New GOP Leadership, COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted

Episode 36 May 07, 2021 00:26:05
New GOP Leadership, COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted
The Hinckley Report
New GOP Leadership, COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted

May 07 2021 | 00:26:05

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Show Notes

Utah’s Republicans elect a new generation of leaders during a tumultuous state convention. First Lady Jill Biden visits our state to recognize teachers and promote vaccination efforts. Plus, as Utah reaches certain COVID-19 benchmarks, many statewide restrictions are lifted. Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, Ben Winslow, reporter with Fox 13 News, and Lindsay Whitehurst, reporter with the Associated Press join host Jason Perry on this edition of The Hinckley Report.

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