(Salt Lake County, UT) — Utah will receive 57-million-dollars from a 7-point-4 billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis. The funds will reportedly be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and education. Governor Spencer Cox called the settlement a step toward recovery, addressing the […]
(Washington, DC) — Utah’s elected leaders are celebrating the return of President Donald Trump. The Republican was sworn-in for his second term in the White House yesterday, with Beehive State politicians in attendance for the Inauguration. Congresswoman Celeste Maloy, who represents the 2nd District, showed off pictures of her attending […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a challenge by former Utah lawmaker Phil Lyman. The high court announced yesterday it had declined Lyman’s effort to disqualify Governor Spencer Cox from last year’s election and from office. The Blanding Republican had lost a primary contest […]
(Salt Lake City, CA) — Governor Spencer Cox and Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson were sworn in for their second terms during a ceremony in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Cox outlined ambitious goals for his administration, including improving child well-being, addressing healthcare shortages in rural areas, reducing homelessness, and increasing […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — After the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, Utah leaders expressed their condolences. Governor Spencer Cox ordered flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff for 30 days, until January 28th, and encouraged others to do the same. Utah Democratic Party Chair Diane Lewis […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox is unveiling his budget proposal for the next fiscal year. Cox announced the 30-point-six-billion-dollar budget earlier today at the William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home. One of the main provisions in the budget is the elimination of state taxes on […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox declined to address whether the state’s National Guard would aid in deportations under federal directives. While Cox emphasized targeting undocumented individuals involved in criminal activity, no formal requests for Guard involvement have been made. The National Guard stated it is ready […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has outlined a strategy to combat illegal immigration in Utah, focusing on working with federal authorities, including the Trump administration. The plan includes targeting undocumented immigrants involved in crimes, improving law enforcement training, and addressing the fentanyl crisis. The initiative also seeks […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — NBC News is projecting Spencer Cox as the winner of the race for Governor in Utah. The Republican incumbent defeated his Democratic opponent, Brian King. Cox will remain in office for another four years. The governor had strong support throughout the state, including in Washington, […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Phil Lyman is making a final effort to have Utah Governor Spencer Cox disqualified from the upcoming election. Lyman appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting he be made the Republican nominee in the governor’s race this year. The Blanding representative was already refused by […]
