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Utah has 2,542 cases of coronavirus and over 47,000 people that were tested, as of Wednesday, April 15th. There was one more death announced Wednesday, bringing the state’s total to 20. For the first time since the pandemic started in Utah, state officials released recovered case numbers in Utah on Monday 218 recovered cases of COVID-19 were reported. A ...

Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. and running mate, Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, are officially on the June primary election ballot as of Monday, according to a release. The pair collected over 60,000 signatures, clearing the 28,000 signature threshold to run as a Republican candidate ...

In coordination with the Utah Department of Transportation, Governor Herbert issued an order Wednesday requiring everyone who enters Utah by automobile or by truck by a major roadway to complete a travel declaration form. This applies to all drivers over 18 years of age whose final destination is Utah. ...

On Tuesday, Governor Gary Herbert encouraged small business owners to apply for financial assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program, according to a release. “Every Utah business with less than 500 employees that has been impacted by COVID-19 should apply for a PPP loan, Emergency Disaster Loan, or both,” said Herbert. “Our banks, cre ...

With Easter weekend approaching Governor Herbert is calling on Utahns to stay in the region they live in. During a press conference on Wednesday, the governor said essential travel includes grocery shopping, purchasing food, access to emergency services or travel to get gasoline or supplies needed to work from home or maintain a safe and clean home, business or vehicle. It also ...

Republican candidate for governor Jeff Burningham has picked his running mate.  Burnigham announced yesterday that State Senator Dan McCay was his choice to be lieutenant governor, should he be elected in November.  Burningham is currently seeking to secure a spot in the June GOP primary through the state Republican convention.  His ...

Engaging in polygamy in Utah is still a crime but will soon have the same punishment as most traffic violations.  Governor Gary Herbert signed 151 bills passed by the legislature into law Saturday, including one that turns polygamy from a felony to an infraction punishable by citation.  ...

Utah is already beginning to plan statewide economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic is under control.  Governor Gary Herbert unveiled a three-step plan yesterday that emphasizes public health for the next eight to ten weeks.  After that, the plan focuses on stabilizing Utah's economy over a ten to 14-week period, followed by a ten-week recovery period.  Sta ... Read More ...

Governor Gary Herbert and Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox are reprimanding LDS missionaries for congregating outside the airport last night after returning home from missions. Roughly 15-hundred missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints returned home from the Philippines Sunday, leading to massive gatherings outside of the Salt Lake City International Airport ...

Governor Gary Herbert will push for a big boost in public education funding as part of his budget proposal. The Governor plans to ask lawmakers for four-point-nine-billion dollars. The proposed increase in spending comes after the Utah Legislature approved the tax reform package last month, slashing income taxes in favor of increased taxes for sales and services...