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How the governor and lawmakers settled on April 10 to lift the statewide mask mandate
Gov. Spencer Cox says they wouldn’t wait until everyone had a chance to get the vaccine so ‘The Legislature owns this now.’
(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Gov. Spencer Cox steps into the House chamber following Rep. Francis Gibson, R-Mapleton, motion Friday night that the Legislature hear from “Gov. Gary Herbert.” The legislative session ended March 5, after lawmakers passed a bill ending the statewide mask mandate April 10. Cox said in an interview Wednesday that the Legislature wouldn t wait any longer so it now owns the consequences.
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said “fake controversies” drummed up by Republicans are keeping the party from pushing for conservative policy solutions.
During an interview on the “Matt Lewis and the News” podcast, Cox explained the constant culture wars gleefully pushed by many in his party are nothing more than a distraction from the real issues that should have a more prominent role in the consciousness on the political right.
“There’s more to being a conservative than just ‘owning the libs,’” said Cox. “I believe in a Republican Party and a conservatism that is about opportunity for everyone. We don’t do that with these fake controversies, these false choices we keep presenting people.”