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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.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources began tracking records for harvested fish in the early 1900s.

The total combined value of the wildlife illegally killed last year was approximately $609,561.

This four-park ice fishing tournament includes Echo State Park, Lost Creek State Park, Rockport State Park, and East Canyon State Park.

“With grace and tact, Sen. Mayne has navigated difficult circumstances and been a true champion for her district and the state of Utah. I am lucky to call her a dear friend and will miss her wisdom and fortitude in the Senate."

Utah’s economy remains among the strongest in the nation, but what does it mean to be “fiscally responsible” in our state? Gov. Cox explained how we want to spend Utah’s resources responsibly, and protect against a potential recession.

Public encouraged to submit comments now through January 27, 2023

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SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 30, 2022) ? It?s been a true honor to serve as your governor this year! We?ve met so many impressive Utahns and had so many incredible experiences as we?ve traveled throughout the state, but here are a few personal favorites from 2022: Thank you, Utah, for your willingness to do hard [?]

With 1,200-foot sliding lanes and the magic carpet, tubing is the perfect way to take advantage of Utah’s beautiful winters.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 16, 2022 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox issues executive order to suspend propane delivery rules SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 16, 2022) ? Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an emergency order to suspend federal regulations limiting the hours drivers can work to deliver liquid petroleum [?]

Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for November 2022 increased an estimated 2.6% across the past 12 months

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Utah for more than $1.9 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.

“The systems in place are the result of careful and deliberate efforts by the Legislature over many years to ensure that Utah voters have access to the ballot..."

Gov. Cox said that eliminating bachelor’s degree requirements will broaden access to qualified talent and expand employment opportunities to attract diverse candidates

Utah is fortunate to have abundant and diverse energy and mineral resources, including large reserves of conventional fossil fuels

In an effort to enhance fishing and boost native fish populations, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources stocks a variety of fish species throughout Utah every year.

MEDIA RELEASE Dec. 13, 2022 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox launches skills-first hiring initiative for state government SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 13, 2022) ? Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced the state?s efforts to eliminate the requirement for bachelor?s degrees in its employee recruitment and emphasized similar support by [?]

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said, ?I?m grateful the legislative audit found no evidence of systematic problems, widespread errors, or significant fraud in Utah?s elections.

MEDIA RELEASE Dec. 12, 2022 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox orders TikTok ban on state-owned devices SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 12, 2022) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an executive order to prohibit the use of TikTok on all state-owned electronic devices. This order will take [?]

Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an executive order to prohibit the use of TikTok on all state-owned electronic devices. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson attested to the executive order, which will take effect immediately.

SOUTH JORDAN (Dec. 9, 2022) ? Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson unveiled their full budget recommendations and priorities for fiscal year 2024. On top of more than $1 billion in tax cuts and historic investments in teacher salaries announced on Dec. 8, the budget includes support for families, young Utahns, [?]

NEWS RELEASE Dec. 9, 2022 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson present major tax cuts, teacher pay raises, family supports and quality of life projects in their proposed FY 24 budget SOUTH JORDAN (Dec. 9, 2022) ? Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. [?]

NEWS RELEASE Dec. 6, 2022 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Nominees announced for 2nd District Court vacancy SALT LAKE CITY ? The Second District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Second District Court. This position results from the retirement of Judge David M. Connors, March [?]

Today, the Utah Broadband Center (UBC), an initiative of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, launched “Connecting Utah.”

Utah's growing population and related expansion have increased the number of wildlife encounters across the state in recent years.

The Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness plans to provide 340 overflow beds for men and women experiencing homelessness.