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Governor Spencer Cox Signed an Executive Order Establishing the Recovery Utah Initiative, Aligning the State with a White House Effort That Prioritizes Addiction Treatment and Accountability.

Despite a Three-Year-Old Law Requiring Police to Assess Danger, Thousands of High-Risk Utahns Are Not Receiving Immediate Phone Connections to Advocates From the Scene of Domestic Violence Incidents.

Hannah Freeze and Jamie Barnes Confirmed by the Senate to Lead State Efforts as the Great Salt Lake's Water Levels Approach Historic Lows, Raising Environmental, Economic, and Public Health Concerns.

Efforts to Remove Invasive Phragmites Could Save 82,000 Acre-Feet of Water Annually, Benefiting Both Human Communities and Migratory Birds, According to State Land Managers.

A New Report Details How State Funds Were Used for Private School Tuition, Educational Goods, and Services for Over 14,000 Students, Prompting Differing Views From Lawmakers and an Ongoing Legal Challenge.

A Long-Standing Conflict with the Federal Government Over 22,000 Acres at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Has Concluded, Dedicating $60 Million to Vital Recovery Efforts for the Great Salt Lake.

State Officials and Advocates Urged Utahns to Be Vigilant for Loved Ones and Highlighted the 988 Lifeline as a Vital Resource.

Hannah Freeze Appointed Great Salt Lake Commissioner and Jamie Barnes Named Department of Natural Resources Chief as the Lake Nears Historic Lows.

Utah Land Managers Presented Strategies to Legislators for Removing Invasive Phragmites, Promising Significant Water Savings and Habitat Restoration for Migratory Birds.

Tremonton City Is Advising Residents to Boil Drinking Water After Severe Rainfall and Flooding Introduced Mud and Sediment Into a Key Pump House.

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson Says She Was Surprised to Learn of a Federal Investigation Regarding Her Office's Refusal to Release Private Voter Information.

Southern Utah University Will Lead a Statewide Initiative, Backed by a $10.5 Million NASA Investment, Connecting High Schools, Colleges, and Employers to Train Skilled Technical Workers for the Aerospace Industry.

A Recent Independence Celebration in Salt Lake City Served as a Platform for Community Leaders to Discuss the Ongoing Need for Professional Interpreting Services in Essential Sectors Like Health Care and Legal Matters.

Veterans, Local Leaders, and Governor Cox Called for Common Ground and Honored the Enduring Memory of the Sept. 11 Attacks Across the State.

Utah's Chief Election Officer, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Was Surprised Last Week to Learn From the U.s. Department of Justice That She Is Under Investigation for Resisting Demands for Private Voter Information.

Former Employees, Volunteers, and Rescue Personnel Have Voiced Concerns About Animal Treatment and Management Practices at the Weber County Shelter, While Other Volunteers Note Improvements.

State Agencies Checked Over 9,000 Boats and Paddleboards Over Labor Day Weekend to Protect Local Water Bodies From Destructive Organisms.

Utahns Can Now Use an Online Platform to Authenticate Legal Documents for Use in Countries Worldwide, Streamlining Processes for Adoption, Marriage, Education, and Business Abroad.

The Utah Division of Consumer Protection Has Agreed to a Temporary Pause on Enforcing a New Law Against Aylo Freesites, Pornhub's Parent Company, While Litigation Over the State's Adult Content Restrictions Continues.

Legislative Changes Nearly Two Decades Ago Ended Reporting Requirements, Leaving the State Unable to Assess the Financial Impact of Sales Tax Breaks for Data Centers.

The Financial Crimes Intelligence Center Will Coordinate Investigations Across the State to Tackle Sophisticated Fraud, a Problem That Cost Utahns $108 Million Last Year.