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Gov. Cox names new state Medicaid Director
December 16, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 16, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox announced the appointment of Jack Szczepanowski as the state’s new Medicaid Director. The appointment is subject to approval by the Utah Senate. “I’m very pleased to welcome Jack to Team Utah,” Gov. Cox said. “His experience in analyzing financial data and understanding this […]
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 MoreWatch: Gov. Cox to unveil new health initiative
November 17, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 18, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox announced the formation of a new effort focused on reducing health care costs and improving health outcomes for Utahns. The Utah Sustainable Health Collaborative is the first of its kind in Utah and the U.S. “The costs of health care have become debilitating for […]
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 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. Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean Reyes Announce $26 Billion Agreement with Opioid Distributors/Manufacturer
July 22, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (July 22, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean D. Reyes today announced a historic $26 billion agreement that will help bring desperately needed relief to people across the country who are struggling with opioid addiction. The agreement includes Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen — the nation’s three major pharmaceutical […]
Read MoreUtah hits 70% vaccination goal
July 6, 2021UPDATE: In response to an error reported by the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued a letter to the people of Utah on July 12, 2021. Read it here. SALT LAKE CITY (July 6, 2021) — Big news: We’ve hit the 70% vaccination goal for Utahns 18+! As of July 4, the Utah […]
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May 11, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (May 11, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox joined five other U.S. governors and spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden about Utah’s COVID-19 vaccine response. Other governors include: Gov. Janet Mills, D-ME Gov. Mike DeWine, R-OH Gov. Tim Walz, D-MN Gov. Charlie Baker, R-MA Gov. Lujan Grisham, D-NM ###
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