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Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson sign Executive Order providing time off for state employees to substitute in Utah schools
January 31, 2022SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 31, 2022) — Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an executive order permitting state employees to take approved leave time from their state job to fill staffing gaps in a Utah public or private school. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has brought an unprecedented wave of absenteeism among teachers and education staff […]
Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson present FY 2023 budget proposal
December 6, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 7, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson unveiled their budget recommendations and priorities for Fiscal Year 2023. Their proposal highlights historic investments in education and infrastructure (including water and affordable housing) while also providing $160 million in tax relief to Utahns through a grocery tax […]
Read MoreUtah elected officials join lawsuit opposing federal vaccine mandate
October 30, 2021SALT 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 […]
Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson thank state Rep. Francis Gibson for his service
October 26, 2021SALT 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 […]
Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson order paid leave for mental health treatment and education
October 12, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 12, 2021) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued an executive order granting all state executive branch employees four (4) hours of administrative leave to address mental health issues. A recent CDC survey found that nearly 41 percent of respondents reported an adverse mental or behavioral health […]
Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson issue statement on Administration’s decision to move BLM’s headquarters back to Washington, D.C.
September 21, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 21, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson issued the following statement in a letter sent to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland following the Biden Administration’s decision to move the headquarters of the Bureau of Land Management: “We are profoundly disappointed with the Administration’s decision to move BLM’s […]
Read MoreGov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson, President Adams and Speaker Wilson respond to federal government vaccine mandates
September 17, 2021SALT 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 […]
Read MoreLt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announces departure of Director of Elections Justin Lee
July 30, 2021SALT 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 […]
Read MoreLt. Gov. Henderson announces Return Utah job opportunities
July 27, 2021SALT 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 […]
Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson Announce Returnship Initiative
April 1, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 1, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson are excited to announce the launch of the Lieutenant Governor’s returnship initiative to expand workforce opportunities in Utah. A returnship, similar to an internship, provides an important opportunity for those re-entering the workforce after an absence to build their resume and […]
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