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.
The Hinckley Report starts its fourth season with a discussion of Gov. Herbert calling a special session of the state legislature. Also, the results of the 2019 Salt Lake City race for Mayor, the forecast of the 2020 race for Governor, and more. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier Pearce, Fox 13 News’ Max Roth, and The Deseret News’ Jasen Lee join Jason Perry as this week’s panelists. ...
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. ...
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. ...
