News from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

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September 16, 2026

Supporting Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention starts with being in someone’s corner. Live On Utah gives us the skills we need to help anyone who might be struggling. And the 988 crisis line is a safe place to text, call or chat with a caring, trained person who can lend comfort and guide people to the right resources. These are two vital tools for
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September 2, 2026

Celebrating New Roads to Opportunity in Rural Utah

UDOT’s makeover of 53 miles of roadways in San Juan County and the Navajo Nation provides safer transit for school buses, emergency services, and all traveling through the area. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson joined leaders from the Navajo Nation, business, and state and local government to celebrate the improvements. The project was the result of many years of consultation and
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September 1, 2026

Launching Utah’s Digital Apostille Process

Utah is leading the nation with a faster and more secure digital apostille process. People may need documents certified for things like international adoption, missionary services, or education abroad. Last year, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor authenticated more than 45k documents, up 250% since 2020. This is a convenient, fully-encrypted option for Utahns needing to authenticate their sensitive legal
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August 28, 2026

Honoring Excellence in Utah Elections

The inaugural Excellence in Elections Awards recognized Utah’s county clerks and their staff for the year-round work that keeps our elections secure, fair and efficient. Utah’s county clerks are some of the best in the nation with hard-working, dedicated staff.
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August 5, 2026

Exploring Global Partnerships and Rural Prosperity at One Utah Summit

Old-fashioned relationships aren’t so old-fashioned. Lt. Gov. Henderson sat down with leaders from rural Utah and international businesses at the One Utah Summit to discuss how strong connections benefit everyone. From local main streets to international markets, people choose to do business with people they trust.
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July 29, 2026

Building relationships at the Utah Native American Summit

Working hand-in-hand creates a stronger future for all communities across our state. The Utah Native American Summit brought together heads of state agencies and leaders from Utah’s sovereign Tribes to foster dialogue and encourage more meaningful collaboration.