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Gov. Cox issues statement on tax cuts approved by Utah Legislature
February 10, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 10, 2022) — Gov. Spencer Cox issued the following statement in response to the tax relief package approved by the Utah Legislature. “As a freshman legislator nine years ago, I supported an earned income tax credit to benefit low- and moderate-income Utahns. Every year since I have worked to get the […]
Read MoreWatch: Gov. Gov. Cox calls on Utahns to work together on quality of life issues in his 2022 State of the State address
January 20, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 20, 2022) – In his second State of the State address, Gov. Spencer Cox called on Utahns to rally around the state’s children and move forward together on the most pressing challenges facing the state. “… I pledge my hands and my heart in this work,” Gov. Cox said. “It is […]
Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson unveil FY2023 budget
December 6, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 7, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson unveiled their budget recommendations and priorities for Fiscal Year 2023. Their proposal highlights historic investments in education and infrastructure (including water and affordable housing) while also providing $160 million in tax relief to Utahns through a grocery tax […]
Read MoreWatch: Gov Cox hosts monthly news conference
November 18, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 18, 2021) — Click here to watch Gov. Cox’s monthly news conference hosted by PBS Utah. ASL interpretation is provided. Some highlights from this news conference include: Due to high transmission levels in our state, all individuals 18+ who are fully vaccinated should consider a booster dose now. 44,110 kids in […]
Read MoreGov. Cox sets Nov. 9 for special legislative session
November 5, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 5, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox called state legislators to meet in special session on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Gov. Cox authorized nine issues to be considered by lawmakers including consideration of updated Congressional, legislative and other district boundaries, a proposal to change the name of Dixie […]
Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson release One Utah Roadmap update
October 20, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 20, 2021) — With the completion of some of the goals outlined in the One Utah Roadmap, the Cox-Henderson administration has refined and reset priorities for the next 250 days and beyond. Version 2 of the One Utah Roadmap hones in on the administration’s top priorities that will be managed by […]
Read MoreGov. Cox proposes occupational licensure review process after receiving reports from first executive order
July 26, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (July 26, 2021) — Governor Spencer Cox has proposed a new Systemic Licensure Review Process after receiving agency reports to his first Executive Order addressing occupational licensing. This new process will ensure that Utah’s license reform efforts continue long after the executive order. “Regulatory creep is real. Regulations exist to protect the […]
Tags: Executive Orders Future Prosperity Opportunity Read MoreGov. Spencer J. Cox explains effects of drought on Utah’s agricultural sector
July 16, 2021LAYTON (July 16, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox joined Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Commissioner Craig Buttars and Layton farmer Tyson Roberts to discuss the adverse effects of Utah’s lingering drought on the state’s farms and ranches. “Utah farms and ranches have seen water cuts from 70-75% across the […]
Tags: Rural Read MoreGovernor’s Office of Planning and Budget completes Executive Branch Pay Equity Study
May 24, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (May 24, 2021) — The Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB) recently completed a study of executive branch state employees, their wages, and demographic and workplace characteristics such as gender, minority status, tenure, and work performed in order to inform efforts to narrow the gender pay gap. The study contains four […]
Tags: Civility and Service Opportunity Read MoreReport: Utah’s ranks first in the U.S. for its economic outlook
May 12, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (May 12, 2021) — For the 14th year in a row, Rich States, Poor States has ranked Utah first in the United States for its economic outlook. “We’re pleased that Utah is being recognized,” Gov. Cox said. “This administration will continue working hard to achieve economic success that lifts all of Utah.” Read the […]
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