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‘We have to keep progressing with this unity’: Leaders look to the future and celebrate Westwater electrification
September 16, 2022BLANDING (Sept. 16, 2022) – One after another, as leaders spoke on Friday night at Utah State University Blanding, they acknowledged a transformation in the community. Westwater and Blanding City, they said, were relishing a newfound feeling of unity. “Community is everything in Utah, and this is a monumental moment for two communities that acted […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreLong in the dark, lights illuminate Diné community of Westwater after electrification effort reaches completion
September 2, 2022BLANDING (Sept. 2, 2022) – Let there be light. On Thursday, Sept. 1 – for the first time ever – electricity buzzed along newly installed power lines and into the 29 lots that form the Diné community of Westwater. Separated from Blanding City by a small creek bed, Navajo Nation residents can now expect affordable, […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreWatch: 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 MoreGov. Cox and First Lady Cox recognize Utah artists
June 13, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (June 13, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox will honor Utah artists who positively impact the arts and their communities with the 2022 Governor’s Mansion Artist Awards. This year’s honorees include performing artists Richard Elliott, Tabernacle Choir Organist; Paisley Rekdal, Utah Poet Laureate; and Clytie Adams, […]
Tags: Education Opportunity 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 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 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 MoreWatch: Gov. Cox hosts monthly news conference on PBS Utah
April 21, 2022SALT 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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