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‘We have to keep progressing with this unity’: Leaders look to the future and celebrate Westwater electrification
September 16, 2022BLANDING (Sept. 16, 2022) – One after another, as leaders spoke on Friday night at Utah State University Blanding, they acknowledged a transformation in the community. Westwater and Blanding City, they said, were relishing a newfound feeling of unity. “Community is everything in Utah, and this is a monumental moment for two communities that acted […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreWatch: Gov. Cox answers your questions in a live town hall
August 9, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 9, 2022) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox answered constituent questions in a live town hall Tuesday evening. You can watch the Q&A in its entirety here. ###
Tags: Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreGov. Cox Cuts the Ribbon for the New Utah State Correctional Facility
June 22, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (June 22, 2022) — Gov. Spencer Cox and other stakeholders participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the new Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) marking its substantial completion. “Today is truly a landmark day for the Department of Corrections and the state of Utah as we celebrate the largest construction project […]
Read MoreWhat the Cox-Henderson administration accomplished in our first 500 days – and what’s next
May 19, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (May 19, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson marked their 500th day in office by releasing a list of their major achievements to the public. They also thanked state employees, legislators and community members for their help in accomplishing these goals. “The past 500 days have been […]
Tags: Bills Civility and Service COVID-19 Education Executive Order Executive Orders Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreGov. Cox releases Utah’s new State Energy and Innovation Plan
May 10, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (May 10, 2022) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox and the Utah Office of Energy Development (OED) released Utah’s new State Energy and Innovation Plan. Identifying six key commitments, the State Energy and Innovation Plan will serve as a guidepost for energy development in Utah. Thom Carter, Energy Advisor to the Governor and […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreGov. Spencer J. Cox to meet with government, business leaders in Mexico
April 22, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (April 22, 2022) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox will meet with government and business leaders throughout Mexico next week for a series of diplomatic and trade meetings. He will be joined by World Trade Center, Go Utah and several local business leaders. “With international supply chains fractured and global logistics in disarray, […]
Read MoreGov. Cox holds ceremonial signing for economic development bills
April 19, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (April 19, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: HB35: Economic Development Modifications HB333: Economic And Workforce Development Amendments SB212: Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program HB326: State Innovation Amendments HB243: Regulatory Sandbox Program Amendments SB95: Limitations On Employer Liability HB335: Blockchain And Digital Innovation Task Force […]
Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox appoints Theresa Foxley and Dan Hemmert to Inland Port Authority
April 12, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (April 12, 2022) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has named Theresa Foxley and Dan Hemmert to the Inland Port Authority Board. In March, the Utah Legislature passed HB443 which requires the governor to appoint two individuals to the Inland Port Authority Board: one who is engaged in statewide economic development or corporate […]
Read MoreGov. Cox urges President Biden to eliminate barriers to increasing U.S. domestic oil and gas production
March 7, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (March 7, 2022) — Gov. Spencer Cox sent a letter to President Joe Biden today encouraging him to eliminate any barriers to increasing U.S. domestic oil and gas production. Read the letter in its entirety below. Dear Mr. President, I appreciate many of the actions you’ve taken over the past two weeks […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreGovernor’s Office and Legislature Release Updated Budget Estimates
February 18, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 18, 2022) – The Governor’s Office, Utah Senate, and House of Representatives released revenue numbers for state fiscal year (FY) 2022-23. Utah is leading the nation in economic performance and continues to exceed expectations. Though Utah’s economy is strong, there are significant factors, including federal stimulus wind down, that may dampen […]
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