In the News: 2025
"Several Utah representatives shared personal stories of struggling to conceive Wednesday during a tearful debate as the Legislature voted to authorize coverage for fertility treatments for state employees..." READ MORE
“HB488 would enlist UVU’s Center for Constitutional Studies and Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy for specific activities surrounding federalism education in the state of Utah...” READ MORE
“As the legislation was presented to lawmakers, several tearfully shared their own struggles with infertility in declaring their support for widening coverage for employees trying to become pregnant….” READ MORE
“If Utah child care facilities add-on to their buildings to accommodate more children, they could get a tax credit.
Republican Rep. Jason Thompson said his bill addresses the supply side of child care, which hasn’t been focused on as much in other legislation…” READ MORE
“The week before the commencement of the Utah Legislature General Session, four members of the Utah House of Representatives held a public meeting at the David B. Haight Center. Representatives Thomas Peterson, Michael Petersen, Casey Snider and Jason Thompson were present at the Jan. 16 meeting…” READ MORE
“Jason Thompson, Utah’s newest House District 3 Representative, was sworn in at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City Tuesday, and will serve on the House Government Operations Committee, the House Judiciary Committee and the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee…” READ MORE
In the News: 2024
“Jason Thompson, R-River Heights, who is running for Utah House of Representatives District 3, says his leadership, relationship building, problem solving and experience as River Heights’ mayor make him a great candidate…” READ MORE
“Dan Johnson, an educator, service-oriented community member and Representative for District 3 in the Utah State House of Representatives, will be retiring as a Representative at the end of this year’s legislative session at the age of 77…” READ MORE
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“We need someone willing to take up the mantle of public service with passion and dedication,” according to Johnson. “I want to encourage River Heights Mayor Jason Thompson to run for this seat.”… READ MORE
“Today, Jason Thompson… declared his candidacy for Utah House District 3. With a rich public service, business, and community leadership background, Thompson brings a unique blend of experience and conservative leadership to the race...” READ MORE
“In this journey through life, there comes a moment when one feels a calling beyond oneself— a calling to serve, to lead, and to make a positive difference. A few weeks ago I announced my candidacy for Utah House District 3….” READ MORE