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June 17, 2023
Utah sets 2023 special, municipal election dates
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed HB 2001, Election Amendments, today. This bill, which passed in a special session of the Legislature on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, enacts provisions related to a special election in the 2nd Congressional District, and the municipal elections that will be held in 2023. “This new schedule makes sure Utahns will be represented in Congress with
June 15, 2023
Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson applauds Supreme Court decision to uphold ICWA
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued this statement following the Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the incalculable value of Native American children to tribal nations in Utah and across the country. SCOTUS voted 7-2 to affirm the constitutionality of the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act,
March 10, 2023
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson requests state investigation of former Juab County Clerk/Auditor Alaina E. Lofgran for potential misconduct
Last month, Lt. Gov. Henderson asked Attorney General Sean Reyes to investigate the former Juab County clerk/auditor for alleged misconduct that occurred before Alaina E. Lofgran’s term in office expired at the end of 2022. Current Juab County officials reported the potential election offenses to the lieutenant governor in February. A subpoena was served on March 6, 2023. The investigation
March 4, 2023
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson hires Joe Pyrah, former advisor to Becky Lockhart, as chief of staff
Today, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced Joe Pyrah as her chief of staff. He starts on Monday. “Joe is a trusted associate and well-respected voice in Utah politics,” Lt. Gov. Henderson said. “His expertise and commitment to fight for everyday Utahns make him an excellent fit for the Cox-Henderson administration. I am grateful for Joe’s willingness to lead my office
March 3, 2023
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson applaud results of the 2023 General Legislative Session
Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson declared the 2023 General Legislative Session a resounding success for the people of Utah, with legislators approving historic funding for education, housing, water conservation and infrastructure. They also applauded historic tax cuts that will benefit Utahns during a time of inflation. “We’re grateful to legislators and their families for their hard work
January 31, 2023
Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson encourages the swift passage of ICWA
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued this statement following the stalled effort to codify the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): Utahns believe in the fundamental importance of strong families and communities. For that reason, codifying ICWA is in the state’s interest and aligns with our values. At its core, ICWA keeps Native American children with Native American families and recognizes the