News Releases
BioHive announces second annual BioHive Live to celebrate Utahâs thriving life science and healthcare ecosystem
BioHive Live, Utahâs premier life sciences and healthcare innovation event, is set to take place on February 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy, UT. The event will bring together leading minds, disruptors, experts, and some of the most influential individuals in the life sciences and healthcare industry to elevate Utah as a hub for patient impact. (Read More)
Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore introduces resolution to protect state sovereignty and defend elections from foreign influence
Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore announced today the introduction of a resolution to support an amendment to the U.S. Constitution designed to restore the ability of states to regulate campaign finance laws and protect elections from foreign interference. (Read More)
Curtis to vote for Pete Hegseth
Our military is need of a change agent who will challenge the status quo, demand transparency and accountability, and ensure our allies and strategic partners have confidence in Americaâs commitment and capability to stand for freedom. My role in the Senateâs process is to ensure the President has a Cabinet that will help him succeed and serve the nation effectively. After careful consideration, I have decided to vote in favor of Pete Hegsethâs nomination to be Secretary of Defense. (Read More)
Gov. Cox appoints Robert Van Dyke to the Sixth District Court
Governor Cox has appointed Robert Van Dyke to the Sixth District Court, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Bagley. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. (Read More)
Utah Senate requests public comment on 6th District appointee
The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Robert Van Dyke. He was appointed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox to serve as a judge in the 6th 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. Thursday, January 30, 2025. Electronic comments can be emailed to senatejudicialnominees@le.utah.gov. 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)
Gov. Cox orders flags to return to full staff for presidential inauguration, then lowered again in honor of President Carterâs passing
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at full staff on all state facilities on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of inauguration day.
Flags will be returned to half-staff at sunset on the same day to honor the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away in December 2024. Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset on Jan. 28, 2025. (Read More)
DOGE Caucus co-chairs announce congressional platform to cut government spending
Co-chairs of the Congressional DOGE Caucus, Congressmen Blake Moore (UT-01), Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17), and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) revealed the Congressional DOGE Caucus Platform to showcase the Caucusâs commitment to the American people during the 119th Congress. This pro-American agenda reflects eight principles as a game plan to make America efficient again through cutting government waste, fraud, and abuse. (Read More)
Utahâs economy continues to show signs of resiliency
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utahâs Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the December 2024 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leadersâ understanding of Utahâs economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the stateâs economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. Three essential insights from December: After 14 months of no growth or decline, Utahâs labor force participation rate returns to its pre-pandemic rate following recent highs in 2023, both Utah and U.S. consumer sentiment increased in December, with Utah experiencing a greater increase, and Salt Lake City International Airport approaches another record-breaking year in 2024, with passenger numbers expected to exceed last yearâs totals. (Read More)
Utah cosmetology licensing overhaul recommended
The Office of Professional Licensure Review (OPLR) has published an extensive report evaluating the state of cosmetology licensure in Utah, revealing critical insights aimed at enhancing consumer safety, economic opportunity, and access within the industry. The report, prepared in accordance with Utah Code Title 13-1b, underscores the importance of the profession to the stateâs economy, as well as the necessity for regulatory reform. (Read More)
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