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How Utahns helped launch the James Webb Space Telescope

The world recently saw a glimpse of something we’ve never seen before: the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe ever taken. And it was all thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. This is a magnificent achievement, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of several Utahns — all of […]

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Gov. Cox and First Lady Cox recognize Utah artists

SALT LAKE CITY (June 13, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox will honor Utah artists who positively impact the arts and their communities with the 2022 Governor’s Mansion Artist Awards.  This year’s honorees include performing artists Richard Elliott, Tabernacle Choir Organist; Paisley Rekdal, Utah Poet Laureate; and Clytie Adams, […]

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Gov. Cox commends long-standing Commissioner G. Edward “Ed” Leary for his distinguished commitment to public service 

SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 4, 2022) – After 45 years at the Utah Department of Financial Institutions, G. Edward “Ed” Leary has announced his retirement as commissioner. Gov. Spencer J. Cox accepted his resignation this morning.   “The impact Commissioner Leary has had on the state’s financial institutions cannot be overstated,” Gov. Cox said. “Ed […]

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100+-year-old Utahns who lived through Spanish Flu to COVID-19, among other amazing feats to be honored Sept. 18, 2021

STATEWIDE UTAH (Sept. 18, 2021) — They fought and survived six large-scale wars, the Great Depression and 13 recessions, and now two global pandemics. Utah’s most resilient citizens who are 100 years and older will be honored by Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s declaration of Sept. 18, 2021, as “Centenarian Day in Utah.”  With the declaration, […]

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Gov. Spencer Cox signs first bill of 2021 General Legislative Session

SALT LAKE CITY (January 22, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed one bill. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to one. Information on this bill can be found below. HCR007  Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the Public Service of Representative Lawanna Lou Shurtliff, Moss, C. ###

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