Opinion
It’s time to wind down the Department of Education
If we’re serious about improving education, it’s time for a thoughtful, commonsense discussion about winding down the Department of Education altogether.
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Utah's crime crackdown: Can a new task force bring balance to criminal justice reform?
With more than 77 bills regarding criminal justice reform, Gov. Spencer Cox highlighted the issue as a top priority and concern during his 20-day bill review process.
Utah first U.S. state to ban Pride flags in schools, government buildings
Utah became the first state in the country to ban flying the LGBTQ Pride flag in all public school and government buildings, ...
Utah Gov. Cox signs away the state’s popular universal vote-by-mail election system, requiring opting in
Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill that will end Utah's popular universal vote-by-mail election system in 2029 on Thursday.
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Utah Gov. Cox vetoes bill to reroute property tax revenue for schools into state general fund
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued his first veto for the 2025 Utah Legislature on Monday, saying it was a matter of “public trust, ...
Utah schools, government buildings will soon be fined if they fly this flag
Gov. Cox said he agreed with the “underlying intent” of the bill to make classrooms politically neutral but thought it went ...
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox Signs 100 New Laws, Including Tax Cuts and Education Reforms
Utah Governor Spencer Cox signs 100 new bills, including income tax cuts and measures for economic relief and educational ...
Utah lawmakers gave governor power to appoint the Supreme Court chief. Cox says, ‘I must respectfully decline.’
Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have given him the power to appoint the chief justice of the Utah Supreme ...
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says dismantling Department of Education is 'common sense'
Following mass layoffs in the U.S. Department of Education, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wrote an op-ed saying education ...
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As Sundance leaves, Utah Gov. Cox allows first-in-the-nation flag ban to become law without his pen
Saying Utahns are “tired of culture war bills that don’t solve the problems they intend to fix,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will ...
Utah college courses will focus on Western civilization and ‘rise of Christianity’ after Gov. Cox signs controversial bill
The introductory classes that all Utah college students must take will get a major rewrite — starting with Utah State — to ...
Gov. Cox returns ‘home’ to sign bill boosting support for Utah’s rural schools
Gov. Cox holds a press conference to support Utah’s rural schools where he signs H.B. 396, which amends the formula for ...