Utah lawmaker denies claims he tried to help a company win a grant in exchange for $93K

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 736

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Utah lawmaker denied allegations Wednesday that he used his position in the Legislature to try to help his former employer win a government contract in exchange for $93,000.

Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, dismissed the accusations as a “hit job to support a member of the good ole boys club” in a text message to Utah News Dispatch. In his bid for reelection, Lee faces a challenge from fellow Republican Bob Stevenson heading into …

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