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Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox speaks during a COVID-19 briefing at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Cox unveiled a plan Friday to ramp up Utah's COVID-19 vaccine distribution as the state sees a post-holiday surge in new cases. Cox, a Republican, said he will issue an executive order requiring facilities to allocate their doses the week they are received and have local health departments manage distribution, with an expectation of administering 50,000 doses a week. (Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News, via AP, Pool)

Gov. Cox Outlines Priorities in 2026 State of the State Address

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox delivered his 2026 State of the State address at the Capitol last night, outlining key priorities for the coming year. Cox highlighted efforts to implement the 582 bills passed during the 2025 legislative session and set goals including improving early childhood […]

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Homelessness Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

Homelessness Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A Utah bill affecting homeless shelters is still not law as it awaits Governor Cox’s signature. HB421 was passed during the recent legislative session. This legislation is called the Homelessness and Vulnerable Populations Amendments. Once signed, the bill requires homeless resource centers wanting state funding […]

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Business Leaders Call On State Congress To Pass Gov. Cox’s Homeless Bill

Business Leaders Call On State Congress To Pass Gov. Cox’s Homeless Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Business leaders in Salt Lake City are supporting Governor Cox’s homelessness proposal. The plan would see services expand spending by just over 190-million dollars. Most of it would go to fund emergency shelters. City leaders like Salt Lake Chamber CEO Derek Miller credit Cox’s decision […]

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Salt Lake County hires man to help clear criminal records

Salt Lake County hires man to help clear criminal records

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nearly two years ago, Amy Daeschel’s life quickly spiraled. The 41-year-old was arrested for the seventh time while battling opiate addiction. Daeschel’s struggles with heroin addiction and homelessness began with pain pills she was prescribed after undergoing several foot surgeries. She went from a successful […]

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Salt Lake City shelter closure spurs homelessness concerns

Salt Lake City shelter closure spurs homelessness concerns

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Ogden officials are bracing for an influx of homeless people later this year when a major shelter in Salt Lake City is scheduled to close. The Road Home shelter in Salt Lake City that holds up to 1,000 people will be closing down and three new […]

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