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Draft Paul Ryan movement gains steam with possible brokered convention. Most Utah candidates are still headed through convention process. First gubernatorial debate April 11.

Happy Monday. With the chances of a brokered GOP convention growing stronger every day — Donald Trump, for example, could lose Wisconsin, hampering his ability to win the nomination outright — there's a lot more chatter about drafting House Speaker Paul Ryan to the Republican ticket. "He's the most conservative, least establishment member of the establishment," a Republican source told Politico. "That's what you need to be." [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/paul-ryan-republican-nominee-convention-221522"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]

<strong>Topping the news: </strong>Most candidates for federal, statewide or legislative office are still planning on pursuing candidacy through a traditional convention. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3718756-155/most-utah-candidates-still-taking-convention"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Republican gubernatorial candidates Jonathan Johnson, Nate Jensen and incumbent Gov. Gary Herbert will face off in their first debate on April 11. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3731325-155/utah-republican-guv-candidates-to-face"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651315/First-GOP-gubernatorial-debate-set-for-April-11.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/gop-gubernatorial-debate-set-for-april-11"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> A judge has placed businessman Jeremy Johnson in jail until his sentencing. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3728257-155/judge-sends-jeremy-johnson-to-jail"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651333/Convicted-businessman-Jeremy-Johnson-headed-to-jail-possible-long-prison-term.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/01/jeremy-johnson-will-be-jailed-until-sentencing/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> State lawmakers are considering a veto override session after funds for early learning look thin. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3730241-155/utah-lawmakers-concerned-about-early-learning-funding"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651368/GOP-legislative-leaders-stirring-up-support-for-veto-override-session.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-lawmakers-polled-on-veto-override-session-04-01-2016"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

<strong>Tweets of the weekend:</strong> From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/AllisonRaskin">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">AllisonRaskin</span></a>: "I don't know how to talk about politics. I only know how to yell about politics."

From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/amcafee">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">amcafee</span></a>: "Bad news: events in politics are outpacing satire. Good news: events in science and technology are outpacing science fiction."

<strong>Tune in:</strong> University of Utah pharmaceutical expert Erin Fox and reporter Heather May join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about high cost of medicine. Watch Trib Talk live at <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">12:15 p.m. MT</span></span> on <a href="http://sltrib.com/"; target="_blank">sltrib.com</a>.

<strong>Opinion section: </strong>Guy Blalock, co-executive officer at IM Flash in Lehi, explains how Sen. Orrin Hatch's bill will help provide necessary federal protection for trade secrets. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3722176-155/op-ed-trade-secrets-need-federal-protection"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Lane Beattie, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, and Richard Nelson, president and CEO of the Utah Technology Council, say that Utah businesses need a trade-secret law to make competition fair. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3726722-155/op-ed-utah-companies-need-trade-secret-law"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Sen. David P. Hinkins and Rep. Keven J. Stratton, co-chairs of the Commission for Stewardship of Public Lands, Senate President Wayne Neiderhauser and House Speaker Greg Hughes feel that Utahns will be second-class citizens until the state controls public lands. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3722187-155/op-ed-until-utah-controls-its-federal"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Taylorsville resident Sheldon Kirkham, a former resident of Helper and a Carbon High school alum, says that coal power's time has passed and Utah needs to stop regarding it as "cheap electricity." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3722476-155/op-ed-coal-power-isnt-cheap-electricity"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Jeremy Nichols, climate and energy program director for Denver-based Wild Earth Guardians, explains how federal reforms will invalidate Utah's efforts to keep using coal. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3722209-155/op-ed-federal-reforms-will-upend-utahs"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Rep. Patrice Arent, Utah's Democratic National Committeewoman for the past eight years, believes she is honoring her Democratic superdelegate responsibilities. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3722261-155/op-ed-i-am-honoring-my-responsibility"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Easton Smith and Kate Savage, members of Showing Up for Racial Justice SLC, advise police to stop searching for justification after shooting black boys. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3722193-155/op-ed-stop-shooting-black-boys-and"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Robert Kirby believes its time to get hysterical about Donald Trump being elected president of the United States [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3723888-155/kirby-theres-no-time-like-the"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] as well as to vote God out of politics. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3730374-155/kirby-we-need-to-vote-god"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Paul Rolly says decades of gerrymandering have been successful in averting accurate representation of Utah residents. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3727056-155/rolly-decades-of-gerrymandering-bear-fruit"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] Rolly also remember Art Brother who took on Ma Bell. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3730187-155/rolly-remembering-art-brothers-the-bane"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Pat Bagley gives his take on the Birdie Sanders movement. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3731359-155/bagley-cartoon-birdie-sanders"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>Weekend in review: </strong>Former Gov. Mike Leavitt explains his take on on the likelihood of a brokered GOP convention. [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/02/former-utah-gov-mike-leavitt-discusses-likelihood-of-brokered-gop-convention/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> Utah's Rep. Chris Stewart says America is less safe than when President Barack Obama took office. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651311/Rep-Stewart-World-is-standing-on-the-edge-of-a-knife.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Though some progress was made on women's issues in the 2016 legislature, some female lawmakers see new legislation as harmful to women. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3731114-155/legislatures-legacy-leaves-many-womens-issues"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Women who want to reach the top in the business world must first believe in themselves, says Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651419/Women-in-business-Reaching-the-top-starts-with-believing-you-can.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> More details were released from the U.S. Air Force on what happened when an F-16 from Utah crashed in Afghanistan. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3733577-155/heres-what-happened-after-an-f-16"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> The Utah National Guard held a training this weekend where soldiers practiced shooting artillery. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3723773-155/photo-gallery-utah-national-guard-practices"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Law enforcement officers in Utah may soon use virtual reality to practice de-escalation tactics. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3715760-155/utah-police-may-soon-practice-de-escalation"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Unemployment rates among Utah veterans are the fifth-lowest in the country. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651316/Utah7s-veteran-unemployment-rate-5th-lowest-in-US.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Rep. Mia Love presented veterans with awards this weekend. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/mia-love-presents-vietnam-vet-with-multiple-awards"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/rep-mia-love-honors-utah-vietnam-veteran"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Utah has the fastest Internet speed in the West. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651327/Utah7s-Internet-speed-is-fastest-in-the-West-8th-worldwide.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Members of the public spoke out when Draper City considered lifting an anti-nepotism ordinance. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3731616-155/draper-citys-proposal-to-lift-nepotism"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> The Medicaid plan to help 16,000 of Utah's poorest residents is facing a tight deadline as it awaits federal approval. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651420/Officials-face-tight-deadlines-on-partial-Medicaid-expansion.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Salt Lake City Council members hope to spread affordable housing throughout the municipality. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3722258-155/council-seeks-to-scatter-affordable-housing"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> A gas leak caused the evacuation of an SLC homeless clinic Friday. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3729446-155/gas-leak-evacuates-downtown-salt-lake"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> The new $23 million regional athletic complex opened in SLC this weekend. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3726152-155/photos-salt-lake-citys-23m-regional"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Lee Davidson looks back at the heydays of trolley service in Utah. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3689666-155/whatever-happened-to-early-salt"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> SLC has joined the ranks of cities backing the clean power plan. [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/salt-lake-city-joins-others-backing-clean-power-rules"; target="_blank">KUER</a>]

-> The SLC school board has named finalists in its search for a new district superintendent. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3731443-155/salt-lake-city-school-board-announces"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> A Utah activist, who fought for women's rights, made her way to the office of state superintendent in the 1890s. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3703466-155/living-history-suffrage-carried-emma-j"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Many Utahns in need of a cure for hepatitis C can't afford the high cost for medicine priced at $189,000. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3598198-155/189000-for-a-cure-high-cost"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> State health officials are concerned about the Zika virus here in Utah. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765685347/State-health-officials-urged-to-get-ready-now-for-Zika-in-US.html"; target="_blank">APviaDNews</a>]

-> Seth Jeffs, brother of notorious FLDS leader, has been released from jail. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3731001-155/seth-jeffs-brother-of-flds-leader"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/seth-jeffs-ordered-released-by-federal-judge"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> LDS Church members were urged by leaders to develop attributes of humility, tolerance and forgiveness. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3732801-155/general-conference-mormons-urged-to-be"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765685146/186th-Annual-General-Conference-talk-summaries-photos-and-live-stream.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] Leaders also discussed how to treat refugees. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3735103-155/mormon-leader-on-refugees-their-story"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/he-was-one-lds-leader-urges-members-to-help-refugees-during-general-conference-talk"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] After leaders last week touched on the subject, nonprofits have seen an increase in outreach. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651371/Nonprofits-inundated-after-LDS-Church-urges-women-to-serve-refugees.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/03/lds-women-help-utah-refugee-center-serve-those-in-need/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> LDS President Thomas S. Monson gave a five-minute talk on priesthood power [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3732802-155/mormon-leader-monson-talks-priesthood-power"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/prophet-thomas-s-monson-addreses-congregation-at-priesthood-session"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/02/president-monson-speaks-at-lds-churchs-general-conference-priesthood-session-runs-shorter-than-usual/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] and another short sermon [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651479/Choose-the-harder-right-LDS-leaders-say-on-Sunday-and-choose-to-rebuild-after-mistakes.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/lds-prophet-gives-surprise-talk-announces-4-temples-members-express-relief"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] after announcing four new temples. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3735103-155/monson-announces-four-new-mormon-temples"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651468/President-Monson-announces-4-new-temples-at-Sunday-morning-session.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/lds-church-leaders-announce-4-new-temples"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/03/president-monson-announces-plans-to-build-4-new-temples/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> The newly named LDS General Primary Presidency consists of three female BYU graduates. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3733436-155/three-byu-grads-to-lead-mormon"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651404/New-Primary-General-Presidency-sustained-at-conference.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/lds-church-announces-new-leadership-during-saturday-afternoon-conference-session"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/02/lds-church-announces-new-primary-general-presidency/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] The church also called 73 men to leadership positions. [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/02/lds-church-announces-new-primary-general-presidency/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> Statistics on LDS Church membership shows growth since last year. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/lds-first-presidency-issues-statistical-report-shows-membership-growth-around-world"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> Tickets to see Dalai Lama are available today. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/tickets-to-dalai-lamas-rescheduled-visit-available-monday"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/tickets-on-sale-for-dalai-lamas-speech"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Ancestory.com has had a boost of $2.6 billion from investors. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3730810-155/investors-pump-26-billion-into-ancestrycom"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651335/Ancestrycom-announces-new-venture-with-tech-investor.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

<strong>Nationally:</strong> GOP front-runner Donald Trump's ratings have gone down this weekend [<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/04/01/donald-trumps-unfavorable-ratings/"; target="_blank">WSJ</a>] and after his blunders with women, he's been portrayed in an SNL parody. [<a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/275035-snl-skewers-trumps-bad-week-with-women"; target="_blank">TheHill</a>] He admitted regret for a retweet making fun of Heidi Cruz. [<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/04/03/trump-acknowledges-bad-week-could-have-done-without-heidi-cruz-retweet.html"; target="_blank">Fox</a>]

-> Trump has also called for John Kasich to drop out of the race,  claiming [Kasich is taking away his votes. [<a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2016/04/03/trump-calls-kasich-drop-out-gop-primary/jypU1I1CQhvjPTt1KQAoML/story.html?s_campaign=bostonglobe%3Asocialflow%3Atwitter" target="_blank">BostonGlobe</a>] [<a href="http://bigstory.ap.org/article/c25d53acebca43b591bbc68717ebe664/trump-hopes-message-appeals-democrats-independents-too"; target="_blank">AP</a>] Trump's first wife, Ivana, also alleged that the United States needs immigrants to do house cleaning. [<a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/275032-ivana-trump-we-need-immigrants-to-clean-for-us"; target="_blank">TheHill</a>]

-> Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton has taken aim at Sen. Bernie Sanders as the race in Wisconsin draws near. [<a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/04/02/hillary-clinton-takes-aim-at-sanders-trump-in-wisconsin/?mod=e2tw"; target="_blank">WSJ</a>] [<a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/275005-clinton-important-that-democrats-nominate-a-democrat"; target="_blank">TheHill</a>]

-> President Barack Obama acknowledged more work needs to be done to achieve nuclear security. [<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/obama-world-leaders-urge-action-nuclear-security-terror-38102487?nwltr=abcnp_tco"; target="_blank">ABC</a>] [<a href="http://www.economist.com/news/international/21696178-muted-last-hurrah-nobel-peace-prizewinning-president-barack-obamas-final"; target="_blank">Economist</a>] [<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-barack-obama-nuclear-weapons-terrorists-20160331-story.html"; target="_blank">ChicagoTribune</a>]

<strong>Where are they?</strong>

<ul>

<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> attends a staff meeting and a Boards and Commissions meeting.</li>

<li>SL Co. Mayor Ben <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams"; target="_blank">McAdams</a></strong> meets with his Cabinet and with SLC Mayor Jackie Biskupski.</li>

<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a></strong> receives his daily briefing, holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, eats lunch with Vice President Joe Biden and hosts a reception for Greek Independence Day.</li>

</ul>

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