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NEWS RELEASE: Utah to receive $3 million donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support wetland preservation

“Phragmites has a significant impact on the hydrology of Great Salt Lake,” said Hannah Freeze, Great Salt Lake Commissioner. “This generous donation allows us to continue vital treatment schedules and ...
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NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule Oct. 26 – Oct. 30, 2026

**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, Oct. 26 11:00 a.m. Meet with the deputy speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly ...
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Gov. Cox appoints Matthew Janzen to Third District Court

SALT LAKE CITY (October 23, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Matthew B. Janzen to the Third District Court, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert Faust. The appointment ...
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Gov. Cox to lead trade mission to Ireland and Northern Ireland

Gov. Spencer J. Cox will lead a trade and diplomatic delegation to Ireland and Northern Ireland Oct. 20–28. Organized by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) in partnership with World ...
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Gov. Cox appoints Daniel O’Bannon and Alexandra Mareschal to Utah Court of Appeals

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 16, 2026) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Daniel O’Bannon and Alexandra Mareschal to the Utah Court of Appeals. Both appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah ...
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Nominees announced for two Fourth District Court vacancies

SALT LAKE CITY (October 15, 2026) – The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Fourth District Court. These vacancies will result from the ...
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Utah receives major disaster declaration for flooding and mudslides that followed the 2026 Cottonwood Fire

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 8, 2026) — President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration on October 7, 2026, for the June 2026 Cottonwood Fire and the ensuing flooding and mudslides that occurred in ...
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NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox Signs Executive Order Establishing Utah’s Pro-Human Approach to AI in State Government

New executive order sets nation-leading standards for responsible, human-guided AI deployment, workforce training and upskilling, and digital trust across state agencies. Effective state government ...
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Utah secures $60 million for Great Salt Lake through settlement agreement

Settlement resolves long-running land dispute and directs proceeds back to Great Salt Lake SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 24, 2026) — Utah has secured $60 million for the Great Salt Lake through a settlement ...
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Gov. Cox launches Recovery Utah Initiative Executive order strengthens coordination to help Utahns access treatment, recovery support and long-term stability

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed an executive order today establishing the Recovery Utah Initiative, a statewide effort to coordinate Utah’s response to addiction, ...
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NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, 2026

Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, 2026 **The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, Aug. 31 9:30 a.m. Host 2026 Governor’s Spirit of Service ...