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UTAH GOVERNOR’S SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD
January 25, 2023We’re excited to announce the second annual Governor’s Spirit of Service Award! Like so many Utahns, we are constantly looking for opportunities to listen, learn from one another and improve people’s lives. The goal of the Governor’s Spirit of Service Award is to recognize individuals and groups who are making a difference in our community […]
Tags: Civility and Service Read MoreGov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe
July 8, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (July 8, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has authorized the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah to be kept at the half-staff position for one additional day in remembrance of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. Flags should now be […]
Tags: Civility and Service Read MoreWatch: Gov. Spencer J. Cox appoints Judge Jill M. Pohlman to Utah Supreme Court
June 28, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (June 28, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox named Utah Court of Appeals Judge Jill M. Pohlman as his choice to serve as a Utah Supreme Court Justice. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. If Pohlman is confirmed, the five-member Utah Supreme Court will be majority […]
Tags: Civility and Service Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox hosts Governor’s Spirit of Service Award Ceremony
June 22, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (June 22, 2022) — In his inaugural Governor’s Spirit of Service Award Ceremony, Gov. Spencer Cox recognized the outstanding service that Utahns are doing throughout the state. Four exemplary citizens and four community organizations were included in this year’s ceremony, including: Cristina Diaz de Leon, who created Rancho Market vaccine clinics, advanced […]
Tags: Civility and Service Read MoreGov. Cox and UDVMA recognize Servicemember of the Year award recipients
June 9, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (June 9, 2022) — The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and Governor Spencer J. Cox participated in the second annual Servicemember of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday afternoon. The purpose of the awards was to recognize the outstanding performers from each of the major military entities in the state […]
Tags: Civility and Service Read MoreGov. Cox orders flags to be flown at half-staff in recognition of Memorial Day
May 29, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (May 29, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 30, 2022, in recognition of Memorial Day. Please make arrangements to lower […]
Tags: Civility and Service 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 orders flags to be lowered in honor of the life and legacy of former U. S. Sen. Orrin G. Hatch
April 29, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (April, 29, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of the life, legacy, and selfless sacrifice of former U.S. Sen. Orrin G. Hatch. Sen. Hatch […]
Tags: Civility and Service Read MoreGov. Cox holds ceremonial signing for SB244
April 19, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (April 19, 2022) — Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson held a ceremonial signing for SB244, a bill that requires ethnic studies to be taught in K-12 public schools and creates an ethnic studies committee to make recommendations. Information about this bill can be found below: Information about this bill can be […]
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