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Utah Shows Support For Ukraine With Rally, Lights, Flag

Utah Shows Support For Ukraine With Rally, Lights, Flag

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The state of Utah is going all-out to show support for the people of Ukraine. More than a thousand Utahns joined the governor and lieutenant governor on the steps of the State Capitol yesterday for a rally to show their support. Following the rally, the […]

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Utah orders removal of Russian alcohol from state-run stores

Utah orders removal of Russian alcohol from state-run stores

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s governor has signed an executive order requiring the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to immediately remove all Russian-produced and Russian-branded products from its shelves. The order announced Saturday by Gov. Spencer Cox was in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and mirrors moves […]

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Governor Cox Honors Refugees From Afghanistan Who Are Now In Utah

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is honoring refugees from Afghanistan who have relocated to Utah. During a ceremony yesterday at the State Capitol, Cox greeted some of the 900 refugees who have resettled in the state. The refugees were also applauded by members of the Utah House, […]

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Utah Lawmakers React To Russian Action In Ukraine

Utah Lawmakers React To Russian Action In Ukraine

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmakers are reacting to Russia’s military action against Ukraine. Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney called the move by Russian President Vladimir Putin “without honor,” adding that a tyrant’s appetite for conquest is never satisfied. Romney also criticized previous U.S. presidents for failing to react […]

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Gov. Cox names Mandy Larsen to 6th District Judicial Appointment

Gov. Cox names Mandy Larsen to 6th District Judicial Appointment

(SALT LAKE CITY) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has named Mandy Larsen as the 6th District Judicial appointee. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “Mandy Larsen has demonstrated a strong commitment to justice as both a prosecutor and defense attorney,” Gov. Cox said. “I’m pleased […]

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Lawmakers Expand State Parks Disability Honor Pass

Lawmakers Expand State Parks Disability Honor Pass

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that will expand the State Parks Disability Honor Pass to every veteran in Utah with any disability is headed to Governor Cox for his signature. The expanded program is set to begin on July 1. A disabled veteran and up to seven guests […]

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Governor Thanks UHP Trooper For Sacrificing Vehicle To Stop Wrong-Way Driver

Governor Thanks UHP Trooper For Sacrificing Vehicle To Stop Wrong-Way Driver

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is thanking a Utah state trooper for sacrificing his vehicle to stop a wrong-way driver on Interstate 15. The Utah Highway Patrol says the driver was spotted in the northbound lanes of I-15 near 600 South early yesterday. Trooper Devin Henson used […]

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Utah to transition to ‘steady state’ model as omicron fades

Utah to transition to ‘steady state’ model as omicron fades

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah will soon join the growing list of states transitioning away from treating the pandemic as a public health crisis and shift to a policy focused on managing risk. Gov. Spencer Cox said Friday that Utah health officials would phase out mass testing sites and […]

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Governor Says Southern Utah Water Issues Can Be Fixed

Governor Says Southern Utah Water Issues Can Be Fixed

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox says pumping more water into the Great Salt Lake will not have an impact on efforts to address decreasing water levels on Lake Powell in southern Utah. Governor Cox says the watersheds are different and adds the effort in the south needs […]

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Gov. Cox Vows To Veto Proposed School Voucher Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) – Governor Spencer Cox plans to veto legislation that would create a school voucher system in Utah schools. During his monthly news conference, Governor Cox said he does support the use of school vouchers that would allow families to direct the public funds for their children […]

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