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Gov. Cox holds ceremonial signing of education bills
April 26, 2021Cedar City (April 26, 2021) — Investment and innovation in education remains a top priority of the Cox-Henderson administration as outlined in the One Utah Roadmap, its plan for the first 500 days. In celebration of these goals, Gov. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: S.B. 142 Public Education Funding Amendments (Lincoln/Last) […]
Tags: Bills Education Opportunity Read MoreA look at what we’ve done in our first 100 days – and what’s next
April 14, 2021It’s been 100 days since our inauguration ceremony, and Team Utah has been working tirelessly to reach crucial milestones in our #OneUtah Roadmap. We want to keep you in the loop, so here’s a 100-day update on each of our six key priorities and a look at what you can expect. Economic Advancement What we’ve […]
Tags: Civility and Service COVID-19 Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson Announce Returnship Initiative
April 1, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 1, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson are excited to announce the launch of the Lieutenant Governor’s returnship initiative to expand workforce opportunities in Utah. A returnship, similar to an internship, provides an important opportunity for those re-entering the workforce after an absence to build their resume […]
Tags: Civility and Service COVID-19 Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreUtah has the best economy according to U.S. News Best States 2021 rankings
March 9, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (March 9, 2021) – Utah’s economy ranks No. 1 among all 50 states, according to rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and civic journalism. “These rankings confirm what Utahns have known for years: Utah is the best state in the nation for economic opportunity, for […]
Tags: Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson declare March 8 Women’s Day in Utah
March 8, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (March 8, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson have declared March 8 Women’s Day in Utah. ###
Tags: Civility and Service Opportunity Read MoreWorkforce Services opens 30 permanent jobs in rural Utah
March 3, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (March 3, 2021) — Today the Department of Workforce Services announced 30 new permanent jobs for workers in rural communities. Since January, the department has added nearly 60 jobs outside the Wasatch Front to help boost the state’s economy. “These state jobs will provide new opportunities for Utahns in rural communities to […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox and Pamela Atkinson advocate for homeless Utah families by asking Utahns to donate on their state tax forms
March 2, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (March 2, 2021) — Following a visit today at The Road Home Midvale Family Resource Center with a Utah family who recently experienced homelessness, Gov. Spencer J. Cox encouraged Utahns to give to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund on their 2020 Utah state tax forms. Donations can also easily be made online […]
Tags: Civility and Service Opportunity Read MoreGovernor’s Office and Legislature release updated budget estimates
February 19, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 19, 2021) — The Governor’s Office, Utah State Senate and House of Representatives released updated revenue numbers for state fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The revenue estimates show the longstanding strength of Utah’s economy, despite unprecedented financial challenges due to COVID-19. The new consensus revenue estimates identify $112 million in additional […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Opportunity Read MoreMeet Utah’s Department of Workforce Services, the unsung heroes who are supporting Utah families
February 1, 2021I have started meeting with the leadership of all of the state agencies to better understand their challenges and discuss opportunities for improving services to the people of Utah. My first meeting was with the Department of Workforce Services. Led for the past eight years by my current chief of staff, Jon Pierpont, and now […]
Tags: Civility and Service Future Prosperity Opportunity Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox applauds Utah’s 3.6% unemployment rate
January 22, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 22, 2021) – Utah’s unemployment rate hit 3.6% in December, dropping below 4% for the first time since March 2020, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor. Nearly 8,000 people entered the labor force in December, a signal of greater optimism among job seekers and more workers […]
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