Plastic straws are a new cultural flashpoint in the presidential race. Kamala Harris says the straws contribute to plastic pollution in oceans and should be banned. Donald Trump’s campaign mocks Harris and others as it sells its own Trump-branded plastic straws. Elizabeth Warren says it’s a sideshow meant to distract from larger environmental issues. [CNN]
Topping the news: Gov. Gary Herbert calls a special legislative session for Sept. 16 to address medical marijuana, changing the presidential primary date, census funding and beer storage. [Trib] [DNews]
-> Several conservative groups packed the Utah Board of Education meeting Thursday to protest a state law that says teachers can answer “spontaneous questions” from students about sex.