News from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

The National Lieutenant Governors Association Aerospace Committee met in Washington, D.C. to learn what states can do to work with federal, higher ed, military, and industry partners to advance new aerospace technologies. In the next few years, our modes of transportation will get higher and faster. National and economic security demands that the U.S. lead and not lag in these

Lt. Gov. Henderson spoke at the Utah State Capitol’s Wreath Laying Ceremony. She offered a heartfelt acknowledgement to the families of our fallen heroes. She encouraged all to build a state and a country worthy of their sacrifice.

Lt. Gov. Henderson joined U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy and Valar Atomics CEO Isaiah Taylor to talk about nuclear energy as an option for Utah and beyond. Governor Cox hosted the Operation Gigawatt Summit, bringing together government, business and community leaders. They formed partnerships and talked about energy opportunities for our state, the nation, and the world.

The great people at Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch Counties put hope into action. They roll up their sleeves alongside local families, working toward homeownership for every Utahn. Our staff service day involved hanging drywall and learning about the good work Habitat for Humanity does in Utah communities.

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.