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Managing insects is essential to the UDAF’s mission to promote the healthy growth of Utah agriculture, conserve our natural resources and protect our food supply.

In the 2023 Economic Report to the Governor prepared by the Utah Economic Council, an uncertain economic environment was identified with three plausible scenarios

SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 6, 2023) ? Gov. Spencer Cox issued the following statement on rising gas prices: ?Over the last week, Utahns have seen gasoline prices increase again. Prices were just beginning to normalize when a Utah refinery closed for annual maintenance, which is taking longer than expected. A Colorado refinery also shut down [?]

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MEDIA RELEASE Feb. 3, 2023 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox issues executive order to raise the Great Salt Lake Causeway Berm SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 3, 2023) ? Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has issued Executive Order 2023-02 directing the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands to [?]

A look behind the scenes leading up to the 2023 State of the State.

MEDIA ADVISORY Feb. 2, 2023 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox signs eight bills in the 2023 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 2, 2023) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed eight bills today. Gov. Cox has signed 10 pieces of legislation from the 2023 General Legislative [?]

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (Feb. 1, 2023) ? There is an opening on the Utah Public Service Commission due to the retirement of Commissioner Ron Allen. The Public Service Commission was established under the Public Utilities Act of 1917 to provide technical and economic regulation of the state?s public utility companies. These privately-owned but government-regulated [?]

Gov. Cox issues executive order to ensure data sharing between state agencies SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 1, 2023) ? Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an Executive Order creating a time-limited task force on state agency collaboration and data sharing. ?With 23,000 state employees, we need to ensure that all state departments are coordinating and working [?]

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued this statement following the stalled effort to codify the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): Utahns believe in the fundamental importance of strong families and communities. For that reason, codifying ICWA is in the state?s interest and aligns with our values. At its core, ICWA keeps Native American children with Native [?]

Download the 2022 Annual Report

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Gov. Spencer Cox signs education funding, transgender medical bills SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 28, 2023) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed two bills today. He signed Senate Bill 16, Transgender Medical Treatment and Procedures, and House Bill 215, Funding for Teacher Salaries and Optional Education. These two bills are the first two bills of the [?]

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox delivered his 2023 State of the State address to the people of Utah and the Utah State Legislature, directing his message to the next generation of Utahns.

For almost 25 years, The Web Marketing Association has produced the annual WebAward Competition

The goal of the Governor’s Spirit of Service Award is to recognize individuals and groups who are making a difference in our community through acts of service.

Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson mourn the passing of Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Chairman Rupert Steele

We?re excited to announce the second annual Governor?s Spirit of Service Award! Like so many Utahns, we are constantly looking for opportunities to listen, learn from one another and improve people?s lives. The goal of the Governor?s Spirit of Service Award is to recognize individuals and groups who are making a difference in our community [?]

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In celebration of Southern Utah University’s 125th Birthday, SUU, in partnership with the Visit Cedar City • Brian Head is hosting a series of guided experiences.

Collecting shed antlers from many big game species, including deer, elk and moose, is a popular pastime in Utah.

This episode features a conversation with Aimee Winder Newton, the first senior advisor and director of the new Office of Families, and Pete Codella, Go Utah’s managing director of business services.

These grants empower local stakeholders to identify areas of the state that need increased investment in infrastructure, skills training, or access to devices to facilitate Utahns’ access to critical digital resources

Utah Gov. Cox delivers his 2023 State of the State address Invites children and grandchildren to focus on ?faith in good things to come,? not fear SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 19, 2023) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox delivered his 2023 State of the State address to the people of Utah and the Utah State [?]

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NEWS RELEASE Jan. 17, 2023 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Jason Nelson to 2nd District Court SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 17, 2023) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Jason Nelson to Utah?s 2nd District Court, filling the vacancy left by Judge David Connors? retirement. [?]

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Preliminary reports show there were 320 lives lost on Utah roads from Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2022.

Krista Ruggles, UVU associate professor of elementary education, STEM, co-created the School of Education’s (SOE) Creative Learning Studio.

Launched in 1999, the awards identify and applaud the breakthrough leaders and companies who have contributed to the ongoing and growing success of Utah and Silicon Slopes.

Utah State University’s Space Dynamics Laboratory and eight of its employees were awarded three patents in 2022 for inventions that will propel technology advancement in air and space.

This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. He also named respected businessman Brad Bonham as the department’s first entrepreneur-in-residence.

NEWS RELEASE Jan. 10, 2023 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 10, 2023) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Judge Amy J. Oliver to the Utah State Court of Appeals. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. ?Judge Oliver?s deep knowledge and [?]

MEDIA ADVISORY Jan. 10, 2023 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox hosts Social Media and Youth Mental Health Symposium SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 10, 2023) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox hosted a Social Media and Youth Mental Health Symposium Tuesday. Experts and legislators discussed recent research and the [?]

On behalf of the state of Utah, we congratulate Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren and Vice President Richelle Montoya on this historic moment for the Diné.

This episode features a conversation with Tina Hazlett, founder and CEO of Spectrum Recruiting Solutions, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity.

This registry will help promote Veteran-owned businesses in Utah by allowing the public to search for and find Veteran businesses to support.

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URL began working with the Utah ICAC Task Force in 2016 and was one of the first ESD K9s to be deployed. URL was pivotal in uncovering hidden electronic items which proved to be key evidence in several cases.