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Utah Governor Unveils Budget Proposal

Utah Governor Unveils Budget Proposal

(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 […]

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Utah Governor Mum on National Guard Deportation Role

(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 […]

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Governor Cox Announces Plan to Address Illegal Immigration in Utah

(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 […]

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Spencer Cox Wins Utah Governor Race

Spencer Cox Wins Utah Governor Race

(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, […]

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Lyman Asks SCOTUS To Disqualify Cox

Lyman Asks SCOTUS To Disqualify Cox

(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 […]

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Trans College Volleyball Player Prompts Controversy

Trans College Volleyball Player Prompts Controversy

(San Jose, CA) — A San Jose State trans volleyball player is leading to forfeits from opposing teams. Four teams have opted not to play the San Jose women’s team, and the latest team to forfeit, Utah State, is being praised by the state’s governor. Spencer Cox says there needs […]

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UT Marks 50th Anniversary Of WIC Program

UT Marks 50th Anniversary Of WIC Program

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is celebrating 50 years of helping families in need. Governor Cox signed a declaration making yesterday “Women, Infants and Children Day.” The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, also known as WIC, provides service to 47-thousand people across the state. Counseling, nutrition classes and other resources […]

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Utah Governor Hopes Salt Lake Lands Sundance

Utah Governor Hopes Salt Lake Lands Sundance

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s governor says Salt Lake remains in the running to be the new home of the Sundance Film Festival. Governor Spencer Cox yesterday said Salt Lake is competing against Bolder, Colorado and Cincinnati, Ohio. Cox says he hopes it is Salt Lake, because if not, […]

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Utah Governor: Instagram Teen Accounts Don’t Go Far Enough

Utah Governor: Instagram Teen Accounts Don’t Go Far Enough

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s governor doesn’t think Instagram’s new protections for teens go far enough. Governor Spencer Cox says the new Teen Accounts mirror some of the protections for kids that are in Utah’s social media law, but he wants more. Utah’s law that requires all sorts of […]

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Governor Cox Redirects $1.2M For School Lunch Debt Relief

Governor Cox Redirects $1.2M For School Lunch Debt Relief

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has redirected one-point-two-million dollars to the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief program. The money will go toward reimbursement of school lunch debt for low-income families. Cox says investing in the health and education of students across Utah is vital to the success of […]

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