THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKDAILY BRIEFING · 2026-10-02
Official releases published on 2026-10-02, plus newly retrieved releases whose publication dates were unavailable.
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 2, 2026) — Utahns picked up books in schools, libraries and workplaces Friday for the first statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon, with more than 275,000 students and adults expected to participate.
Official originalSALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 2, 2026) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Lisa Crawford to the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole, filling the position previously held by Melissa Stirba. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
Official originalSALT LAKE CITY (Oct 1, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox honored 24 state employees with the Governor’s Award for Excellence during a ceremony at the Utah State Capitol today.
Official originalSALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer J. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox invite Utahns to join the statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon on Friday, Oct. 2, from 9:30–10:30 a.m. More than 275,000 students and adults are expected to participate through schools, libraries, businesses, and organizations across Utah. The governor will welcome participants throughout the…
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