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Gov. Spencer Cox declares a State of Emergency for Moab, other southern Utah towns affected by devastating floods
August 23, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 23, 2022) – Gov. Spencer Cox has issued a State of Emergency in response to the recent flooding in Grand, Emery and Wayne counties. The declaration raises awareness of the dangers of flash flooding and allows the state to continue offering state assistance to local governments as needed. “We’ve seen destructive […]
Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox joins U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to announce PROTECT funds supporting resilient infrastructure
July 29, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (July 29, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the Utah State Capitol building as he announced the Biden Administration’s new PROTECT program. The new $7.3 billion in formula funding will help states and communities better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events like fires, […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreUtah ranks high for public health emergency preparedness, report finds
March 17, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (March 17, 2022) — Trust For America’s Health released its annual Ready or Not Report this week, which found that Utah is among the top states prepared for public health emergencies. The report, Ready or Not 2021: Protecting the Public’s Health Against Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism, measured states’ performance on 10 key emergency preparedness […]
Tags: COVID-19 Future Prosperity 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. Spencer J. Cox, dozens of municipal leaders plead with Utahns to forgo using personal fireworks during the July holidays
June 30, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (June 30, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox stood side-by-side with local leaders at Utah’s Capitol to advise all Utahns to “Celebrate Safely!” In a strong, unified message, Gov. Cox and more than 30 Utah city mayors, council members, city managers and other local leaders asked Utahns to skip using personal fireworks […]
Read MoreWatch: Gov. Cox answers your questions live in a virtual town hall
June 14, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (June 14, 2021) — Have a question for us? Now’s your chance to ask! Join us for a Facebook Live at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15. We’ll talk about drought conditions, wildfire prevention and more. You can ask your questions live or submit them here: http://bit.ly/FBLive615. Sign up for our #OneUtah newsletter to […]
Tags: COVID-19 Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Matters Read MoreGov. Cox urges a calm community response to Chauvin verdict
April 19, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 19, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox has issued the following statement in anticipation of a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin: “We understand that tensions around the Derek Chauvin trial remain high. We acknowledge and respect the judicial process that has played out and the weighty decisions made by the […]
Read MoreGov. Cox denounces threats of violence, supports businesses that require masks
April 12, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 12, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox issued the following statement about yesterday’s incidents concerning masks: “We strongly condemn the threats of violence made against employees and businesses requiring patrons to wear masks. Individuals who make such threats will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. “Utah has a strong […]
Tags: Civility and Service COVID-19 Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox declares state of emergency in anticipation of weekend protests
January 14, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 15, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency ahead of potential protests at the Utah State Capitol this weekend. The precaution comes after the siege of the U.S. Capitol that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C., which resulted in five deaths including a U.S. Capitol […]
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