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May 27, 2022
Secretary of the Interior, Utah governor join Navajo Nation president to sign federal water rights agreement
MONUMENT 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 and will help bring clean
May 19, 2022
What the Cox-Henderson administration accomplished in our first 500 days – and what’s next
SALT 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 exhilarating – full of challenges
April 29, 2022
Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of the life and legacy of former U. S. Sen. Orrin G. Hatch
SALT 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 will lie in state at
April 19, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial signing for SB244
SALT 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 found below: SB244: Ethnic Studies
April 18, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial bill signing for opportunity and inclusion
SALT LAKE CITY (April 18, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: SB216: Modifications To Driver License Examination SB104: Community Health Worker Certification Process HB238: State Holiday Modifications SB58: Day Of Remembrance Observing The Incarceration Of Japanese Americans SCR6: Encouraging Support For Internationally Adopted Individuals HCR15: Concurrent Resolution Condemning Antisemitism SCR9: Honoring The
April 12, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial signing of law enforcement and mental health bills
SALT LAKE CITY (April 12, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: HB194: Department of Corrections Education Services SB171: Behavioral Health Curriculum Program HB13: Special License Plate Designation HB226: Higher Education and Corrections Council HB289: Insurance Coverage for Emergency Medical Service Personnel HB138: Juvenile Justice Modifications HB117: Victim Address Confidentiality Program SB126: Officer