Governor Cox
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Official account of Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox
Utah, USA
Joined December 2020
Since January, we’ve taken over 4.3 million fentanyl dosage units off our streets. And now under HB 87, large-scale trafficking is a first-degree felony, so every bust brings real consequences. Each dose we intercept moves us closer to a critical goal of my second term: cut Utah
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A new report shows that only about half of Utah’s K–3 students are reading on grade level. We must do better. Every child deserves a strong start. That is why literacy is a top priority in my FY27 budget proposal. Let's get to work. More here: https://t.co/OHcnrRwBgO
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This is exactly right. I’m grateful to @POTUS for taking decisive action to confront narco-terrorism and hold bad actors accountable, including in Venezuela. In Utah, we created the Fentanyl Task Force to bring together law enforcement, public health, and prevention efforts to
You see a lot claims that Venezuela has nothing to do with drugs because most of the fentanyl comes from elsewhere. I want to address this: First off, fentanyl isn't the only drug in the world and there is still fentanyl coming from Venezuela (or at least there was). Second,
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Veterans shouldn’t have to fight their toughest battles alone. Today, we launched Utah’s new Veterans Court in Ogden with a goal to improve outcomes for both veterans and public safety. This specialized, voluntary court program pairs close oversight with a path forward,
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An ultimate compliment, Jeff says, is when someone’s driving through Utah and thinks, “I feel like I’m in a Jeff Pugh painting.” Honored to recognize Jeff Pugh with the Governor’s Mansion Artist Award for outstanding Visual Art.
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130 years strong! Happy Statehood Day, Utah. Built by people who show up, solve problems, and keep building, especially when it’s hard.
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Utah’s lakes, rivers, and reservoirs are a big part of how we spend time outdoors, close to home, and all across Utah. In 2025, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources stocked 11,660,600 fish in 655 Utah waterbodies. Most of those fish came from @UtahDWR hatcheries in the state.
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Thank you for everything you did in 2025 to make our state the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Happy New Year, Utah.
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2025 was a year for builders. Energy abundance. Starter homes. Permitting reform. We're just getting started 🇺🇸
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The Utah Department of Corrections found ways to recruit faster and more efficiently. The team brought ad production in-house, expanded existing software capabilities, and removed an open supervisory position. The result is an estimated $332,606 in annual savings.
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Another win for rural Utah. Nearly $196 million is coming to strengthen rural health care, expand access to care, support our workforce, and modernize facilities close to home. Thank you to the Trump Administration and our federal delegation for working with us to serve rural
Today, @CMSGov announced that all 50 states will receive awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation to strengthen and modernize health care in rural communities across the country.
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2025 was a good year. We made advances in the deployment of nuclear, geothermal, and other technologies to strengthen the grid and protect reliability. The goal is simple: affordable, dependable power for those who build. 🇺🇸 More here: https://t.co/ndmbIPLss6
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My company is an Utah State Medicaid case management agency primarily for seniors in assisted living. We get audited quarterly with a more comprehensive annual audit. Our notes and documentation have to match or we pay money back. I’ve seen many companies in the senior space get
100% agree. Fraud is unacceptable. Accountability matters. Utah’s GRIT operating principles mean zero tolerance for fraud, waste, or abuse. Unlike some other states, our child care providers are regulated, eligibility is verified, benefits are limited to citizens and legal
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When government gets out of the way, Utahns get to work. Thanks to permitting process improvements at DOGM, drilling permits now take 45 days instead of 245. That’s GRIT in action, and we’re just getting started.
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Since launching in May, GRIT has pushed Utah government agencies to work more efficiently and deliver measurable results for our state. This month saw us surpass the $1 million mark in cost optimization. State agencies have completed 17 internal projects, 2 customer service
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For years, Utah has cut out waste and safeguarded taxpayer dollars. Now, with the launch of our Government Reform, Innovation & Transparency (GRIT) initiative, we’re doing even more. Real efficiency means listening, measuring what matters, and building with purpose. GRIT will
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100% agree. Fraud is unacceptable. Accountability matters. Utah’s GRIT operating principles mean zero tolerance for fraud, waste, or abuse. Unlike some other states, our child care providers are regulated, eligibility is verified, benefits are limited to citizens and legal
This jaw-dropping reporting is an indictment of both the national news media and feckless, dangerous office holders in Minnesota like Tim Walz, who have allowed these massive fraud schemes to occur for years. NO MORE. @HouseOversight has expanded its investigation into these
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Abby and I join all who mourn the passing of our dear friend, President Jeffrey R. Holland, a man of faith, generosity, and love. Elder Holland was a teacher of souls, a friend to the weary, and a steadfast voice of hope in our church and across the world. For decades, he lifted
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Abby and I hope your day is filled with peace and joy. Merry Christmas, Utah.
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