Governor's News

Gov. Spencer Cox made appointments to the following boards upon advice and consent of the Senate. 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/. 

SALT LAKE CITY (May 14, 2021) — The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Utah Court of Appeals.  The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Mary Kate Appleby, January 1, 2021. The nominees for the vacancy are: Jennifer Brown, judge, Fourth District Court; Sarah Carlquist, appellate attorney, Salt Lake Legal Defender Association; Nicole Deforge, shareholder, Fabian VanCott; Alan Mouritsen, shareholder, Parsons Behle & Latimer; Amy

SALT 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 Operations Plan and the state

SALT LAKE CITY (May 13, 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 2,355,333 doses of the coronavirus vaccine. With the state’s economic recovery in full swing, there is no shortage of jobs in Utah. The Department of Workforce Services

SALT LAKE CITY (May 12, 2021) — For the 14th year in a row, Rich States, Poor States has ranked Utah first in the United States for its economic outlook. “We’re pleased that Utah is being recognized,” Gov. Cox said. “This administration will continue working hard to achieve economic success that lifts all of Utah.” Read the full report here: ###

SALT LAKE CITY (May 12, 2021) — Encouraged by positive job growth, Gov. Spencer Cox announced the discontinuation of the federal unemployment programs tied to the pandemic as part of the federal stimulus package. The $300 weekly stimulus payment, as well as the other federal unemployment programs, will end June 26, 2021. “This is the natural next step in getting