News from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Lt. Gov. Henderson was the keynote speaker at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony for Landmark High School. These students faced all different kinds of setbacks in their lives. But each one kept moving forward, and chose a new, better path. Lt. Gov. Henderson reminded them that where you start is not necessarily where you end up.

Utah is challenging everyone to log 250 miles of movement in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. Lt. Gov. Henderson encouraged Utahns to get outside by joining Midway City government and business leaders at Wasatch Mountain State Park for a one mile hike.

The Deer Creek Reservoir Intake Project used barges and cranes, scuba divers, and an intricate interconnection of cement slabs to upgrade the dam, instead of draining the reservoir. It is a feat of engineering innovation. This project helps shore up a long-term water supply for Utahns.

For the first time in 10 years, the Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts came to the Beehive State. Mary Anne Carter and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson toured the America 250 special collection at the Capitol and got a sneak peek of some of the exhibits that will be housed in the new Museum of Utah.

Hundreds of students from across the Wasatch Front came to the Capitol to be inspired. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson spoke on the importance of personal narratives and shared her own journey to Utah’s executive branch. Students met with mentors, networked with each other, and took part in a mini job fair.

PBS aired the stage production of the Broadway musical “Suffs” and Lt. Gov. Henderson hosted a watch party in partnership with the Utah Historical Society. Hundreds of people came to hear the lieutenant governor speak about Utah’s involvement in the suffrage movement and enjoy the show.