Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson hires Joe Pyrah, former advisor to Becky Lockhart, as chief of staff

March 4, 2023

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 […]

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Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson applaud results of the 2023 General Legislative Session

March 3, 2023

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 […]

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Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson encourages the swift passage of ICWA

January 31, 2023

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 […]

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Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson mourn the passing of Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Chairman Rupert Steele

January 26, 2023

Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson mourn the passing of Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Chairman Rupert Steele

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Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson congratulate new Navajo Nation administration

January 10, 2023

On behalf of the state of Utah, we congratulate Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren and Vice President Richelle Montoya on this historic moment for the Diné.

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Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson releases statement on the legislative audit of Utah’s elections

December 13, 2022

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said, “I’m grateful the legislative audit found no evidence of systematic problems, widespread errors, or significant fraud in Utah’s elections.

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Gov. Spencer Cox orders TikTok ban on state-owned devices

December 12, 2022

Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an executive order to prohibit the use of TikTok on all state-owned electronic devices. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson attested to the executive order, which will take effect immediately.

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Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson present major tax cuts, teacher pay raises, family supports and quality of life projects in their proposed FY 24 budget

December 9, 2022

Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson unveiled their full budget recommendations and priorities for fiscal year 2024. On top of more than $1 billion in tax cuts and historic investments in teacher salaries announced on Dec. 8, the budget includes support for families, young Utahns, and investments in quality of life. […]

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Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson: ‘Please expect at least 30-40 minute delays’ for election results

November 8, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 8, 2022) – On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced a delay for preliminary election results: “Due to long lines in various polling locations, please expect at least 30-45 minute delays for any preliminary election results. We want to ensure all voters in line at 8:00 PM have the chance to vote first. I’ll […]

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Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson provides updated election results guidance ahead of Election Day

November 7, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 7, 2022) – On Monday, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson provided updated election-night guidance to Utah’s 29 county clerks in anticipation of potentially long lines on Election Day.   The guidance instructs county clerks to withhold posting election results until all 29 county clerks confirm their polling places have closed and all voters […]

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