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Governor's News

March 4, 2021

Utah COVID-19 Briefing: March 4, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY (March 4, 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 785,523 doses of the coronavirus vaccine. The following groups will be eligible to make appointments for COVID-19 vaccines:  Ages 50 and older Ages 16 and older with
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March 3, 2021

Workforce Services opens 30 permanent jobs in rural Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (March  3, 2021) — Today the Department of Workforce Services announced 30 new permanent jobs for workers in rural communities. Since January, the department has added nearly 60 jobs outside the Wasatch Front to help boost the state’s economy.  “These state jobs will provide new opportunities for Utahns in rural communities to thrive and prosper,” said Gov.
March 3, 2021

Gov. Spencer Cox nominates new CIO of the Utah Department of Technology Services

SALT LAKE CITY (March 3, 2021) – Gov. Spencer Cox named Alan Fuller as the new chief information officer for the Utah Department of Technology Services. This position requires confirmation by the Utah State Senate. “Alan will bring a spirit of innovation and superior management skills to the state’s technology team,” Gov. Cox said. “His knowledge and experience as a
March 3, 2021

Gov. Cox signs one bill

SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 2, 2021) — Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed one bill. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to 25. Information on this bill can be found below. SB41 Mental Health Access Amendments. Escamilla, L. Read about the other bills we’ve signed here: Feb. 25: Eight bills. Feb.
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March 2, 2021

Gov. Spencer Cox and Pamela Atkinson advocate for homeless Utah families by asking Utahns to donate on their state tax forms

SALT LAKE CITY (March 2, 2021) — Following a visit today at The Road Home Midvale Family Resource Center with a Utah family who recently experienced homelessness, Gov. Spencer J. Cox encouraged Utahns to give to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund on their 2020 Utah state tax forms.  Donations can also easily be made online at jobs.utah.gov/htf. Gov. Cox also
March 1, 2021

March 1 – March 5, 2021: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson’s Schedule

Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to media and that a media Q&A is planned. Please note the Governor and Lt. Governor’s schedule may change dramatically due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Additional information on the governor’s media briefings will be made available in coming