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Utah ranks as the worst state in the nation for women’s equality. While disheartening, should motivate change—and the 2022 30 Women to Watch are doing just that.

Christmastime can be financially stressful, especially this year when many are out of work or working reduced hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, because of Tabitha’s Way Food Pantries in American Fork and Spanish Fork, hundreds of Utah County families will be able to enjoy Christmas dinners, even though they cannot afford it right now. These Christmas meals were given out to those in need on Monday, with a little help from local elected officials. “For many of us, including elec...

Cox names cabinet, advisor picks and last updated 2020-12-21 18:11:04-05 SALT LAKE CITY — Governor-elect Spencer Cox has named some of his cabinet picks, reaching across the state to bring people in to Capitol Hill. "Each has impeccable qualifications, brings fresh ideas and, most importantly, is devoted to public service. We’re lucky to have such brilliant minds willing to serve the public," Gov.-elect Cox said in a statement Monday. They include: Craig Buttars, Cache County Executiv...

• Dec 21, 2020 Incoming Gov. and Lt. Gov., Spencer Cox and Deidre Henerson, announced names for 19 cabinet and senior staff appointments on Monday, including nominating current Cache County Executive, Craig Buttars to be the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Food.  Other appointments include Jon Pike, the mayor of St. George, as commissioner of the Utah Insurance Department and Mayor Jenney Rees of Cedar Hills as the executive director of the Department of Administr...

Cox/Henderson announce 19 more cabinet/staff members (Part 1) Created: 21 December 2020 Governor-elect Cox and Lt. Governor-elect Henderson announced 19 additional key cabinet and staff positions that will join the new administration. The appointees represent a range of diversity and bring both private and public sector experience to their new (and in some cases, continuing) roles.  Cedar Hills Mayor Jenney Rees will serve as the executive director of the Department of Adminis...

Gov.-elect Spencer Cox announces his picks for agriculture commissioner, top energy adviser The incoming administration will also keep a number of Gov. Gary Herbert’s senior staffers. (Steve Griffin | Deseret News, pool) Gov.-elect Spencer Cox announces details related to the upcoming transition of leadership in the Gold Room at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. | Updated: 11:42 p.m. Gov.-elect Spencer Cox announced another round of senior Cabinet and staff picks Mon...

Gov.-elect Cox taps local officials from across Utah for Cabinet roles Share this story Silas Walker, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announced a list of 19 Cabinet appointments on Monday, including several familiar faces from local elected offices from across the state of Utah. “After a thorough interview process, I’m convinced each of these candidates will serve the citizens of Utah exceptionally well,” Cox said in a news relea...

Gov.-elect Cox, Lt. Gov-elect Henderson announce more selections for staff positions © Provided by KUTV Salt Lake City Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announced Monday 19 selections for roles in their new administration.  “After a thorough interview process, I’m convinced each of these candidates will serve the citizens of Utah exceptionally well,” Cox stated in a news release.  Each has impeccable qualifications, brings fresh ideas and, most importantly, is...

St. George Mayor Jon Pike will step away, accept position in Governor-elect Coxs cabinet Sam Gross, St. George Spectrum & Daily News © Chris Caldwell / The Spectrum & Daily News St. George Mayor Jon Pike delivers his State of the City address Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Editors note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is made available.  Effective Jan. 4, St. George Mayor Jon Pike will step down as the citys top elected official to accept a rol...

The Utah County Commission unanimously approved a conservation easement for Bridal Veil Falls on Wednesday, putting an end to discussions about private development at the iconic Utah County landmark. Outgoing Commissioner Nathan Ivie put forward the conservation easement on Nov. 18 in one of his last moves as county commissioner. The conservation easement is a deed between Utah County and Utah Open Lands, a Salt Lake City-based nonprofit that works with landowners on conservation efforts. The c...