Governor's News

SALT LAKE CITY (April 29, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Monica Diaz to fill the Third District Juvenile Court judicial vacancy.  “As director of the Utah Sentencing Commission, Monica Diaz demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the Constitution, respect for the law and expertise in policy,” Gov. Cox said. “These experiences — as well as her legal work

SALT LAKE CITY (April 29, 2021) — Click here to watch this week’s COVID-19 briefing.  ASL interpretation is provided. Traducción al español en Univision 32. Some highlights from this briefing include: We’ve administered 2,124,832 doses of the coronavirus vaccine. J&J is back, in case you missed it. For many Utahns, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is the best vaccine. A

SALT LAKE CITY (April 27, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox has named Kirt Slaugh as acting state treasurer.  The appointment, effective May 3, 2021, follows the resignation of David Damschen, who announced on April 12 that he was leaving his office to become president and CEO of the Utah Housing Corporation.  Slaugh has served as chief deputy state treasurer since

Cedar City (April 26, 2021) — Investment and innovation in education remains a top priority of the Cox-Henderson administration as outlined in the One Utah Roadmap, its plan for the first 500 days. In celebration of these goals, Gov. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: S.B. 142 Public Education Funding Amendments (Lincoln/Last) H.B. 381 Grow Your Own

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SALT LAKE CITY (April 23, 2021) —  Gov. Spencer Cox announces appointments for boards and commissions. Increasing diversity on Utah’s boards and commissions is a key part of the Equality and Opportunity section of the One Utah Roadmap, the 500-day plan of the Cox-Henderson administration. To learn more about how to get involved on a board or commission, visit https://boards.governor.utah.gov/s/.