Happy Friday from #OneUtah, a weekly update from the Office of Gov. Spencer J. Cox. Here’s your recap of what we did this week, what's on the horizon, and more. Reply to this email with any questions or suggestions regarding the newsletter. And thank you for subscribing!

Finding solutions to homelessness

At the Solutions Utah “Ending Homelessness in Utah” conference, we reaffirmed our commitment to helping our homeless friends. There is nothing compassionate, humane or dignified about allowing someone to sleep on our streets. These are real people with real stories, and they deserve our respect and our help finding the mental and behavioral resources they need. 

Utah now has H.B. 298 which established the new Utah Homeless Services Board, alongside new requirements for systemic accountability, which has already benefited our community. The Utah Office of Homeless Services in the first term is also working to ensure we keep shelters open and resources available. If we create additional capacity in the system, which is the key to greater amounts of enforcement, then we can provide our homeless brothers and sisters with an option to either access wrap-around treatment and services, or face repercussions for the illicit drug-use, camping, trespass, and crime that often coincide with chronic homelessness.

Thank you to The Other Side Academy for hosting this conversation.

Celebrating business success 

Great visits to BD Medical, Tanner Co. and Zions Technology this week with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. With the #1 economy in the nation, it’s no surprise that businesses thrive in Utah. 

No question, Utah is the best state in the nation to live, work and raise a family!

Martha is heading to D.C.! 

Thousands of people showed up to the Capitol Wednesday evening to celebrate the Martha Hughes Cannon statue send-off celebration. Lt. Gov. Henderson did an excellent job honoring the legacy of Dr. Cannon, whose statue is now on its way to the National Statuary Hall at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The event was a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman, and it also served to raise awareness about the importance of women's suffrage and Utah's role in the movement. Those who attended the Martha Hughes Cannon send-off celebration will remember this truly special event for years to come. See photos here.

Exchanging ideas at RGA

This week we joined our fellow Republican governors at the Republican Governors Association summer conference. We discussed how we can work with the private sector to promote policies that enable innovation without creating concerns for our security and workforce when it comes to AI. 

Thanks to  our private sector partners for participating in these important conversations with us.

ALA Utah Girls State

Lt. Gov. Henderson attended the American Legion Auxiliary Utah Girls State conference, where she spoke to and inspired the next generation of female leaders about the history of the women's suffrage movement. Her journey in politics to become lieutenant governor is remarkable and a great example of dedication and service.

Such a great opportunity to meet young leaders looking to participate in our democracy.

ICYMI

• Last week we traveled north and visited Utah State University! It was great to meet with students and faculty, and attend the groundbreaking for the new USU Veterinary Medical Education building! See photos here. 

• Lt. Gov. Henderson met with Miss Indian World, Kassie John.

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