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Utah's governor extends mask mandate for state employees, properties

Utah s governor extends mask mandate for state employees, properties Utah s governor extends mask mandate for state employees, properties and last updated 2021-04-01 19:34:32-04 Governor Spencer Cox has extended the mask mandate for state employees — and state properties — until at least May 31. In an email to state employees and shared with FOX 13, the governor s chief of staff announced that executive branch employees will continue to be expected to wear face masks at work, even after the statewide mask mandate is lifted in April 10. This is true even for employees who have been vaccinated, Jon Pierpont wrote. Additionally, in light of the Legislature’s decision to terminate the statewide mask mandate, the policy gives executive branch employers discretion to require nonemployees – including customers and visitors – to wear face masks, with some limited exceptions. State agency leaders have also been instructed to take other measures to help mainta

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Gov.-elect Cox taps local officials from across Utah for Cabinet roles

Gov.-elect Cox taps local officials from across Utah for Cabinet roles Share this story Silas Walker, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announced a list of 19 Cabinet appointments on Monday, including several familiar faces from local elected offices from across the state of Utah. “After a thorough interview process, I’m convinced each of these candidates will serve the citizens of Utah exceptionally well,” Cox said in a news release. “Each has impeccable qualifications, brings fresh ideas and, most importantly, is devoted to public service. We’re lucky to have such brilliant minds willing to serve the public.”

Gov.-elect Cox, Lt. Gov-elect Henderson announce more selections for staff positions

Gov.-elect Cox, Lt. Gov-elect Henderson announce more selections for staff positions © Provided by KUTV Salt Lake City Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announced Monday 19 selections for roles in their new administration.  “After a thorough interview process, I’m convinced each of these candidates will serve the citizens of Utah exceptionally well,” Cox stated in a news release.  Each has impeccable qualifications, brings fresh ideas and, most importantly, is devoted to public service. We’re lucky to have such brilliant minds willing to serve the public. Unless otherwise noted, the appointees will require confirmation of the Utah Senate. All of the cabinet and staff appointees are from all parts of the state. They include: