The Hinckley Report

Utah Senator Mitt Romney receives national attention for his comments following President Biden’s State of the Union address. Plus, the legislative session reaches the halfway point here at home. Our panel discusses the issues lawmakers still need to tackle. Political insiders Kate Bradshaw, Jeff Merchant, and Derek Brown join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

Water is the focus on Utah’s Capitol Hill this week as lawmakers consider how to preserve the state’s most vital resource. Our panel discusses the proposals, plus how the public is reacting to Gov. Cox signing several controversial bills. Journalists Lindsay Aerts and Glen Mills join political insider Maura Carabello on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.

The debate over teacher pay and education funding heats up as Utah lawmakers take decisive action on controversial topics. Our panel discusses how bills passed in the 2023 legislative session may have big impacts on Utah children. Journalist Sean Higgins joins Democratic Representative Brian King and Republican Representative Candice Pierucci on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.

Utah lawmakers begin their 45 day session as Gov. Cox outlines his priorities during the annual State of the State Address. Our panel discusses the debate over how to spend a historic budget surplus, plus the positions elected officials are already taking on other tough topics. Journalists Ben Winslow and Saige Miller join political insider Michelle Quist on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.

Utah lawmakers are gearing up for the 2023 legislative session. With a record budget surplus, our panel discusses which tax cuts Utahns can bank on. Plus, which controversial issues are likely to be discussed on Utah’s Capitol Hill. Journalists Doug Wilks and Holly Richardson join political insider Chris Bleak on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.

Following years of decline, the Great Salt Lake is now at historically low levels. If the situation doesn't change, experts warn the shrinking lake poses a real threat to our way of life. Our panel examines how efforts to improve conditions are working, and what still needs to be done. Joel Ferry, Kim Shelley, and Brian Steed join host Jason Perry on this special episode of The Hinckley Report.

From efforts to save the Great Salt Lake, to Utah’s historic midterm election, to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade – 2022 has been a banner year for politics. Our panel examines how the big stories of this year will impact the narrative in 2023. Journalists Glen Mills, Lindsay Aerts, and Max Roth join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

State leaders reveal their budget priorities ahead of the next legislative session. Plus, Gov. Cox bans state agencies from using a popular social media app. Journalist Amy Donaldson joins political insiders Thomas Wright and Frank Pignanelli on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.

Major election news could have a big impact on Utah and the 2024 election. Plus, recent polling reveals which sources Utahns trust for their political news. Journalists Dennis Romboy and Heidi Hatch join political insider Marty Carpenter on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.

With election results now finalized, the focus shifts to Utah's redistricted maps. Our panel evaluates how those boundaries influenced races, and how a court case could have an impact. Plus, a prominent leader joins the conversation about presidential politics. Journalists Doug Wilks and Robert Gehrke join political insider Kate Bradshaw on this episode of The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry.