News Releases Legislature and Governorâs Office release updated budget estimates The Utah State Legislature and Governorâs Office revised revenue numbers for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 show Utahâs economy remains strong, with revenue continuing to grow by 3.5%. Overall economic growth remains positive, despite revenue being down from October estimates. Wages are rising, and retail sales remain on an upward trajectory. The stateâs economy continues to show strong and steady growth, maintaining momentum with impressive historical standards. (Read More) Gov. Cox names Tim Davis as Interim Executive Director of the Department of Environmental Quality Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Tim Davis as the executive director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), pending approval by the Utah State Senate. Davis currently serves as the Deputy Great Salt Lake Commissioner, where he plays a key role in coordinating the efforts of state and federal agencies, local governments and stakeholders to protect and restore the Great Salt Lake. With more than 25 years of experience in water and land policy, Davis has led four different state water agencies in Utah and Montana, overseeing critical programs in water quality, water rights and drinking water. (Read More) Gov. Cox appoints Thaddeus May to the Third District Court Gov. Cox has appointed Thaddeus (Tad) May to the Third District Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Holmbergâs retirement. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. (Read More) Utah Senate requests public comment on 3rd District appointee The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Thaddeus (Tad) May. He was appointed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox to serve as a judge in the 3rd District. Those who desire to comment should contact the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee electronically or by mail at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Electronic comments can be emailed to [email protected]. Written comments can be mailed to the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee at the Utah State Capitol, Suite W210, PO Box 145210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5210. All statements should include the individualâs name, telephone number and mailing address. (Read More) Tribal nonprofit co-host first advocacy day Restoring Ancestral Winds (RAWI), a dual tribal coalition on domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA), will celebrate its first Advocacy Day on February 20, 2025 at 2:30pm-5:00pm at the Utah Capitol, 350 North State Street, Board Room, 2nd floor, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114. Admission is free. This event is co-hosted by RAWI and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Utah nonprofit. (Read More) |
