Priorities

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Strengthening Families

Utah is known as the most family-friendly state in the nation and Gov. Cox is committed to keeping it that way. In Utah, we haven’t forgotten the simple truth that when families win, we all win — economically as well as socially. In 2022, Gov. Cox announced the formation of a new […]
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A Robust Economy

Gov. Cox is committed to ensuring Utah’s economy and its residents remain strong and resilient. He understands government’s role in the economy and will continue to keep taxes in check, support business-friendly policies and regulatory reform, and focus on workforce development. Utah’s economy consistently ranks among the strongest in the nation and the […]
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Improving Health

Gov. Cox understands the importance of access to high quality and affordable health care. This became imperative during COVID-19, but remains crucial post-pandemic. Gov. Cox is focused on promoting innovative ways to cut health care costs, addressing the social factors that can adversely affect health, preventing disease through healthy lifestyles, and increasing […]
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Educational Excellence

Utahns recognize that the state’s future depends on the well-being and education of its children. Every investment we make in our schools will pay dividends not only for individual success but for our society as a whole. But two major issues threaten Utah schools and must be addressed: inequities in school funding and retention of the best teachers.
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Protecting Rural Utah

Gov. Cox grew up in rural Utah and his family has lived and farmed in Sanpete County for six generations. Up until his election as governor, he lived in Fairview and commuted 200 miles almost daily to maintain his residence there during his service as lieutenant governor. Because he innately understands the […]
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Solving and Serving

All too often, people tear each other down rather than build up their communities, focus on personal agendas instead of finding solutions, and divide instead of unify. Gov. Cox believes there is a better way to govern. Instead of treating politics as a blood sport, he looks for opportunities to listen, to […]
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