The redistricting process kicks off as state leaders appoint representatives to draw new political boundaries. With unexpected budget surpluses, the legislature considers numerous funding requests. In Washington, Utah’s leaders propose a scaled-down Covid relief package while they prepare for Trump’s second impeachment trial. Kate Bradshaw, Director of Government Affairs at Holland and Hart and Bountiful City Councilwoman, Katie McKellar, political reporter for Deseret News, and Spencer Stokes, president of Stokes Strategies join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.
Senator Orrin Hatch ends 42 years in congress with a speech on civility. What is his legacy, and who will fill the void for him? Congress works late into the year as a shutdown looms. And Utah Lawmakers and candidates prepare for 2019. KUER’s Nicole Nixon, ABC4 News’ Glen Mills, and Fox 13’s Ben Winslow join Jason Perry in this week’s discussion. ...
Following an intense primary season, voters chose the final candidates for critical roles in Utah’s state and national elections. Utah’s legislature continues to tackle tough issues as the state grapples with the impacts of COVID-19. And the final slate is set as Utah prepares to host the Vice Presidential debate in October in what is sure to be a historic election. ...
Politics in Utah didn’t take a summer vacation. Which issues dominated the headlines, what were the major takeaways from the primaries, and how are Utahns reacting to the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings? The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier Pearce, ABC4 Utah’s Glen Mills, and The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche join Jason Perry on this week’s show. ...
