Record COVID Surge, Legislative Preview

Episode 18 January 14, 2022 00:26:17
Record COVID Surge, Legislative Preview
The Hinckley Report
Record COVID Surge, Legislative Preview

Jan 14 2022 | 00:26:17

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Show Notes

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.

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