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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. Cox releases third chapter of state water plan
July 27, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (July 27, 2022) – Gov. Spencer Cox and state agencies released the third chapter of Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water today. The Productive Agriculture chapter outlines conservation commitments to optimize finite water resources and preserve the state’s agricultural economy and sustain future growth opportunities. “Those in Utah’s agricultural community are careful […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreUtah’s Ongoing Response to Drought
July 6, 2022The western U.S. is experiencing the worst drought in more than 1,200 years. We’re the fastest-growing state in the nation and one of the driest. Drought or not, we need to be serious about decreasing our water use. That’s why we worked so hard with the Legislature this past session to allocate nearly $500 million […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Rural Rural Matters Read More3 ways we’re working to preserve Great Salt Lake
June 10, 2022Great Salt Lake is an indispensable natural resource. Here are a few ways the state of Utah is working to protect the lake and the wetlands that surround it. Improving watershed management Management of water is critical to safeguarding Great Salt Lake. In the past year, we’ve signed HB410, which creates a $40 million trust […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreSecretary of the Interior, Utah governor join Navajo Nation president to sign federal water rights agreement
May 27, 2022MONUMENT VALLEY (May 27, 2022) – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez signed a federal reserved water rights settlement agreement in the picturesque Monument Valley. This agreement, 18 years in the making, recognizes and protects the reserved water rights of the Navajo Nation […]
Tags: Civility and Service 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 MoreGov. Cox and state agencies release second chapter of Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water
April 27, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (April 27, 2022) – Gov. Spencer Cox and state agencies released the second chapter of Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water today. The Vibrant Communities chapter outlines conservation efforts which can, will, and should be taken by state and local government, as well as businesses, neighborhoods, and households, to ensure access to […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreGov. Spencer J. Cox issues drought emergency order
April 21, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (April 21, 2022) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox declared a state of emergency due to the dire drought conditions affecting the entire state. This declaration activates the Drought Response Committee and triggers increased monitoring and reporting. It also allows drought-affected communities, agricultural producers and others to report unmet needs and work toward […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreGov. Cox holds ceremonial bill signing for water and natural resources
April 18, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (April 18, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: HB168: Preferences Of Water Rights Amendments HB282: Water Wise Landscaping Amendments SB110: Water As Part Of General Plan HB305: Natural Resources Revisions HB33: Instream Water Flow Amendments HB121: Water Conservation Modifications HB242: Secondary Water Metering Amendments […]
Tags: Bills 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 […]
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