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Cox Signs Memorandums Of Understanding With UK, France During Trip

Cox Signs Memorandums Of Understanding With UK, France During Trip

(Undated) — The governor of Utah is making agreements with leaders in the United Kingdom and France to promote tourism and economic development. Governor Cox signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK’s trade minister yesterday during his ongoing trip to several other countries. The agreement outlines an intent for […]

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Cox Signs Bill For Special Elections

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Dates are now on the calendar for a special election in Utah’s Second Congressional District. Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill over the weekend for primary elections to be held September 5th and the general election to begin on November 21st. This after Congressman Chris […]

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FILE - Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart looks on during his town hall meeting on March 31, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Stewart is resigning from his seat in the narrowly divided U.S. House of Representatives. He said in a statement on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, that he had decided to retire due to his wife's health. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Timeline Scheduled To Fill Stewart’s Seat

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Elections are now scheduled to replace the lawmaker who represents most of southern Utah. Governor Spencer Cox’s office announced last week there will be primary elections to fill Representative Chris Stewart’s seat on September 5th, which will then be followed by a general election on […]

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FILE - Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart looks on during his town hall meeting on March 31, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Stewart is resigning from his seat in the narrowly divided U.S. House of Representatives. He said in a statement on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, that he had decided to retire due to his wife's health. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Stewart Submits Resignation, Governor Sets Timeline For Special Election

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Representative Chris Stewart says he will step down from his Second District congressional seat on September 15th. Stewart submitted a formal resignation letter to Governor Cox yesterday, saying his time in Congress has been one of the great honors of his life. Governor Cox […]

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Higher Wildfire Risk Despite Winter’s Record Snowpack

Higher Wildfire Risk Despite Winter’s Record Snowpack

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah officials are worried about the wildfire season thanks to grass growth from record snowpack. Governor Spencer Cox joined other state officials yesterday to encourage residents to use “Fire Sense” when spending time outdoors this year. They say tall grasses that spurt as a result […]

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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)

Governor Cox Considering Special Session Over Stewart’s Resignation

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Cox could call the Utah Legislature into a special session to deal with the upcoming resignation of Congressman Chris Stewart. The governor said yesterday that he wants to make sure any vacancy created by Stewart’s resignation is filled as quickly as possible. The legislature […]

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FILE - A man carries his weapon during a second amendment gun rally at Utah State Capitol on Feb. 8, 2020, in Salt Lake City. Utah is one of several more states weighing proposals this year that would allow people to carry concealed guns without having to get a permit, a trend supporters say bolsters Second Amendment rights but is alarming to gun-control advocates. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican lawmakers in several more states want to loosen gun restrictions by allowing people to carry concealed firearms without having to get a permit, continuing a trend that gun control advocates call dangerous. Fifteen states already allow concealed carry without a permit, and lawmakers in […]

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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)

Unclaimed 2nd vaccine doses to be re-distributed, gov says

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is ordering vaccine shots set aside as second doses be re-distributed as first doses to new people if the original patient doesn’t come back for their follow-up appointment a few weeks later. The second shots will be released if they’re not […]

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First Female Mayor to Serve in St. George’s 160-Year History

First Female Mayor to Serve in St. George’s 160-Year History

ST. GEORGE, UTAH (AP) — For the first time since the city of St. George was founded in 1861, a woman will serve as mayor. City councilwoman Michele Randall was appointed mayor of St. George in a four-to-one vote Tuesday afternoon, the Spectrum newspaper reports. She will serve the 11 months […]

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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)

Utah social workers rely on side jobs, welfare to get by

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Crystal Rose loves the work she does as a social worker for Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services. She helps people overcome addiction and has been working for the agency for the past six years. “I absolutely love helping people and helping them find a […]

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