The Hinckley Report

Some Utah voters are concerned about the tax reform bill’s effect on low-income families, businesses, and services. Democrats argue the answer isn’t pushing the reform bill through a special session. Bryan Schott, managing editor at UtahPolicy.com, House Minority Leader Brian King, and Bountiful City Councilwoman Kate Bradshaw join Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report. 

Many question if the tax reform bill will help or hurt lower-income families, whether education funding will remain the same, and what taxes will increase. Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives Brad Wilson, and Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Natalie Gochnour break down the bill with host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.

Impeachment proceedings continue. The panel discusses key issues highlighted in testimonies, and what we can make of them. Utah Republicans gather in support of President Trump’s re-election. And new polling reveals where Utah voters currently stand on issues ranging from government power to equality.   Nicole Nixon, reporter at KUER 90.1, Glen Mills, anchor at ABC 4 Utah, and Bob Bernick, contrib...

Utah’s 2020 Governor’s race is at the forefront in Utah as the field of contenders grows and campaigns start ramping up. Public impeachment hearings begin with Utah’s Congressional leaders weighing in. Dreamers wait in anticipation as the Supreme Court considers the legal status of the DACA Program.

Results of Salt Lake City’s Mayoral Election declare Erin Mendenhall as Salt Lake City’s new mayor. In national news, impeachment proceedings will go public next week starting November 13th. What could Utah's proposed tax reform could look like for education and a food tax?  The Deseret News’ Boyd Matheson, Univision 32’s Lester Rojas, and Associated Press reporter Lindsay Whitehurst join Host Jas...

The race to become Salt Lake City’s next mayor is down to the final days. After weeks of investigation and controversy, Congress takes a vote on the impeachment inquiry. Citizens react as more details emerge about plans for tax reform in Utah. KUTV's Heidi Hatch, Fox 13's Max Roth, and Doug Wilks from Deseret News join host Jason Perry for this week's episode of The Hinckley Report.

New developments shake up the race for the Governor’s office. Legislators scramble to work through state tax reform for 2020. New polling shows how Utahns feel about their elected officials and major issues. And Mayoral candidates sprint towards the finish. Former State Senator Scott Howell, Salt Lake Tribune's Ben Wood, ABC4's Emily Clark join host Jason Perry for this week's Hinckley Report.

The historic race for Salt Lake City’s next mayor is between Senator Luz Escamilla and Councilwoman Erin Mendenhall . We sit down with each candidate to discuss their policies and vision for the capital city’s future.

The impeachment inquiry intensifies as Utah’s congressional leaders enter the fray and gain national attention. Major endorsements shake up Salt Lake City’s mayoral race. Ambassador Jon Huntsman returns and eyes a run to become Utah’s next governor. Fox 13’s Ben Winslow, KNRS ’ Rod Arquette , and Political Commentator Michelle Quist join Host Jason Perry in this week’s roundtable discussion.

Our nation is grappling with a mental health crisis, Utah’s leaders seek to curb suicide rates with new laws and programs, and educators work to provide services to our most at-risk students. Utah State Representative Steve Eliason, “Live Hannah’s Hope” Laura Warburton, and the Utah Department of Health’s Kimberly Myers join Host Jason Perry for this special edition of The Hinckley Report.

Utah’s congressional leaders respond to the call for investigation and impeachment, mayoral candidates lay out their vision for Salt Lake, and what to do about ballot initiatives.  The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello, Utah Senator Todd Weiler, and The Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham are this week’s guests.

After Monday’s special session, legislators voted that Utah will change the medical marijuana distribution policy and the state will settle with former AG John Swallow.  Plus, leaders weigh in on changes to Utah’s elections that will have major implications on upcoming races. KUER’s Nicole Nixon, The Deseret News’ Boyd Matheson, and The Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke join Host Jason Perry for t...

Vaping explodes as a national health issue as Federal and State leaders voice their concerns. Medical cannabis, election changes, and a former AG highlight next week’s special session. And new polling shows where Utahns stand on gun control.  The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, the Associate Press’ Lindsay Whitehurst, and ABC4 News Glen Mills join Host Jason Perry on this week’s 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 race for Salt Lake City's mayor is one of the biggest stories of the summer. After Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced she would not seek a second term, candidates lined up to fill the city's top spot. As Salt Lake City's mayoral primary nears, we are taking a closer look at the candidates vying to run Utah's capital city.

For the last episode of the season, The Hinckley Report previews the state political conventions and talks more about the Mueller Report fallout. Plus, a look ahead at summer politics like the election for Utah Governor. Fox 13 News' Max Roth, The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Natalie Gochnour, and The Deseret News’ Boyd Matheson are this week’s guests.

Utah’s elected officials comment on the findings of the Mueller Report and what should happen next.  The 2020 census question on Citizenship comes before the Supreme Court. And the differences between candidates running to lead the Utah Republican Party.   The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jennifer Napier Pearce, KSL’s Jay McFarland, and ABC4 Utah’s Glen Mills join Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report...

Democratic Presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren visits Utah with a message about Bears Ears. Infighting continues at Utah GOP county conventions. And the full but redacted version of the Mueller report is released to the public.   Bryan Schott from Utah Policy, Spencer Stokes from Stokes Strategies, and Michelle Quist from the Salt Lake Tribune join host Jason Perry for this week’s show.

Insiders jockey for UTGOP positions while candidates try to get the inside track for 2020 races for Governor and President. After the first 100 days of Congress, where do Utah’s leaders stand on national issues…and what have they accomplished?   The Salt Lake Tribune’s Matt Canham, KUER’s Nicole Nixon, and KNRS’ Rod Arquette join guest host Morgan Lyon Cotti for this week’s Hinckley Report.

Governor Herbert signs Hate Crimes bill into law. Medicaid expansion, healthcare and immigration all play a role nationally and in Utah. And leaders talk about the Mueller report.   The Associated Press’ Lindsay Whitehurst, The Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke, and RJJ Consulting's Chris Bleak join Jason Perry this week on The Hinckley Report.

In 2018, three initiatives passed by majority. In 2019, the legislature changed two of those initiatives and created new standards to the process of getting a proposition on the ballot.  What lessons can we take from the past few months?   Utah Rep. Stephen Handy, The Exoro Group’s Maura Carabello, and Leavitt Partner’s Rich McKeown join Jason Perry to discuss the state of citizen initiatives.

The budget is set and tax reform is postponed. Hate crime law is strengthened and Prop 3 is replaced. Conversion Therapy makes national news and higher alcohol beer is discussed…all in 45 days. The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, Fox 13 News’ Ben Winslow, and ABC4 News’ Glen Mills sum up the 2019 legislative session in this edition of The Hinckley Report.

The budget is set and tax reform is postponed. Hate crime law is strengthened and Prop 3 is replaced. Conversion Therapy makes national news and higher alcohol beer is discussed…all in 45 days. The Deseret News’ Lisa Riley Roche, Fox 13 News’ Ben Winslow, and ABC4 News’ Glen Mills sum up the 2019 legislative session in this edition of The Hinckley Report.

With one week left in the 2019 session, what will the Utah legislature take on? The budget is still being evaluated, tax reform and many social issue bills are still on the table. Plus, the SB54 lawsuit reaches its end. State Representative Brian King, Former Speaker of the House Greg Hughes, and the Salt Lake Tribune’s Taylor Stevens join host Jason Perry on this week’s Hinckley Report.

Week 5 of the 2019 Legislative session brings controversial bills and talk of tax reform. Which bills will pass, which will fail?  And Congress challenges President Trump on his National Emergency declaration. The Salt Lake Tribune’s Robert Gehrke, the Bountiful City Council’s Kate Bradshaw, and KUTV’s Heidi Hatch are this week’s guests on the Hinckley Report.