Welcome to Lt. Governor Henderson’s press shop. Here you can stay up-to-date on press releases, blog posts, and more communication coming directly from our office.
October 26, 2021
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 approach he’s brought to solving
October 20, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson defend election integrity
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 20, 2021) – Following testimony before the Judiciary Interim Committee by Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson issued the following joint statement: “We are frustrated by the misinformation that was presented in the Judiciary Interim Committee today. Namely, that voting machines can be hacked, that there are more ballots than
October 20, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson release One Utah Roadmap update
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 20, 2021) – With the completion of some of the goals outlined in the One Utah Roadmap, the Cox-Henderson administration has refined and reset priorities for the next 250 days and beyond. Version 2 of the One Utah Roadmap hones in on the administration’s top priorities that will be managed by the Governor’s Office. These six
October 19, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson react to U.S. Department of Labor action
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 19, 2021) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued the following statement in response to today’s notice from the U.S. Department of Labor proposing to initiate reconsideration proceedings with a proposal to revoke Utah’s final approval of its State Plan for failure to adopt the COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (Healthcare ETS)
October 18, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson held a second executive branch community service project
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct.18) — The Cox-Henderson administration held its second hands-on executive branch service project this year. As outlined in the administration’s One Utah Roadmap, service is a core value for Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson. Two service projects will be held each year. Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson, First Lady Abby Cox, cabinet members and
October 12, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson order paid leave for mental health treatment and education
SALT 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 condition, such as anxiety, depression,