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Utah State Senate Press Releases

82 Press Releases
  • Published on August 17, 2020 - 16:48 GMT

    Utah Tops Economic Outlook Ranking 13th Year in a Row

    Some may say 13 is an unlucky number, but not for Utah. This year marks the 13th year in a row that Utah has secured the top ranking for economic outlook in the Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. The COVID-19 …

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  • Published on August 6, 2020 - 16:57 GMT

    President Adams and Speaker Wilson Statement on COVID-19 Audit

    Senate President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Brad Wilson issued the following statement regarding the Office of Legislative Auditor General’s, a non-partisan office, audit and recommendations for COVID-19 test turnaround times in Utah:  “Shortening the …

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  • Published on July 15, 2020 - 19:15 GMT

    Job Opening

    The Utah State Senate invites applications for the position of:  INTERIM AND GENERAL SESSION DOCKET CLERK PHYSICAL ADDRESS: Utah State Capitol 350 N State Street, Suite 320 Salt Lake City, UT 84114 OPENING DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2020 CLOSING DATE: Open …

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  • Published on June 26, 2020 - 19:06 GMT

    Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Emphasizes the Importance of Wearing Masks

    Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Emphasizes the Importance of Wearing Masks    SALT LAKE CITY – On June 25, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission unanimously recommended the governor designate a portion of the $1 million for …

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  • Published on June 26, 2020 - 18:02 GMT

    COVID-19 Update – June 26

    Of the 163 COVID-19 fatalities in Utah: Utah mortality rate: 0.9 percent, down from 1.0 percent and the lowest in the nation Median age for fatality: 73 Percent of fatalities with comorbidity: 81 percent Percent of fatalities with comorbidity and/or 65 …

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  • Published on June 19, 2020 - 20:22 GMT

    2020 June Special Session Summary

    During the June 2020 special session, the Legislature passed 27 pieces of legislation on a range of issues, including racial equality and public safety, the budget and COVID-19 pandemic response. Racial Equality and Public Safety The Utah Legislature took …

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  • Published on June 18, 2020 - 23:34 GMT

    Utah State Legislature Official Citation Celebrating Juneteenth

    Be it hereby made known to all by the Utah State Legislature: WHEREAS, the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln was seminal in granting slaves’ freedom in the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Emancipation Proclamation was …

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  • Published on June 2, 2020 - 23:35 GMT

    Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Recommends Most of Utah Transitions to a Smart Green Risk Level

    On June 2, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission unanimously voted to recommend, after reviewing current, real-time data, adopting a modified yellow phase and a smart green risk phase in the state’s phased guidelines in the Utah Leads …

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 18:10 GMT

    Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Recommends Additional Data be Posted Online

    May 27, 2020   Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Recommends Additional Data be Posted Online  SALT LAKE CITY – On May 21, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission unanimously voted to recommend that new additional COVID-19 data be …

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  • Published on May 22, 2020 - 17:03 GMT

    The Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Urges Legislation Regarding Data Safety

    SALT LAKE CITY – On May 14, 2020, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission unanimously recommended the Legislature take action during a special session to protect personal data that has been used by the state to help address the COVID-19 health …

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  • Published on May 20, 2020 - 22:51 GMT

    Public Comment Process for Utah State Legislature Electronic Meetings

    Due to COVID-19 health concerns, the Utah State Legislature will temporarily hold committee meetings electronically, therefore, public comments will be taken remotely. Individuals wishing to participate in committee meetings may either email legislators …

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  • Published on May 20, 2020 - 21:54 GMT

    Virtual Interim Meetings

    Due to COVID-19 health concerns, the Utah State Legislature will temporarily hold committee meetings electronically, therefore, public comments will be taken remotely. Individuals wishing to participate in committee meetings may either email legislators …

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  • Published on May 15, 2020 - 17:15 GMT

    Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Supports Transitioning Phases

    On May 14, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission unanimously voted to send a letter of support endorsing the governor’s plan to transition most of the state to the low (yellow) risk phase outlined in the state’s phased guidelines and the Utah …

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  • Published on May 15, 2020 - 00:01 GMT

    TRANSITIONING FROM MODERATE TO LOW RISK PHASE

    On Saturday, May 16, Utah is transitioning from the moderate (orange) to the low (yellow) risk level, except for Grand, Summit, and Wasatch counties, Salt Lake City and West Valley City, which will remain in the moderate (orange) phase. The decision to …

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  • Published on May 14, 2020 - 01:12 GMT

    Virtual Advice and Consent

    In accordance with Utah Code, the Senate reviews and approves the governor’s nominations for vacant public positions. The Senate confirmed the following appointments on May 13, 2020 during the first-ever virtual advice and consent: Central Utah Water …

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  • Published on May 8, 2020 - 18:23 GMT

    Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Adopts Plan to Protect High-Risk Populations

    On May 7, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended the governor move forward with a plan to address high-risk populations developed by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. Additionally, on April 30, by …

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  • Published on April 27, 2020 - 21:24 GMT

    Special Legislative Sessions

    Utah holds two main types of legislative sessions: general and special. The state’s annual general session runs for 45 days beginning in January. Special sessions, however, are called as needed to address pressing issues that arise during the interim. …

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  • Published on April 14, 2020 - 02:12 GMT

    Legislature Calls a Special Session

    Legislature Calls a Special Session  April 13, 2020 – In collaboration with the Office of Governor Gary Herbert, President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Brad Wilson have exercised the Utah Legislature’s emergency powers to convene a special session to …

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  • Published on March 30, 2020 - 17:11 GMT

    Phase III - Federal Legislation Addressing COVID-19

    Phase III - Federal Legislation Addressing COVID-19 Last Updated 3/27/20 (12:35 p.m.) Congress created a three-phase approach to address coronavirus. Each phase has passed and is in process of being implemented. This document provides a newsletter summary …

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  • Published on March 18, 2020 - 21:15 GMT

    Earthquake

    Thousands of earthquakes occur every year in the United States. Most are too small to be felt. Many Utahns felt the 5.7 earthquake on March 18, with an epicenter near Magna. This is Utah’s largest earthquake since a 5.9 magnitude quake in St. George back …

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