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What 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. Gov. Cox orders Russian products removed from state liquor stores
February 26, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 26, 2022) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an executive order requiring the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to remove all Russian-produced and Russian-branded products from its shelves immediately. “Russia’s ruthless attack on a sovereign nation is an egregious violation of human rights,” Gov. Cox said. “Utah stands in […]
Read MoreGov. Cox substitute teaches in local junior high school, encourages state employees and Utahns to help keep schools open
February 8, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 8, 2022) – Leading by example, Gov. Spencer Cox filled in as an 8th grade history teacher at West Lake STEM Junior High School in the Granite School District today. The action comes after he issued an executive order on Jan. 31, 2022, granting state employees 30 hours of administrative leave […]
Tags: Executive Order Read MoreGov. Cox providing time off for state employees to substitute in Utah schools
January 31, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 31, 2022) — Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an executive order permitting state employees to take approved leave time from their state job to fill staffing gaps in a Utah public or private school. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has brought an unprecedented wave of absenteeism among teachers and education staff […]
Read MoreGov. Cox declares a liquid petroleum gas emergency
January 5, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 4, 2022) – Freezing temperatures and road closures due to weather conditions have prompted a spike in demand for propane in Utah and neighboring states, but federal regulations limit the number of hours drivers can work to deliver liquid petroleum gas. As a result, Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an emergency […]
Tags: Executive Orders Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson order paid leave for mental health treatment and education
October 12, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 12, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued an executive order granting all state executive branch employees four (4) hours of administrative leave to address mental health issues. A recent CDC survey found that nearly 41% of respondents reported an adverse mental or behavioral health condition, […]
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 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 issues another drought executive order
May 13, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (May 13, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox issued a new Executive Order today declaring a state of emergency due to continued drought conditions. This declaration allows drought-affected communities, agricultural producers and others to continue the process that may provide access to state or federal emergency resources. This action continues the state Emergency […]
Tags: Executive Orders Read MoreGov. Cox issues new executive order, establishes effective oversight over state agency rulemaking
May 6, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox has issued a new order redefining administrative rules. The Office of Administrative Rules will review each rule submitted for publication to ensure the drafting and formatting is consistent with the current edition of the Office of Administrative Rules’ Rulewriting Manual for Utah. This is currently […]
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