(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 […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is urging Utahns to take extra precautions if they plan on buying and setting off fireworks during Independence Day and Pioneer Day holidays. Cox and leaders for the Division of Natural Resources said yesterday that there were 115 firework-related fires last year, […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Cox is recognizing Utahns for making a difference in their communities through acts of service. The governor handed out the first-ever Spirit of Service awards at the State Capitol yesterday. The honorees included ten-year-old Andilynn Chambers of Harrisville, who has given up birthday presents […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — State employees are getting the day off as Utah recognizes Juneteenth as a public holiday for the first time. Governor Cox signed a bipartisan bill earlier this year that established the holiday. Juneteenth is in recognition of June 19th,1865, when African American slaves in Texas […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox condemned the actions of six Utahns arrested among the white nationalist group Patriot Front in Idaho. On Saturday, 31 members of the group were accused of planning a riot during an LGBTQ Pride event. Speaking with reporters, Cox called the accusations “sickening,” […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s governor says state lawmakers should keep an open mind when it comes to discussing gun safety proposals following deadly mass shootings in Texas and other states. The governor said during his monthly press conference yesterday that he would be devastated if a mass shooting […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox says the Legislature could take up proposals to prevent mass shootings in Utah. Speaking with reporters Monday, Governor Cox said he and legislative leaders are in talks about several proposals to address mental health challenges and gun violence. State lawmakers have recently […]
