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Governor of Utah Press Releases

866 Press Releases
  • Published on July 6, 2021 - 16:01 GMT

    Utah hits 70% vaccination goal

    July 6, 2021 Tags: COVID-19 SALT LAKE CITY (July 6, 2021) — Big news: We’ve hit the 70% vaccination goal for Utahns 18+!  As of July 4, the Utah Department of Health showed 65.2% Utahns 18+ had received at least one vaccine dose. But this doesn’t count …

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  • Published on July 3, 2021 - 09:36 GMT

    Utah COVID-19 Briefing: July 1, 2021

    July 1, 2021 Tags: COVID-19 SALT LAKE CITY (July 1, 2021) — Click here to watch this week’s COVID-19 briefing.  ASL interpretation is provided. Traducción al español en Univision 32. Some highlights from this briefing include: We are starting to see an …

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  • Published on July 1, 2021 - 14:30 GMT

    Gov. Spencer J. Cox appoints four to Utah Homelessness Council

    July 1, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (July 1, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Pamela Atkinson,  Brian Higgins, Bonnie Kier-Herrick and Tiffanie Price to serve as voting members of the Utah Homelessness Council. “Finding lasting solutions to better serve …

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  • Published on June 30, 2021 - 18:55 GMT

    Gov. Spencer J. Cox, dozens of municipal leaders plead with Utahns to forgo using personal fireworks during the July holidays

    June 30, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (June 30, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox stood side-by-side with local leaders at Utah’s Capitol to advise all Utahns to “Celebrate Safely!” In a strong, unified message, Gov. Cox and more than 30 Utah city mayors, council members …

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  • Published on June 29, 2021 - 19:36 GMT

    Gov. Spencer J. Cox names Marlo Oaks as new state treasurer

    June 29, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (June 29, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Marlo M. Oaks as treasurer for the state of Utah. He replaces David Damschen, who recently resigned to take a position in the nonprofit sector.  “Marlo’s broad experience in …

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  • Published on June 23, 2021 - 17:30 GMT

    Gov. Spencer J. Cox appoints Ryan Tenney to the Utah Court of Appeals

    June 23, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (June 23, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Ryan Tenney to the Utah Court of Appeals. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “Ryan is one of the most accomplished and respected …

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  • Published on June 17, 2021 - 16:57 GMT

    Governor, Attorney General and State Auditor Announce Appointments to the Newly Created Personal Privacy Oversight Commission

    June 17, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (June 17, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox, State Attorney General Sean D. Reyes, and State Auditor John Dougall today announce their respective appointments to the newly created Personal Privacy Oversight Commission (Commission). …

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  • Published on June 17, 2021 - 16:35 GMT

    Watch live: Gov. Cox hosts monthly news conference

    Nominees announced for 2nd District Court vacancy SALT LAKE CITY (June 15, 2021) — The Second District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Second District Court.  The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Robert …

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  • Published on June 15, 2021 - 22:26 GMT

    Nominees announced for 2nd District Court vacancy

    June 15, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (June 15, 2021) — The Second District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Second District Court.  The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Robert J. Dale, August 16, 2021. The …

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  • Published on June 14, 2021 - 20:56 GMT

    Task force to design a new Utah flag will include Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson, and six legislators

    June 14, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (June 14, 2021) — The process to create a new state flag, which will include opportunities for every Utahn to have input on the symbolism and design, begins this Wednesday with the first meeting of the State Flag Task Force at …

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  • Published on June 14, 2021 - 20:56 GMT

    Watch live: Gov. Cox will answer your questions live in a virtual town hall

    June 14, 2021 Tags: COVID-19, Education, Future Prosperity, Opportunity, Rural Matters SALT LAKE CITY (June 14, 2021) — Have a question for us? Now’s your chance to ask! Join us for a Facebook Live at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15. We’ll talk about drought …

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  • Published on June 11, 2021 - 18:34 GMT

    Gov. Cox names Utah’s first chief innovation officer

    June 11, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (June 11, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Rich Saunders as the first chief innovation officer for the state of Utah. Saunders, who currently serves as executive director of the Utah Department of Health, will …

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  • Published on June 10, 2021 - 18:50 GMT

    Utah COVID-19 Briefing: June 10, 2021

    June 10, 2021 Tags: COVID-19 SALT LAKE CITY (June 10, 2021) — Click here to watch this week’s COVID-19 briefing.  ASL interpretation is provided. Traducción al español en Univision 32. Some highlights from this briefing include: The fact that we live in a …

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  • Published on June 9, 2021 - 22:50 GMT

    New Olympic and Paralympic advisor and board officers are appointed

    June 9, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (June 9, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Steve Starks as the governor’s Olympic and Paralympic Advisor. In this position, he will act as a liaison with the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, where he …

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  • Published on June 9, 2021 - 00:12 GMT

    Gov. Cox announces third drought executive order, fireworks ban on state lands

    June 8, 2021 Tags: Future Prosperity SALT LAKE CITY (June 8, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued another executive order further restricting water use at state facilities. He also announced a prohibition on fireworks for all state and unincorporated …

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  • Published on June 8, 2021 - 21:08 GMT

    Gov. Cox appoints Amy Oliver to the Third District Court

    June 8, 2021 Salt Lake City (June 8, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Amy Oliver to the Third District Court bench. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “Amy has had an exceptional professional career with …

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  • Published on June 3, 2021 - 16:26 GMT

    Gov. Cox invites Utahns to pray for rain June 4-6

    June 2, 2021 Tags: Civility and Service SALT LAKE CITY (June 3, 2021) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox is inviting all Utahns to join him in praying for rain to relieve our state from the current drought. “I’ve already asked all Utahns to conserve water by avoiding …

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  • Published on June 2, 2021 - 19:40 GMT

    Nominees announced for 4th District Court vacancy

    June 1, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (June 1, 2021) — The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Fourth District Court.  The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Darold J. McDade, July 16, 2021. The …

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  • Published on May 31, 2021 - 01:23 GMT

    Gov. Cox issues Memorial Day declaration

    May 30, 2021 Tags: memorial day, military affairs, Utah DVMA, veterans In commemoration of Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued a declaration honoring and recognizing the men and women who died while in defense of the United States of …

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  • Published on May 28, 2021 - 01:01 GMT

    Gov. Cox signs special session bills

    May 27, 2021 Salt Lake City (May 27, 2021) — Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox took action on bills from last week’s special session. The governor signed 16 bills, including SB1001, Appropriations Adjustments, which also had a line item veto. The letter …

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