(Salt Lake City, UT) — There’s a new executive order in effect in Utah establishing a higher bar for data center development in Utah. The order signed by Utah Governor Spencer Cox creates a “data center framework” for the state. It directs state agencies to prioritize protection of the state’s […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox has declared a statewide emergency because of extreme drought conditions. All 29 counties are now considered to be in severe drought with 22 of them experiencing extreme drought. The dry conditions follow Utah’s warmest winter and lowest snowpack levels on record. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox is declaring a state of emergency after freezing temperatures last month devastated fruit crops across parts of the state. State officials say nearly all apricot, cherry, pear, apple and plum crops were lost when temperatures dropped below 26 degrees for several […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has ordered all U.S. and Utah state flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff today in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The annual observance takes place during National Police Week and honors law enforcement officers who died in the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox says he plans to release some sort of an emergency order related to Utah’s drought situation. Yesterday, he insisted that the state is well prepared because it’s been saving money for a potentially bad fire season. Over 90-percent of Utah is now […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s governor and the heads of the Senate and House are investigating a state Supreme Court justice. The probe is looking at whether Diana Hagen had an inappropriate relationship with a lawyer who argued a case before the high court. They’re looking into allegations that […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — President Trump is reportedly asking for one-billion-dollars to restore the Great Salt Lake. Governor Spencer Cox announced the news Friday on social media. He says the federal money would be used to “accelerate water flows, restore ecosystems, tackle invasive species, and address toxic dust.” Cox […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Trump administration says they’re moving the U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City. The agency said it’s part of a restructuring plan so leadership can be closer to the forests. Utah Governor Spencer Cox called it a big win for Utah and the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox is vetoing two bills and allowing another to become law without his signature as the legislative deadline arrives. Cox rejected a measure that would have added internet access on some rural school buses, citing concerns about increased screen time, and also […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox won’t rule out a drought declaration. That comes as the current snowpack is being called one of the worst in Utah history. Because that snow provides so much drinking water when it melts, the problems will likely intensify in the coming months. […]
