Utah lawmaker says state ‘overreacted,’ driven by coronavirus panic and fear; calls for full reopening of the state

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield, speaks at a news conference on Wednesday Feb. 27, 2019 in Salt Lake City.

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