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

/

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.

Other Episodes

Episode

December 22, 2017 NaN
Episode Cover

In depth: Public Lands In Utah

With President Trump’s executive order, two national monuments in Utah were reduced significantly.  How did we get here?  Why is this issue so decisive?...

Listen

Episode 11

November 15, 2024 00:25:54
Episode Cover

Analyzing Election Data

As county clerks in Utah wrap up counting final votes, political parties in the state and country are already assessing what went wrong and...

Listen

Episode

December 10, 2016 NaN
Episode Cover

Is Romney a Contender?

Romney and Huntsman are considered for Secretary of state.  Trump’s other cabinet members, Ben Carson for HUD, Scott Pruitt for the EPA, signals how...

Listen