News Releases
Salt Lake County announces move to improve safety and traffic flow in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons
A significant Salt Lake County long-term strategy is to increase safety and improve traffic flow for residents and visitors to the unincorporated Cottonwood Canyons. Today, a revision to Salt Lake County Ordinance 11.20.050 entitled âParking Prohibited in Specified Areasâ was passed by the County Council and will take effect November 1, 2023. Fines are increasing. (Read More)
Utah State Charter School Board announces new leadership team
The Utah State Charter School Board, which authorizes 91% of Utahâs public charter schools, is proud to introduce its newly appointed executive leadership team. Dr. Paul K. Kremer, hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, has assumed the role of Executive Director, while Ms. Marie Steffensen, a resident of South Jordan, Utah, has been named Associate Executive Director. (Read More)
State Auditor releases limited review of the minimum school program
The Office of the State Auditor (Office) released its limited review of the Minimum School Program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The Office reviewed (1) the application of Minimum School Program (MSP) statutory distribution formulas and allocations to local education agencies (LEAs); and (2) MSP programs. In addition, the Office reviewed a complaint that a specific school did not comply with the School Community Council statute. (Read More)
Gov. Cox appoints Ryan Peters to Fourth District Juvenile Court
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Ryan Peters to serve on the Fourth District Juvenile Court, filling a new position created during the 2023 General Legislative Session. Petersâ nomination requires confirmation by the Utah Senate. (Read More)
Utah Senate requests public comment on 4th District Juvenile Court nominee
The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Ryan Peters, who Gov. Spencer J. Cox nominated to serve as a judge in the 4th District Juvenile Court. 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. Tuesday, October 31, 2023. 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 respondentâs name, telephone number and mailing address. (Read More)
Weber State surpasses 30,000 students, sets record for Hispanic and Latino enrollment
Defying the national trend that has seen a decline in college enrollment, Weber State University boasts its largest-ever student body and welcomes a record number of Hispanic and Latino students. A 2022 study by Georgetown Universityâs Center on Education and the Workforce revealed how Weber State ranks in the top 10% among 4,500 colleges nationally for the return on investment, from 10 to 40 years after graduation. Another study from Utah Foundation this year found that âWeber State University tops the list in Utah for studentsâ 10-year net present value of their education.â (Read More)
UVU enrollment reaches record 44,653 students
Utah Valley University (UVU) saw a 3.61% growth in enrollment, with a record 44,653 students registering for the 2023 fall semester, according to the annual report just released by the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). Full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment increased to 28,994, up more than 4.87%. UVU continues to educate the most Utahns among stateâs degree-granting institutions. (Read More)
Gov. Cox announces executive orders about service and volunteerism
Recognizing the value of volunteering and giving service, Gov. Spencer Cox announced two executive orders to promote service and volunteerism statewide.
Executive Order 2023-08 will encourage each state agency to organize a department-wide service project and give employees two hours of administrative leave to participate. This order applies to the 24,000 state employees over the next year.
Executive Order 2023-09 will add a community service component to businesses seeking economic development incentives from the state. Effective immediately, the Governorâs Office of Economic Opportunity will require businesses that receive any kind of future economic development support to provide at least 20 service hours per high paying job per year for the duration of the incentive. This order was issued to encourage service and volunteerism to become an ongoing corporate value for those who receive state incentives. (Read More)
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