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11 Jun
Gov. Cox names Utah’s first chief innovation officer
SALT LAKE CITY (June 11, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Rich Saunders as the first chief innovation officer for the state of Utah. Saunders, who currently serves as executive director of the Utah Department of Health, will shift to become part of the governor’s senior staff effective June 21. Although many […]
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9 Jun
New Olympic and Paralympic advisor and board officers are appointed
SALT LAKE CITY (June 9, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Steve Starks as the governor’s Olympic and Paralympic Advisor. In this position, he will act as a liaison with the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, where he also serves as the governor’s designee and vice chair. “Utah has another […]
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8 Jun
Gov. Cox announces third drought executive order, fireworks ban on state lands
SALT LAKE CITY (June 8, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued another executive order further restricting water use at state facilities. He also announced a prohibition on fireworks for all state and unincorporated lands. “All indicators show this could be the worst drought year on record,” Gov. Cox said. “Utah state government is […]
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8 Jun
Gov. Cox appoints Amy Oliver to the Third District Court
Salt Lake City (June 8, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Amy Oliver to the Third District Court bench. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “Amy has had an exceptional professional career with both public sector and private sector experience, and, most importantly, her character is above reproach,” […]