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Secretary 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 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 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 bill signing for water and natural resources
April 18, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (April 18, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: HB168: Preferences Of Water Rights Amendments HB282: Water Wise Landscaping Amendments SB110: Water As Part Of General Plan HB305: Natural Resources Revisions HB33: Instream Water Flow Amendments HB121: Water Conservation Modifications HB242: Secondary Water Metering Amendments […]
Tags: Bills Rural Rural Matters Read MoreWatch: Gov. Cox hosts monthly news conference on PBS Utah
March 17, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (March 17, 2022) — Click here to watch Gov. Cox’s monthly news conference hosted by PBS Utah. ASL interpretation is provided. Some highlights from this news conference include: The Legislature passed 513 bills and as you know, we only have until March 31 to either sign, veto or allow bills to become […]
Tags: Bills Civility and Service COVID-19 Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreGov. Cox urges President Biden to eliminate barriers to increasing U.S. domestic oil and gas production
March 7, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (March 7, 2022) — Gov. Spencer Cox sent a letter to President Joe Biden today encouraging him to eliminate any barriers to increasing U.S. domestic oil and gas production. Read the letter in its entirety below. Dear Mr. President, I appreciate many of the actions you’ve taken over the past two weeks […]
Tags: Future Prosperity Rural Rural Matters Read MoreGov. Spencer J. Cox outlines efforts to save water
July 29, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (July 29, 2021) — With 100% of the state experiencing drought conditions, Gov. Spencer J. Cox joined water officials from around the state to highlight current conservation efforts and outline measures needed to plan for Utah’s water future. “This drought has caused all of us to reevaluate how we conserve and motivated […]
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