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Utah power providers sign historic One Utah Electricity Mutual Aid Agreement
October 7, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 7, 2021) — Gov. Cox and the Utah Office of Energy Development brought the providers of Utah electricity together into a Mutual Aid Agreement today in the Capitol Rotunda. This is a voluntary partnership between Rocky Mountain Power, Utah’s Rural Electric Cooperatives, Utah public power companies. Mutual Aid Agreements are devised […]
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 announces third drought executive order, fireworks ban on state lands
June 8, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (June 8, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued another executive order further restricting water use at state facilities. He also announced a prohibition on fireworks for all state and unincorporated lands. “All indicators show this could be the worst drought year on record,” Gov. Cox said. “Utah state government is […]
Tags: Executive Orders Future Prosperity Read MoreA look at what we’ve done in our first 100 days – and what’s next
April 14, 2021It’s been 100 days since our inauguration ceremony, and Team Utah has been working tirelessly to reach crucial milestones in our #OneUtah Roadmap. We want to keep you in the loop, so here’s a 100-day update on each of our six key priorities and a look at what you can expect. Economic Advancement What we’ve […]
Tags: Civility and Service COVID-19 Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreUtah Delegation, State Officials Issue Statement on Interior Secretary Haaland’s Visit to Utah
April 9, 2021WASHINGTON (April 9, 2021) — U.S. Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Reps. Chris Stewart (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Blake Moore (R-UT) with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Attorney General Sean Reyes, Senate President Stuart Adams, and Speaker of the House Brad Wilson, issued this statement […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Rural Read MoreGov. Cox declares April 2021 as Utah Dark Sky Month
April 5, 2021Did you know that more than 80% of people in North America can’t see the Milky Way at night? Luckily, we have 23 accredited International Dark Sky places in Utah. With the highest concentration of International Dark-Sky Association-certified locations, however, comes great responsibility. Dark skies are integral to the well-being of many animal and plant […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Rural Read MoreGov. Cox issues drought Executive Order
March 17, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (March 17, 2021) — With 100% in the moderate drought category and 90% of the state experiencing extreme drought, today Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency due to drought conditions. This declaration allows drought-affected communities, agricultural producers and others to officially begin the process that […]
Tags: Executive Orders Read MoreGov. Cox signs a joint letter to President Biden on the oil and gas ban
February 22, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 22, 2021) — The following joint letter signed by Gov. Spencer Cox and 16 other Republican governors was sent to President Biden opposing the oil and gas leasing ban. Gov. Cox joined Gov. Mark Gordon, Wyoming; Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama; Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Alaska; Gov. Doug Ducey, Arizona; Gov. Asa Hutchinson, […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Rural Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox signs 10 bills
February 5, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 5, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 10 bills on Feb. 4. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to 11. Information on these bills can be found below: HB1 Higher Education Base Budget.Kelly, M. HB4 Business Economic Development and Labor […]
Tags: Bills Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox responds to President Biden’s executive order on new leases for oil and gas development on federal lands
January 27, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 27, 2021) — In response to President Biden’s executive order placing an indefinite moratorium on new leases for oil and gas development on federal lands, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued the following statement: “Unity in our nation can only be reached when we work together to solve complex challenges. I’m disappointed […]
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