The Hinckley Report

With the dust settling on a turbulent legislative session, Governor Cox is already vowing to veto some controversial bills. Could there be more? Plus, our panel evaluates how the 2022 election cycle is taking shape. Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press; Chris Bleak, partner at RRJ Consulting; and Michelle Quist, columnist for The Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

After an intense 45 days on Utah’s Capitol Hill, our panel discusses the winners and losers in this year’s legislative session. Plus, Utahns unite to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as President Biden delivers his first State of the Union address. Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News; Emily Means, politics reporter with KUER; and Glen Mills, reporter and anchor with ABC 4 News join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

With just about a week left in the session, Utah lawmakers are busy. From saving the Great Salt Lake, to restricting legislative lobbyists, and debating a constitutional amendment that would change how education is funded — our panel will dig into the significant bills still taking shape. Derek Brown, former chair of the Utah Republican Party; Suzanne Harrison, Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives; and Doug Wilks, editor of the Deseret News join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

State lawmakers are changing the future of education funding in Utah through several sweeping laws. Our panel discusses controversial bills that are running out of steam this legislative session, and the ones sprinting to the finish line. Dennis Romboy, editor and reporter for the Deseret News; Kate Bradshaw, member of the Bountiful City Council; and Max Roth, anchor and reporter for Fox 13 News join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

Utah state lawmakers shift into high gear as they reach the halfway point in the 45-day session and pass consequential legislation including tax cuts. Jay Evensen, columnist with the Deseret News; Chris Bleak, partner at RRJ Consulting; and Sophia DiCaro, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

As Utah lawmakers near the mid-point of the 2022 Legislative Session, our panel evaluates the consequential bills passed so far. Plus, new polling reveals what Utahns are thinking about big issues. Robert Gehrke, columnist with The Salt Lake Tribune; Sonja Hutson, political reporter with KUER; and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

With more than a billion extra dollars in the state’s coffers, Utah lawmakers are debating what to do with the money. Our panel analyzes how the legislature may invest in big projects and cut taxes. Plus, how Utahns are reacting to new COVID-19 policies. Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press; Republican State Senator Daniel McCay; and Rep. Brian King, minority leader in the Utah House of Representatives join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

The 2022 Legislative Session is only just beginning, and COVID-19 is already the big story. Our panel explains how lawmakers are handling the current surge, and with more than 1,000 bills on the docket, which are likely to be prioritized. Plus, Governor Cox outlines his top issues in the State of the State Address. Bryan Schott, political correspondent for The Salt Lake Tribune; Emily Means, political reporter for KUER; and Frank Pignanelli, political commentator and lobbyist with Foxley & Pignanelli join host Jason Perry on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

A record setting surge of COVID-19 cases is straining hospitals, schools and local governments. Our panel discusses the resulting conflict over mask mandates and staffing and testing shortages. Plus, reaction to controversial new bills just days ahead of the next legislative session. Republican State Senator Todd Weiler; Democratic State Representative Angela Romero; and Josh Brown, lobbyist with Rio Tinto join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

As the nation reflects on the one-year anniversary of the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol, candidates gather signatures and gear up for a heated election season, and citizens react to controversial bills proposed for Utah’s 2022 legislative session. Chris Bleak, Partner at RRJ Consulting, Heidi Hatch, anchor with KUTV 2News, and Boyd Matheson, host of KSL Inside Sources, join host Morgan Lyon Cotti on this episode of The Hinckley Report.