News Releases
âA betrayal of our values:â Utah & Salt Lake County Democrats call out Utah Republicans
This afternoon, the House Education Committee debated, and ultimately passed, House Bill 261: âEqual Opportunity Initiativesâ, a bill which would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion departments from all public institutions, and which would ban those institutions from considering anti-racism, racial privilege, or systemic discrimination in hiring.
This bill is directly oppositional to the Utah Compact on Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which was signed in December 2020 by dozens of state leaders, including high-profile Republicans like then-Governor Herbert, then-Lieutenant Governor Cox, Senate President Adams, and more. (Read More)
Utah House Democratic leadership team on HB 257
âToday, the House Business and Labor Standing Committee debated HB 257, a bill that directly threatens the trans community by infringing on their privacy rights and denying them the fundamental dignity of affirming their gender identity. This legislation, which restricts trans individuals from using facilities aligned with their gender identity, not only perpetuates discrimination but also denies them basic human rights. (Read More)
Rep. Maloy joins Congressional FFA Caucus
Today, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy announced that she has joined the Congressional FFA Caucus for the 118th Congress. The FFA Caucus is an informal, bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives dedicated to issues related to the next generation of agricultural leaders and students pursuing careers in agriculture, food, natural resources, and related sciences. (Read More)
âMy district is not safeâ â Curtis gives remarks during E&C border hearing
Representative John Curtis (R-UT) gave remarks during an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing on the Biden Administrations border policies and their effect on Utah. âWith open borders, theyâre not safe. My district doesnât feel safe, and itâs unacceptable on every level.â (Read/Watch More)
Utah Farm Bureau lists âIssues to watch for in 2024â
The Utah Farm Bureau has released its list of âIssues to Watch For in 2024â as the 2024 Utah general legislative session begins. Though not exhaustive in scope, the list is based on the Farm Bureauâs policy book, adopted at its convention in November and national priorities released at the beginning of the national convention â held this week in Salt Lake City. The policy book will guide the general farm and ranch organizationâs public policy actions throughout the upcoming year â including the current legislative session. (Read More)
Clark D. Ivory to be honored as 45th Giant in our City
The Salt Lake Chamber announced that Clary D. Ivory, CEO of Ivory Homes, will be honored as the 45th Giant in our City. The award recognizes those with exceptional and distinguished service, as well as extraordinary professional achievement, and is widely known as the most prestigious business award given in Utah. Clark D. Ivory leads Ivory Homes, Utahâs Number One Homebuilder since 1988. Ivory was ProBuilderâs National Home Builder of the Year in 2021. Clarkâs business accomplishments, leadership acumen, community spirit, and family focus distinguish him as a prominent business leader, philanthropist, statesperson, husband and father. (Read More)
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