For Immediate Release June 30, 2026 Contact: Jessica Lowell Utah House Minority Caucus 801-834-3531 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah House Democrats Respond to Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Youth in Sports SALT LAKE CITY—Utah House Democrats respond to ruling from the US Supreme Court allowing states to ban transgender girls from participating in school sports: “The U.S. Supreme Court got it wrong today. This ruling, and all laws banning transgender girls from playing in

STATEMENT: For Immediate Release: June 3, 2026 Contacts: Isabella Durham Utah Senate Minority Caucus 801-866-2643 | idurham@le.utah.gov Jessica Lowell Utah House of Representatives Minority Caucus 801-834-3531| jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah Senate and House Democrats Celebrate Pride Month this June SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Senate and House Democrats released the following statement in response to Governor Cox's declaration of June as "Fidelity Month" in Utah: “The Utah Senate a

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2026 Contacts: Isabella Durham Utah Senate Minority Caucus 801-866-2643 | idurham@le.utah.gov Jessica Lowell Utah House of Representatives Minority Caucus 801-834-3531| jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah Senate and House Democrats on Allegations Involving Salt Lake City Councilmember Eva Lopez Chavez SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate and House Democrats released the following statement in response to recent allegations of misconduct, including allegati

STATEMENT: For Immediate Release: April 16, 2026 Contacts: Isabella Durham Utah Senate Minority Caucus 801-866-2643 | idurham@le.utah.gov Jessica Lowell Utah House of Representatives Minority Caucus 801-834-3531| jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah Senate and House Democratic Leaders Reaffirm Judiciary Independence SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Senate and House Democratic Leaders released the following statement in response to a story published by KSL on April 16, 2026, regarding allegati

For Immediate Release April 16, 2026 Contact: Jessica Lowell Utah House Minority Caucus 801-834-3531 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah House Democrats Respond to Allegations Against Rep. Trevor Lee SALT LAKE CITY—Utah House Democrats Respond to accusations against Rep. Trevor Lee following recent reports of fraudulent checks and alleged abuse of legislative power: “We are alarmed by the recent allegations against Rep. Trevor Lee. We appreciate Speaker Schultz for taking these cl

STATEMENT: For Immediate Release: April 15, 2026 Contacts: Isabella Durham Utah Senate Minority Caucus 801-866-2643 | idurham@le.utah.gov Jessica Lowell Utah House of Representatives Minority Caucus 801-834-3531| jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah Senate and House Democrats Respond to Comments Made by Senator Nate Blouin SALT LAKE CITY—Members of the Utah Senate and House Democrats released the following statement in response to newly surfaced comments made between 2009 and 2015 by

For Immediate Release: March 12, 2026 Contact: Isabella Durham Utah Senate Democratic Caucus idurham@le.utah.gov | 801-866-2643 Jessica Lowell Utah House Democratic Caucus 801-834-3135 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah Senate and House Democrats Condemn Purchase of ICE Detention Facility in Salt Lake City SALT LAKE CITY— The Utah Senate and House Democrats issued the following statement regarding the purchase by the Department of Homeland Security of a 25-acre property in Salt Lake

For Immediate Release February 27, 2026 Contact: Jessica Lowell Utah House Minority Caucus 801-834-3531 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah House Democrats Respond to House Passage of H.B. 386 Immigration Amendments SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah House Democratic Caucus issued the following statement following H.B. 386 Immigration Amendments passage out of the House: “We are deeply concerned by the passage of H.B. 386, another proposal that places obstacles in the path of immigrant fami

STATEMENT: For Immediate Release: February 11, 2026 Contacts: Mackenzie McGrath Utah Senate Minority Caucus 801-946-5362 | mmcgrath@le.utah.gov Jessica Lowell Utah House of Representatives Minority Caucus 801-834-3531| jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah Senate and House Democrats on Redistricting Amicus Brief SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Senate and House Democratic Leadership released the following statement in response to the Legislative Management Committee’s decision to submit an Amic

For Immediate Release February 10, 2026 Contact: Jessica Lowell Utah House Minority Caucus 801-834-3531 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah House Democrats Respond to House Passage of H.B. 141 International Money Transmission Amendments SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah House Democratic Caucus issued the following statement following H.B. 141 International Money Transmission Amendments passage out of the House: “Today, the House passed another bill that would unduly harm immigrant families

For Immediate Release February 9, 2026 Contact: Jessica Lowell Utah House Minority Caucus 801-834-3531 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah House Democrats Respond to House Passage of H.B. 136, Unlicensed Driver Amendments SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah House Democratic Caucus issued the following statement in response H.B. 136 Unlicensed Driver Amendments passing out of the Utah House of Representatives: “We are deeply concerned about H.B. 136 and the environment of fear that it could c

For Immediate Release February 5, 2026 Contact: Jessica Lowell Utah House Minority Caucus 801-834-3531 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah House Democrats Respond to Bills Targeting Transgender Utahns SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah House Democratic Caucus issued the following statement in response H.B. 174 and H.B. 193 passing out of the Utah House of Representatives: “The bills that passed the House today represent a troubling pattern of government overreach that targets transgender Utah

For Immediate Release January 31, 2026 Contact: Jessica Lowell Utah House Minority Caucus 801-834-3531 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah House Democrats Respond to S.B. 134 Court Amendments Passing Into Law SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah House Democratic Caucus issues the following statement in response to Governor Cox signing S.B. 134 Court Amendments into Law: “The Utah House Democrats have serious concerns about S.B. 134. Every member of our caucus voted against the bill on Friday. Th

For Immediate Release: January 17, 2026 Contact: Mackenzie McGrath Utah Senate Democratic Caucus mmcgrath@le.utah.gov| 801-946-5362 Jessica Lowell Utah House of Representatives Democratic Caucus jlowell@le.utah.gov | 801-834-3531 Utah Senate and House Democratic Leaders on the Rumored ICE Detention Facility in Utah SALT LAKE CITY– Senator Luz Escamilla and Representative Angela Romero issued the following statement after a rumored proposal for an ICE detention facility on t

For Immediate Release December 22, 2025 Contacts: Jessica Lowell Utah House Minority Caucus 801-834-353 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Longest-Serving Woman Legislator in Utah, Rep. Carol Spackman Moss, Announces She Will Not Seek Reelection in 2026 SALT LAKE CITY—Utah Representative Carol Spackman Moss releases statement announcing that she will not seek reelection after the 2026 General Session: “After deep reflection, I have decided that the 2026 General Session will be my last o

STATEMENT: For Immediate Release: December 9, 2025 Contacts: Mackenzie McGrath Utah Senate Minority Caucus 801-946-5362 | mmcgrath@le.utah.gov Jessica Lowell Utah House of Representatives Minority Caucus 801-834-3531| jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah Senate and House Democrats Respond to Special Session SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Senate and House Democrats released the following statement following the 2025 2nd Special Session: “Utah House and Senate Democrats continue to oppose the

STATEMENT: For Immediate Release: November 25, 2025 Contacts: Mackenzie McGrath Utah Senate Minority Caucus 801-946-5362 | mmcgrath@le.utah.gov Jessica Lowell Utah House of Representatives Minority Caucus 801-834-3531| jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah Senate and House Democrats Respond to Call for Special Session on Redistricting SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Senate and House Minority Caucuses released the following statement in response to the call for Special Session on Redistricting:

STATEMENT: For Immediate Release: October 6, 2025 Contacts: Mackenzie McGrath Utah Senate Minority Caucus 801-946-5362 | mmcgrath@le.utah.gov Jessica Lowell Utah House of Representatives Minority Caucus 801-834-3531| jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah Senate and House Democrats on Redistricting Vote SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Senate and House Minority Caucuses released the following statement in response to the Special Session on Redistricting: “The Utah Senate and House Minority Cauc

For Immediate Release September 29, 2025 Contacts: Jessica Lowell Utah House Minority Caucus 801-834-3531 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah House Democrats on Violence at Michigan Church SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah House Democrats issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting at a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Michigan: "Members of the House Minority Caucus are mourning the lives lost in the tragic shooting in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. We condemn violence

For Immediate Release September 28, 2025 Contacts: Jessica Lowell Utah House Minority Caucus 801-834-3531 | jlowell@le.utah.gov Utah House Democrats Honor the Legacy of President Russell M. Nelson SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah House Democrats released the following statement following the passing of Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: “Today, members of the House Minority Caucus reflect on the life and legacy of President Russell M. Ne