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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
May was the first month of our interim committee meetings in the Utah Legislature. These committees take a closer look at the most pressing issues facing our state, and allow us to start shaping the legislation we will introduce in the next general session.
This year, I am serving on the Public Education Appropriations, Government Operations, and Judiciary interim committees. You can attend these meetings in person at the Utah State Capitol or watch live online at le.utah.gov, where you'll also find full schedules and agendas.
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For the 18th year in a row, Utah has been ranked the #1 state for economic outlook by Rich States, Poor States. A generation of Utahns has grown up never knowing a time when we weren't leading the nation, and we're committed to continuing this legacy of putting Utah families first.
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Making Every Dollar Count
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In Utah, we do more with less—and we’re always striving to do better. Over the past five years, we’ve delivered more than $1.4 billion in tax cuts, putting money back into the pockets of families and small businesses instead of growing government. We’ve also streamlined agencies, cut red tape, and modernized services to make government work smarter for you.
At the same time, Utah’s budget remains balanced and built to withstand everything from economic downturns to federal funding cuts. Strong rainy-day reserves, disciplined choices, and wise investments have created a resilient financial foundation. We start fresh every year, fund only what’s necessary, and review 20% of state spending annually to ensure programs deliver results and remain accountable. Just last year, 26 legislative audits led to real improvements in areas like education, elections, and transportation.
Check out this video to learn how Utah continues to manage your tax dollars with care and responsibility.
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I am passionate about educating our future generations. During my short time in the legislature, I have worked diligently to bridge the communication gap between teachers, administrators, and the legislature. I regularly meet with a large group (and growing) of administrators from around the state as well as a large group of educators (also growing) from Cache County. These meetings have been so important for hearing the voices of our educators and creating a healthy dialogue that I believe will lead to the best education policy in our State. If you are an educator from Cache County and would like to participate, please fill out the following form and I will add you to the list!
I am deeply concerned about two major areas in education and am actively working with stakeholders to address them— chronic absenteeism and extreme behaviors in the classroom. In a recent op-ed in the Deseret News, I talk in-depth about chronic absenteeism and how we need to come together and step up as a state.
Another op-ed I published yesterday is entitled “The Future Belongs to Those Who Can Lead.” In this piece, I argue that we must focus on teaching what AI cannot replace— leadership, empathy, collaboration, and teamwork. The future will belong, not to those who understand technology, but to those who can lead others through it.
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Utah has taken a bold step toward a stronger, more reliable energy future. Through a groundbreaking partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), we’re advancing next-generation nuclear energy by combining cutting-edge research, workforce development, and real-world innovation. This collaboration brings together universities, energy experts, and industry leaders to deliver clean, affordable, and secure power solutions.
With the launch of an Advanced Nuclear and Energy Institute, Utah is making a long-term commitment to energy stability—keeping the lights on, fueling economic growth, and positioning our state as a national leader in energy innovation for decades to come.
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National Federalism Initiative
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Finally, I want to give an update on the bipartisan federalism initiative I am tackling this year with some of my fellow legislators.
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This month, I wrote a guest opinion in the Deseret News titled "A nation out of balance — why commitment to structure matters more than ever." In it, I explore an issue that often gets overshadowed by partisan headlines: the growing structural imbalance in our federal government. Over the past century, power has quietly shifted away from Congress and toward the executive branch — and it’s affecting everything from how laws are made to how communities experience government. This isn’t just a political concern; it’s a constitutional one. I believe it’s time we refocus our national conversation on how our system was designed to work — with states and Congress as co-equal participants, not bystanders. Utah’s recent passage of HB488 is a strong step in that direction, and I hope other states follow our lead.
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Constituents of District 3, I want to invite each of you to register to come to the free dinner event hosted by Americans for Prosperity- Utah. They are touring the state and making their stop in Cache Valley June 28th from 6-8:30pm.
I would love to see you guys there. Visit this link to register for the event and to learn more about the organization.
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As always, I appreciate your support and engagement. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Jason Thompson
Representative, House District 3
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My Legislative Page
During the 2025 General Legislative Session, I successfully sponsored and passed numerous bills that have benefitted our Cache Valley community.
To view my legislative page and information about my role in the Utah State House of Representatives, click here.
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