News from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

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.

The 200-year relationship between Peru and the United States is strong in our state. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson spoke on the important milestone and read an official proclamation in the Capitol Rotunda. More than 45,000 Peruvians call Utah home and it is one of only three career consulates established in our state.

The “Repeal of Independent Redistricting Commission and Standards Act” initiative petition is determined insufficient.

Lt. Gov. Henderson presented awards to nine standout state employees who took initiative and found ways to improve their agencies’ efficiency.