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Run Up To The Conventions May 02, 2019

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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.

Reaction to the Mueller Report Apr 25, 2019

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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.

UTGOP Leadership Change and Sen. Warren Visit Apr 18, 2019

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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.

Party Politics, Elections, and Directions Apr 11, 2019

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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.

Hate Crime Changes in Utah Apr 04, 2019

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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.

Lessons Learned on Ballot Initiatives Mar 28, 2019

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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.

2019 Legislature Wrap Up Mar 15, 2019

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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.

2019 Legislature Wrap Up Mar 15, 2019

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The Home Stretch of the 2019 Session Mar 08, 2019

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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.

The Legislature's Push for Tax Reform Mar 01, 2019

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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.