(Salt Lake City, UT) — Farmers and ranchers in 17 Utah counties are being invited to apply for drought relief loans. Governor Cox issued an emergency declaration for much of southern Utah last month due to severe and extreme drought conditions. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced Tuesday […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is advancing its nuclear energy strategy under Operation Gigawatt to double energy output by 2035. Governor Spencer Cox signed a memorandum of understanding with Idaho National Laboratory to create the Advanced Nuclear and Energy Institute, boosting nuclear research and technology development to meet growing […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has declared a State of Emergency in 17 Utah counties due to worsening drought conditions. The move follows a recommendation from the state’s Drought Response Committee, as 42-percent of the state remains under severe drought. A dry winter and low snowpack, particularly […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox wants Utah to be ready for wildfires this season. He signed an executive order yesterday establishing the Working Group on Wildfire Management. It will be made up of the heads of several state agencies, including the Division of Forestry and the Department […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Flags will be lowered next week in honor of the late Utah Congresswoman Mia Love. The 49-year-old died last month after a battle with brain cancer. Governor Spencer Cox ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff on Monday at sunrise. That is the day Love […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in public water. The mineral is known to help prevent tooth decay. Governor Spencer Cox signed the bill last week and it goes into effect May 7th. While his signature was the final step necessary in the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has vetoed SB-37, a bill that would have moved property tax revenues into the state’s general fund before being redistributed to schools. Cox argued it could confuse taxpayers and potentially divert funds from education. Senate President Stuart Adams disagreed, saying the bill […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah education leaders say major changes to the U.S. Department of Education will require congressional approval and legal challenges. This comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the agency yesterday. The Utah State Board of Education said the full impact […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah now has an official name for residents of the Beehive State. Governor Cox signed a bill yesterday that designates “Utahn” as the official term for residents. The bill also makes it clear that there is no “a” between the letters “h” and “n,” eliminating […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite opposition from health experts. Governor Spencer Cox says he will sign the bill, arguing fluoridation should be an individual choice. Supporters cite cost concerns and a 2019 fluoride overdose incident, while […]
