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3 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, state officials place a new time capsule at the cornerstone of the Utah State Capitol
May 18, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (May 18, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer Cox and state officials installed a new time capsule at the Utah State Capitol that will remain in place until 2122. The 8”x12”x16” metal box replaces a capsule from April 4, 1914, which was opened on Oct. 3, 2016 by former Gov. Gary Herbert. The […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Read MoreGov. Cox releases Utah’s new State Energy and Innovation Plan
May 10, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (May 10, 2022) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox and the Utah Office of Energy Development (OED) released Utah’s new State Energy and Innovation Plan. Identifying six key commitments, the State Energy and Innovation Plan will serve as a guidepost for energy development in Utah. Thom Carter, Energy Advisor to the Governor and […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreGov. Cox and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack sign new agreement to fight wildfires
May 5, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (May 5, 2022) – Today, Gov. Cox and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack signed a renewed Shared Stewardship agreement that reaffirms a mutual commitment to build relationships and coalitions needed to confront the wildfire crisis throughout the state of Utah. “Wildfire danger remains extremely high this year and by working together […]
Tags: Future Prosperity 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 MoreWatch: Gov. Cox hosts monthly news conference on PBS Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (April 21, 2022) — Click here to watch Gov. Cox’s monthly news conference hosted by PBS Utah. ASL interpretation is provided. Highlights include: We’re issuing a drought state of emergency effective today. This emergency order will allow the state to use any and all state resources we need to cope with the […]
Tags: Bills Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Rural Matters 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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