Lt. Governor's News

The $30.7 billion plan focuses on Utah families and responsible budgeting. Among other funding proposals, the Lt. Governor announced an expansion of the Child Tax Credit, support of the National School Lunch Program and support for Volunteer for Good, a program that provides service opportunities to Utah high school students.

Montezuma Creek Elementary is part of the San Juan School District and built on Navajo Nation tribal land. Some students have to walk miles just to get to a bus stop. Others are living without electricity or running water. But they value the benefits of reading and education and love coming to school. They’re working hard to acquire the literacy

Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson, Salt Lake County Council member Aimee Winder Newton and host Ally Isom tackled the issue of navigating high-tension with integrity. The audience, a group of Utah women elected to public office, listened in as the panel discussed how they approach difficult public situations while standing strong in their beliefs.

Utah’s Centenarian Veterans gathered with friends, family and dignitaries in the Capitol Rotunda. Lieutenant Governor Henderson acknowledged the enduring legacy of the Greatest Generation and their commitment to community, family, the state and the nation. These men and women are living representations of history and we are privileged to learn from their experience and wisdom. We pay tribute to their

The Lt. Governor continues literacy visits all across Utah to learn how educators are using specialized training to teach reading skills. Lt. Governor Henderson heard from literacy coaches, administrators and teachers at Springside Elementary about their triumphs and challenges. The state has a goal for 70% of all third-graders to read at or above proficiency level by 2027. A combined

The Utah Firefighter Cancer Initiative Health and Wellness Center will be the most comprehensive firefighter cancer screening program in the country. Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson toured the facility and spoke at the official hose-cutting ceremony. Early screenings, education and funding will help save the lives of those who save ours.