News Releases Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilsonâs 2nd statement in response to gun violence âTragically, this is my second statement today expressing sadness and concern regarding gun violence. Iâm deeply troubled that a peaceful protest in Salt Lake City was disrupted by a shooting as community members were celebrating their right to assemble. I am thinking of all who were impacted by this senseless act. Hateful rhetoric, discriminatory practices, and violence is tearing apart our nation and we must continue to work together to create a future that represents a better America.â Rep. Jen Dailey-Provost and Sen. Jen Plumb on fatal shooting during Salt Lake City demonstration Representative Jen Dailey-Provost and Senator Jen Plumb released the following statement after shooting at Salt Lake City protests: âAs state lawmakers who have the privilege of representing our downtown Salt Lake communities in the state legislature, we express our shared distress, dismay and sorrow about the act of violence at Saturdayâs No Kings rally. As many have stated, violence has no place here. We would argue more strongly, however, that every elected official must actively partake in changing the horrific rhetoric and divisiveness that drives public discourse in our society today; rhetoric that is supported and perpetuated by many in our state and nationâs top leadership positions." (Read More) Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilsonâs statement in response to the shootings in Minnesota âMy heart goes out to the family and friends of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were shot and killed in their home. My heart also goes out to State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. They, too, were shot while at home. Iâm wishing them a quick and full recovery. It is my hope that justice will be swiftly served. Utah Senate Democratic Caucus responds to politically motivated shooting of Minnesota state legislators The Utah Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statement in response to the tragic and politically targeted shooting that took the lives of Minnesota State Representative and former Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and left State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously injured: âWe are heartbroken and outraged by the targeted political violence that claimed the lives of the former Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband and seriously injured Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. (Read More) Salt Lake Chamber announces winner of the 2025 National Civics Bee® Utah State Finals Today, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the 2025 National Civics Bee® Utah State Finals in Salt Lake City, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Jake B., Sophia C., and Zoey M. were named the top three finalists of the National Civics Bee Utah State Finals, organized in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. (Read More) | 