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16 Nov
UTAH’S 2021 FISCAL YEAR ENDS STRONG
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 16, 2021) – Utah’s 2021 fiscal year is ending stronger than anticipated. State leaders will have an additional $614 million to appropriate during the 2022 General Session. These funds are likely an anomaly due to federal stimulus money and economic volatility. Gov. Spencer J. Cox, President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker […]
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30 Oct
Utah elected officials join lawsuit opposing federal vaccine mandate
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 30, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Attorney General Sean D. Reyes, Senate President J. Stuart Adams, House Speaker Brad Wilson, State Auditor John Dougall and State Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks are united in joining a lawsuit opposing the proposed federal mandate requiring vaccinations for federal contractor […]
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26 Oct
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson thank state Rep. Francis Gibson for his service
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 26, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson issued the following statement regarding the resignation of House Majority Leader Francis Gibson: “For the past 17 years, Rep. Gibson has brought leadership and focus to our state. We’re grateful for the countless hours of service he’s given and the thoughtful […]
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25 Oct
Utah is a model of election security and integrity
By Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson As lieutenant governor, I am Utah’s chief election officer. In that role, I oversee all elections in the state, although I do not run them. That is done at the local county and municipal level. For self-governance to work, citizens must trust the system, and I fear that trust in […]