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18 Sep
100+-year-old Utahns who lived through Spanish Flu to COVID-19, among other amazing feats to be honored Sept. 18, 2021
STATEWIDE UTAH (Sept. 18, 2021) — They fought and survived six large-scale wars, the Great Depression and 13 recessions, and now two global pandemics. Utah’s most resilient citizens who are 100 years and older will be honored by Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s declaration of Sept. 18, 2021, as “Centenarian Day in Utah.” With the declaration, […]
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17 Sep
Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson, President Adams and Speaker Wilson respond to federal government vaccine mandates
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 17, 2021) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson stand united with legislative leadership and join President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Brad Wilson against the egregious federal mandates and overreach regarding President Biden’s mandate on COVID-19 vaccines: “The president’s unilateral decision to force American businesses to mandate COVID-19 […]
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30 Jul
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announces departure of Director of Elections Justin Lee
SALT LAKE CITY (July 30, 2021) – Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced Justin Lee, director of elections for the state of Utah, is leaving for another opportunity after 11 years of service. “Justin’s faithful execution of election law has been a role model for elections officers across the state and nation,” Henderson said. “He helped […]
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27 Jul
Lt. Gov. Henderson announces Return Utah job opportunities
SALT LAKE CITY (July 27, 2021) — Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson is excited to announce the official launch of the “Return Utah” program. This pioneering initiative aims to expand workforce opportunities in Utah for those re-entering the workforce after an extended absence. The first cohort of the new program is now live, with jobs posted […]