Take 2 -State of emergency, earthquake, ‘recovery checks’ & more



Take 2 with Anchor Heidi Hatch features guests, Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and Utah State Auditor John Dougall.

The big news that the three-member panel is talking about is when the BIG ONE will hit following Wednesday’s 5.7 magnitude earthquake.

Additional topics discussed include:

  • Gov. Herbert repeals order from Salt Lake and Utah Counties that would criminalize gatherings of more than 10 people.
  • Utah’s Emergency Management Team getting good practice this week with BOGO deal on the coronavirus crisis.
  • The state of Utah closes all restaurants and bars to dining: Take out is still cool but will it kill the economy?
  • U.S Senate approves Coronavirus Aid package: Will it help or dig us into a bigger debt hole in the long run?
  • Senate GOP unveils plan for $1,200 “recovery checks” for most taxpayers. They would phase out after $75,000 ($150k for couples), with none going to individuals making more than $99,000 ($198k for couples). +$500 per child. Calculations to be based on 2018 AGI. Romney votes, “Yes;” Lee votes, “No.”
  • Home Schooling: How’s it going?
  • Rep. Ben McAdams has coronavirus: He’s working from home and under quarantine. What Utah politician would you like to quarantine?
  • John Sallow files as a Republican candidate for Utah Attorney General. He resigned amid a pay-for-play scandal that cost taxpayers $4 million in a House investigation. Ultimately, Swallow was acquitted and paid $1.5 million from the state. Why is he running? Also in the race, Sean Reyes, Utah Attorney David Leavitt and Defense Attorney Greg Skordas.
  • Lt. Governor Cox picks Sen. Deidre Henderson as his running mate: References her leadership during evacuations in large Utah County fires. Henderson describes herself as a wife, mother, Utah State Senator, and obsessive expiration date checker.
  • Democratic presidential candidate update: Joe Biden is now the likely nominee, Sanders is thinking, and Gabbard backs Biden.

Things you can do to make life better right now:

  • Check on your neighbors,
  • Enjoy your family,
  • Buy gift cards,
  • Give blood,
  • Don’t hoard,
  • Wash your hands,
  • Don’t pick your nose.