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Watch: Gov. Cox answers your questions in a live town hall
August 9, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 9, 2022) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox answered constituent questions in a live town hall Tuesday evening. You can watch the Q&A in its entirety here. ###
Tags: Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Rural Matters 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 MoreWhat 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 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 MoreGovernor’s Office and Legislature Release Updated Budget Estimates
February 18, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 18, 2022) – The Governor’s Office, Utah Senate, and House of Representatives released revenue numbers for state fiscal year (FY) 2022-23. Utah is leading the nation in economic performance and continues to exceed expectations. Though Utah’s economy is strong, there are significant factors, including federal stimulus wind down, that may dampen […]
Read MoreWatch: Gov. Gov. Cox calls on Utahns to work together on quality of life issues in his 2022 State of the State address
January 20, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 20, 2022) – In his second State of the State address, Gov. Spencer Cox called on Utahns to rally around the state’s children and move forward together on the most pressing challenges facing the state. “… I pledge my hands and my heart in this work,” Gov. Cox said. “It is […]
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 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 […]
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