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politics16 days ago•5 min saved

Utah Fireworks Row: Lawmaker with a Pyro Business Urges Defiance of July Restrictions

A Utah GOP lawmaker who co-owns a fireworks business urged residents to defy Gov. Spencer Cox’s temporary July Fourth fireworks restrictions, arguing the governor lacks authority to ban fireworks. Cox’s order gives the state forester temporary power to prohibit fireworks July 2-5, while localities decide where they’re allowed. Penalties for violations can include fines up to $1,000 and potential arson charges if wildfires result. The Legislature had previously limited such prohibitions, but Cox’s order suspends that rule for 30 days. Utah faces a severe wildfire season, with hundreds of thousands of acres burned already.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#fireworks #governor-cox #macpherson

politics21 days ago•3 min saved

Utah Gov. Cox imposes temporary fireworks restrictions amid unprecedented wildfire season

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order prohibiting statewide fireworks use through July 5 due to extreme wildfire conditions, while allowing municipalities to designate safe-use areas in consultation with local fire officials; officials will reassess ahead of Pioneer Day, and residents are urged to check restrictions, report fires, and follow evacuation orders.

via Utah Governor's Office (.gov)|

#executive-order #fireworks #governor-cox

politics10 months ago•1 min saved

Governor Cox Criticizes Social Media as Harmful

Governor Cox strongly criticizes social media, comparing it to a cancer, and highlights its role in spreading harmful content and amplifying extreme views, especially following a tragic shooting at a Utah college. Other political leaders echo concerns about algorithms pushing anger and division.

via Politico|

#algorithm #cancer #governor-cox

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Utah Legislature Passes Transgender Bathroom Ban

The Utah Legislature has approved a bill that would prohibit transgender individuals from using bathrooms and locker rooms in government buildings, including public schools, based on their gender identity. The bill, HB257, is now awaiting Governor Spencer Cox's decision. The legislation has faced back-and-forth changes and opposition, with LGBTQ+ advocacy groups expressing concerns and potential legal challenges. If signed into law, the bill could face constitutional scrutiny and legal action from civil rights organizations.

via Salt Lake Tribune|

#bathroom-ban #governor-cox #legal-challenges

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Utah's New State Flag Made Official by Governor Cox's Signature.

Utah has officially changed its state flag to feature a large yellow beehive at its center with red, white, and blue running horizontally in the background. The old flag has been designated as a "historic state flag." The replaced flag was the state’s original design that was made in 1903 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill and an executive order formalizing the change and allowing both flags to be flown in tandem at the state Capitol.

via Fox News|

#beehive #governor-cox #heritage