(Salt Lake City, UT) — State leaders want agricultural water users to use more technology to help optimize the way they irrigate their land. The governor’s office released an action plan for agricultural water use yesterday. The hope is that farmers and ranchers will switch over to more efficient systems […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is urging Utahns to put away personal fireworks as they celebrate Pioneer Day this weekend. Governor Cox said the state is at a “tipping point” with exceptionally dry conditions caused by the ongoing drought. Cox says he will go to organized fireworks […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox will have a central role in helping states work with the federal government going forward. The National Governors Association announced Cox will serve as the NGA vice chair, with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy serving as the chairman. The association is a […]
(Tooele County, UT) — Governor Cox is warning Utahns that they will be held responsible for any action that causes a wildfire. The governor visited Tooele County yesterday to get an update on the Jacob City Fire. The governor urged all Utahns to act responsibly, saying criminal charges and other […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Cox is addressing recent criticism of Utah’s response to the ongoing Western drought. The New York Times and comedian John Oliver recently took Utah and the governor to task for failing to curb water usage. Cox said in a tweet yesterday that critics failed […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox selected his nominee for the Utah Supreme Court. Judge Jill Pohlman has served on the Utah Court of Appeals, and is a graduate of the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law. If Pohlman is confirmed by the State Senate, the […]
(Undated) — Comedian John Oliver took shots at Utah during a segment involving the drought in the American West during his show, “Last Week Tonight.” During the segment, Oliver cited research which showed Utah residents use more water per capita than any other Western states. He also criticized St. George’s […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox and Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson echoed support of the decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule Roe v. Wade. In a joint statement, Cox and Henderson say they are both pro-life advocates who are committed to supporting women and families in […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against Governor Spencer Cox, various state and county leaders and the Salt Lake Tribune. Former Salt Lake County GOP communications director David Robinson was accused last year of creating a toxic work environment and harassment. Robinson alleged that […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s governor is not a fan of President Biden’s desire for a federal gas tax holiday. Governor Spencer Cox tweeted yesterday that the Biden proposal would only save Americans 18-cents at the gas pump while producing more deficit spending and more inflation. Cox added that […]
