This week on Inside Utah Politics, Senator Mike Mckell (R-Spanish Fork) unveils key new details about the Utah Senate's plans to change a big election bill that would have required voters to return by-mail ballots in person. He says the changes will protect voting by mail but ID may still be required. Plus, Representative Jon Hawkins (R-Pleasant Grove) talks about a bill that further lays the groundwork for Utah to host the Winter Games again.

This week on Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts, Utah State Senator Todd Weiler (R-Woods Cross) and former Utah Attorney General Candidate, Democrat Greg Skordas hash it out over looming judicial reforms including expanding the state Supreme Court, requiring higher threshold for judicial retention elections and a proposal to limit injunctions. Utah State Representative Anthony E. Loubet (R-Kearns) also joins the show to explain his proposal to change the publication requirement in Utah's Constitution. He also weighs in on just how many amendment proposals there are.

As a big bill to overhaul Utah's mail-in voting system is making its way through the House, the bill's sponsor, Republican Jeff Burton outlines why he believes Utahns should have to return their ballots in person and show ID. Others have concerns, including Democrat Rep. Andrew Stoddard who walks through his issues with the cost, accessibility and other worries shared by county clerks. Plus, Rep. Tyler Clancy dives into homelessness solutions and two major reforms he's hoping to pass.

This week on Inside Utah politics with Lindsay Aerts, one of Utah's most powerful lawmakers joins the show. House Speaker Mike Schultz breaks down a major proposal to change Utah's elections, unveils his yet-to-be seen bill to allow for more high schoolers to get college level training, and reveals the thinking behind a possible tax cut. Plus, our IUP panel breaks down the top week 2 headlines, including a compromise on a bill to allow for public labor unions to collectively bargain, a proposal to change the initiative process, and plans to require ID when voting by mail. Plus, Utah leaders are pushing air taxis as the future for transportation in Utah. Lindsay takes an in-depth look at the efforts.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Senate President Start Adams join Lindsay to wrap up the first week of Utah's 2025 legislative General Session. We hear how they hope to influence Utah's course as lawmakers mull over major reforms to elections and the judiciary. The episode also explores some top priorities that include energy abundance, housing affordability and community safety.

Lindsay Aerts is the Chief Political Correspondent for ABC4 News. She has been covering politics and news in Utah for nearly a decade. Lindsay grew up in Maine and attended Utah State University earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Her career began in music radio in Logan but an opportunity on a country morning show brought her to Salt Lake. She transitioned to cover radio news in 2015. Her career highlights include leading coverage of the 2020 election, and scoring exclusive stories and interviews with top Utah elected officials and decision-makers. Each week on Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts she'll bring you the latest insights on the issues unique to Utah, plus hear from experts and analysts on both sides of the isle to help you understand how decisions in the halls of power impact your daily life.