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Gov. Cox issues new executive order, updates COVID-19 vaccination plan
May 6, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2021) — In close consultation with local health departments, government authorities, vaccine providers and the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an Executive Order updating the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. It now removes the requirement that all prime doses of vaccines are administered within 7 days […]
Tags: COVID-19 Executive Orders Read MoreGov. Cox orders water conservation measures at all state facilities
May 3, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (May 3, 2021) — In response to ongoing concerns about extremely dry conditions, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an executive order forbidding irrigation at state facilities between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., requiring that sprinklers are shut off during rain storms and making sure landscape watering systems are operating efficiently. Executive Order […]
Tags: Executive Orders Read MoreNew health order eliminates 90-day wait time for a COVID-19 shot
April 15, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 15, 2021) — Those who have had COVID-19 no longer need to wait 90 days before being vaccinated, according to a health order signed by Gov. Spencer Cox. The Utah Department of Health guidance recommends individuals should be fully recovered from the coronavirus before getting the vaccine, but the new order […]
Tags: COVID-19 Executive Order Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson Announce Returnship Initiative
April 1, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 1, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson are excited to announce the launch of the Lieutenant Governor’s returnship initiative to expand workforce opportunities in Utah. A returnship, similar to an internship, provides an important opportunity for those re-entering the workforce after an absence to build their resume […]
Tags: Civility and Service COVID-19 Education Future Prosperity Opportunity 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. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson present FY 2022 budget proposal
January 11, 2021CEDAR CITY (Jan. 11, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson unveiled their FY 2022 budget priorities, featuring major investments in education, infrastructure, open space and a tax decrease. The $21.7 billion budget includes $250 million to assist the state’s public health partners, households, businesses and schools affected by the coronavirus; […]
Tags: Civility and Service COVID-19 Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox announces vaccine eligibility for Utah teachers, school staff and older adults
January 8, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 8, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox today announced teachers and staff members in Utah’s K-12 schools will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning the week of January 11. Utah adults 70 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning the week of January 18. […]
Tags: COVID-19 Read MoreInauguration 2021: Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson sign first executive order
January 7, 2021FILLMORE, UTAH (Jan. 4, 2021) — In their first official action, Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson signed an executive order dealing with occupational licenses in front of the historic Territorial Statehouse in Fillmore. Executive Order 2021-01 requires state agencies to review all occupational licenses to ensure they are truly necessary and are […]
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