other-cyber-crimes/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> A proposal to allow firearms on public transit passed through committee. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3473459-155/move-advances-to-decriminalize-guns-on" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646420/Panel-OKs-bill-removing-ban-on-carrying-weapons-on-buses-trains.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/concealed-weapons-up-for-debate-on-capitol-hill" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> New legislation seeks to allow makers of liquor and beer in Utah to offer samplings of their products to consumers. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8358-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> A bill to extend the statute of limitations for criminal air polluters passed committee while another bill to increase penalties remained stalled. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3472746-155/proposals-for-stricter-punishments-for-utah" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Pleasant Grove Republican Rep. Brian Greene introduced a bill that would allow the raising of sales tax to improve roads without giving money to Utah Transit Authority. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3472682-155/bill-seeks-transportation-tax-increases-without" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A coalition of social service organizations complained about the $500 million the state is spending in earmarks. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646430/Social-service-advocates-call-for-lawmakers-to-end-the-earmarks.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> A House committee approved a bill to allow 12-year-olds to apply for a special hunting permit. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646446/Bill-would-lower-age-to-apply-for-certain-hunting-permits.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Rep. Chris Stewart told Utah lawmakers that the country is in a "dangerous time." [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646435/US-in-dangerous-time-Rep-Chris-Stewart-tells-Utah-lawmakers.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> The Senate passed a bill to offer state employees a "phased retirement." [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3472662-155/phased-retirement-may-be-offered-to" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Attorneys told Utah lawmakers that the state could win a lawsuit to take public lands from the federal government. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3473580-155/utah-could-win-public-lands-lawsuit" target="_blank">Trib] The governor said he hasn't decided whether to go forward with the suit. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646445/14-million-price-tag-for-public-lands-lawsuit-gives-governor-pause.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Disabled veterans may get a free pass to state parks under a bill that passed a House committee. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646447/Bill-would-allow-disabled-veterans-free-access-to-state-parks.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Salt Lake City Democrat Jim Dabakis is crafting legislation to rename Columbus Day to "Indigenous People's Day." [http://fox13now.com/2016/01/28/bill-would-scrap-columbus-day-for-indigenous-peoples-day-in-utah/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> House Speaker Greg Hughes said the recent shooting of Unified Police Officer Doug Barney doesn't make him to regret passing criminal justice reform last year. [http://kutv.com/news/local/speaker-stands-by-criminal-justice-reform-following-police-shootings" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> Here is today's legislative committee schedule. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3464395-155/utah-legislative-committees-friday-jan-29" target="_blank">Trib]
In other news: A leader of Mama Dragons, a support group for families of gay Mormons, reported an increase in suicides since the church changed its policy last year. [http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3473487-155/suicide-fears-if-not-actual-suicides" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646414/LDS-Church-leaders-mourn-reported-deaths-in-Mormon-LGBT-community.html?pg=all#v8kIdjJrfJdJebWG.01" target="_blank">DNews]
-> U.S. Marshals took a violent fugitive into custody after a raid in Taylorsville. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3472549-155/us-marshals-nab-violent-fugitive-in" target="_blank">Trib] [http://fox13now.com/2016/01/28/utah-man-arrested-for-kidnapping-trying-to-suffocate-ex-girlfriend/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> A cellphone call led to a physical confrontation between a Utah woman and a Duchesne County recorder. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3472485-155/cell-phone-call-sparked-fight-between" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Pat Bagley's take on the "right wing media." [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3473350-155/bagley-cartoon-harmful-if-swallowed" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Paul Rolly tells the story of a Vietnam veteran who has been waiting three years for surgery. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3471710-155/rolly-utah-vietnam-vet-seeks-vas" target="_blank">Trib]
Nationally: Without Republican front-runner Donald Trump on the stage, Sen. Ted Cruz took the spotlight at the Fox News GOP debate. [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/republican-debate-2016-donald-trump-gamble-218358" target="_blank">Politico] [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republican-debate-seven-candidates-against-the-man-who-isnt-there/2016/01/28/2598ab2a-c5dd-11e5-a4aa-f25866ba0dc6_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost] Trump skipped the debate and held his own rival event. [http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/01/28/us/politics/ap-us-gop-2016-trump.html?partner=IFTTT&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes] Here are the top ten moments from the debate. [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/republican-presidential-debate-top-moments-218356" target="_blank">Politico]
-> Sen. Bernie Sanders co-sponsored a bill to repeal a law which gives legal protections to gun manufacturers. [http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/28/politics/bernie-sanders-gun-law-reversal/index.html" target="_blank">CNN]
-> Sanders and Hillary Clinton accused each other of dodging debates. [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/sanders-clinton-debates-218387" target="_blank">Politico]
-> Top executives will leave popular political news site Politico at the end of November. [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/29/business/media/politico-mike-allen-jim-vandehei-leaving.html" target="_blank">NYTimes]
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