Inside Utah Politics

Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth in our state. We're taking a look at what lawmakers are doing to try to reverse the tragic trend. Plus, the grant is about to run dry for the body cam program for the state's largest police department. Should they fork over the money to keep it going? Our panel weighs in.

On episode 10 of Inside Utah Politics, we discuss Utah’s recently passed hate crimes bill. Senate Bill 103 was signed into law by Governor Gary Herbert in a ceremony fit for bill decades in the making. Senator Daniel Thatcher, the bill sponsor, and former Representative David Litvack look back at what it took to get to this point. Plus, it was a big week for thousands of Utahns who fell into the Medicaid coverage gap. The recently became eligible for benefits for the first time in years, but advocates say many others are still being left out.

On episode 9 of Inside Utah Politics, we discuss Utah's affordable housing crisis. The Utah Legislature passed a bill to address the issue, but it didn't get any funding. We're looking into the problem and what happens next. Plus, Governor Herbert has signed a new "stand your ground" law. Is it necessary or does it go too far? Our panel debates. 

On this week's episode, we take a look back on Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski's surprise announcement that she is not seeking re-election. What does this mean for the race moving forward? Salt Lake Tribune's columnist Robert Gehrke helps us break it down. Plus, a look at this year's legislative session through the eyes of the next generation. We're checking in with millennial lawmakers to get their take on how it all went down.

State lawmakers passed a record 573 pieces of legislation during the 2019 legislative session. Speaker of the House Brad Wilson and Senate President Stuart Adams join us this week on Inside Utah Politics to discuss their first session at the helm and the big issues that came up for debate.

On this episode, the case against the first medical cannabis user to be prosecuted since the new law took effect has been dismissed. Now advocates are calling for compassion. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court ends the legal battle over SB 54, our state's controversial election law. But, is the fight within the Utah GOP over? Our panel weighs in.

On this episode, state lawmakers are seeking more than $190 million to address air quality in our state. We check in with UCAIR to find out which bills they see as a priority. Plus, a major tax reform bill was unveiled during the week on Utah's Capitol Hill. Republican leaders say it's a generational opportunity, but some in the business community say they have been shut out.

This week on Inside Utah Politics...it was a big week for LGBTQ advocates on Utah's Capitol Hill. A hate crime bill unanimously passed committee, and a bill to ban conversion therapy was unveiled. We're breaking down the issues with Equality Utah. Plus, we're more than halfway through the legislative session. We take a look at the key issues to keep an eye on and our panels weigh in on what to expect in the final three weeks.

On this episode, we discuss Medicaid expansion in Utah. A bill replacing Prop 3 was signed into law during the week. We're digging into the changes and what it means for those in the coverage gap. and, making a difference for homeless Utahns. We'll introduce you to a 9-year-old boy who is going above and beyond to life those in need.

On this episode of Inside Utah Politics, we're looking into the state of the GOP. Republican National Committee Vice Chair Thomas Wright joins us to discuss his role at the National Level and party strategy heading into 2020. Plus, state lawmakers are moving quickly on a bill to replace Prop. 3, Medicaid expansion. Our panel weighs in on the changes and what it means for the ballot initiative process.

One of the most storied political careers in the state of Utah has come to an end. Senator Orrin Hatch served more than four decades in the U.S. Senate. ABC4 News chief political correspondent Glen Mills recently traveled to Washington D.C. to get an up close and personal look at his final days in office.