Podcasts about utah governor

This week, Audrey is joined by Brooke Scheffler, the Director of Boards and Commissions in the Utah Governor's Office. The two continue the conversation about how to join a board or commission.  Learn more about state-wide board positions open in Utah at: boards.utah.gov. Contact Brooke for support applying to a board: bscheffler@utah.gov. Learn more about Project Elect: projectelectwomen.org. 

Sutherland Institute's "Defending Ideas" -- Cox warns of "silver tsunami" as Utah's population ages -- Update on Utah fire crews in CA

122324 1st HR Phil Lyman NEW Update On Utah Governor Coup In Process by Kate Dalley

After a big year of pretty toxic politics globally, can we learn to disagree better? Jules has been reading up about the "Dignity Index", so could it make a difference? And the so called "hot assassin" has lots of people talking about healthcare and health insurance in the US. Also, could "Not Stupid" get in the Guinness Book of Records?SHOW NOTESBuy tickets to our Adelaide show!https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2025-writers-week/podfest-not-stupid/Utah Governor advert:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5_ajRH0QN8Jules' Pick:https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/12/record-breaking-best-of-2024-iconic-meet-ups-amazing-animals-and-age-defying-loveJez' Pick:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/very-musical-christmas

Utah Governor releases his budget priorities for next year.

Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Tim, the Director of Entrepreneurship for the State of Utah, to discuss the innovative initiatives and programs aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in Utah.Tim shares his journey, insights, and the unique challenges he faces in his role. We delve into the Startup State Initiative, the importance of community support, and the future of Utah's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with valuable information and inspiration.00:00 - Introduction and Tim's Role00:17 - Dress Code in the Governor's Office00:33 - Tim's Initial Experience and Attire00:45 - The Startup State Initiative01:07 - Promoting Utah's Entrepreneurship01:58 - The Challenge of Event Awareness02:34 - Evolution of Utah's Entrepreneurial Events03:24 - The Role of Silicon Slopes04:06 - Tim's Official Title and Responsibilities04:53 - Branding Utah as the Startup State05:29 - Comparing Utah to Silicon Valley06:07 - Utah's Unique Appeal06:34 - Tim's Experience in New York06:45 - The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Utah07:07 - Encouraging Small Businesses08:00 - The Importance of Grassroots Entrepreneurship09:03 - The Role of Small Business Development Centers09:36 - Competition in the Community10:07 - Utah's Sales Force and Business Models11:11 - The Reality of Startup Finances12:22 - The Importance of Community Support13:23 - The Role of Trust in Leadership14:32 - Addressing Fraud in Utah15:04 - Different Types of Entrepreneurs16:34 - Rain Clouds for Utah's Tech Future17:58 - The Future of Utah's Tech Industry19:06 - The Role of Private Equity20:01 - The Impact of AI on Small Businesses21:16 - The Importance of Big Business in Utah22:11 - The Role of Aerospace and Agriculture23:01 - The Potential of Bio and Health Tech24:06 - The Challenges of Deep Tech25:06 - The Future of Tech and AI26:11 - The Get Started Program27:38 - Overcoming Governmental Challenges28:19 - The Startup Dashboard29:01 - The Role of Human Interaction30:28 - The Importance of Community Building31:58 - The Future of Utah's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem33:03 - The Role of Give First in the Community34:53 - Working for Governor Cox36:18 - The Political Aspect of the Role37:28 - Traveling the State38:22 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions. Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow Links: https://business.utah.govSocial:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw

Governor Cox says Utah will support the President-elect's plan to deport undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activity as soon as he takes office. There are groups on both sides of this issue, with the Utah Senate and House Democratic Leaders releasing a statement against and Utah County Commissioners voicing support. KSL Legal Analyst, Greg Skordas, talks with Dave and Debbie about the legal realities of Cox's support.

Synopsis: Explore the forefront of biotech innovation as host Rahul Chaturvedi interviews Dr. Dave Bearss, Co-Founder & CEO of Halia Therapeutics, in this engaging episode of Biotech 2050. Dr. Bearss shares the story behind Halia's pioneering genetic discoveries and their mission to tackle Alzheimer's disease. Learn about the science driving breakthrough therapies that target neuroinflammation, offering hope in the fight against neurodegenerative disorders. Packed with insights and inspiration, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of healthcare and biotech innovation. Biography: Dr. David J. Bearss, a serial entrepreneur and pharmaceutical innovator, has over two decades of experience spanning academic and industrial roles. His expertise lies at the intersection of structure-based small-molecule drug discovery and the utilization of genetic model systems for drug discovery. Dr. Bearss's career is marked by significant achievements, with a strong foundation in translational research focused on drug advancement to the clinic and using genetic markers for predictive drug sensitivity. Notably, Dr. Bearss has discovered 16 compounds that have successfully navigated from discovery in the lab to IND into clinical development. His entrepreneurial experience is evident through his roles as the co-founder of eight biotechnology companies. More importantly, his unwavering commitment to advancing novel drug development truly sets him apart. Before taking on his role as chief scientific officer at Halia in January 2021 and assuming the CEO position in March 2022, Dr. Bearss served as the CEO of Tolero Pharmaceuticals, an organization later acquired by Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma in 2017. His tenure as chief scientific officer at Montigen Pharmaceuticals, followed by its acquisition by SuperGen Inc., demonstrates his dedication to driving early-stage drug discovery and development. At SuperGen, he continued to develop his expertise in these critical areas. Dr. Bearss's academic career is equally impressive. It led to his founding role as the Center for Investigational Therapeutics Co-Director at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He also held academic positions as an Associate Professor in the Department of Oncological Sciences at the University of Utah and as an Associate Professor of Physiology and Developmental Biology at Brigham Young University, demonstrating his deep knowledge and expertise in these fields. Dr. Bearss's academic career began with a Ph.D. in cell biology from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas, and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute for Drug Development at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center also in Texas. He has won several awards for his entrepreneurial and scientific achievements, including the Utah Governor's Medal of Science and BIO Utah Entrepreneur of the Year.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Andy Cupp SLC-SEG deal for Delta Center district approved by legislative committeeThe Revitalization Zone committee has unanimously approved an agreement between Salt Lake City and Smith Entertainment Group to redevelop areas around the Delta Center. KSL-TV’s Lindsay Aerts joins the show to talk more about the legislative hearing on the matter today. She also gives us a look into the next steps before construction can begin. Discrepancies found in Utah County’s June primary electionA report from the Lieutenant Governor’s Office found a few discrepancies in terms of ballot reconciliation and signature verification during a review of the June primary election. While the report says the Lt. Governor’s Office values innovation, key security measures were turned off during the primary, resulting in some issues. Shelly Jackson, Deputy Elections Director for the Lt. Governor walks our listeners through the report’s findings. Utah leaders react to new Instagram restrictions meant to protect teensUtah leaders have been very involved in trying to change the way social media platforms work with and target minors. Today, Instagram announced new restrictions and changes they say will protect teens using the platform. We discuss the changes and how Utah leaders are reacting to the changes. Could Utah’s lawsuits against Meta – the owner of Instagram – have influenced these modifications? We discuss it all on KSL at Night. Survey shows growing ideological gap between younger men and womenNew polling data show young women are moving more to the ideological left, contributing to a widening gap between where men and women find themselves on the political spectrum. Interestingly enough, the gap grew majorly within just the past couple of years. Why? We discuss the reasons given in a new Deseret News article. Meet the candidate: Brian King running for Utah GovernorCurrent State Representative and Democratic candidate for Utah Governor Brian King says he’s running to make Utah better for all people. He joins us on KSL at Night to kick off our coverage of the candidates running in Utah’s gubernatorial race. Interested in what King says he’ll do to help the state’s economy and housing? Listen in to find out.  How to: Fact-checking and media literacyAhead of the general election, the University of Utah is offering community education courses to help people navigate and cope with the election. One of the classes being offered is “Beyond the Headlines: Fact-Checking and Media Literacy.” Summer Pessatore, Communications Manager for Online Student Recruitment at the University of Utah gives us a preview of the class, including a few tips on how you can tell truth from fiction on social media. Celebrating the 237th birthday of the US ConstitutionThe United States Constitution is arguably the most important document in our country. Its principles guide law, court decisions, and the overall functions of government. Leah Murray has been called a “Constitution freak,” a title she wears proudly. She’s been celebrating Constitution Day at Weber State University all day, and brings the party to KSL at Night. Leah and Andy share their favorite parts of the Constitution in this lively birthday celebration.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Andy Cupp Current State Representative and Democratic candidate for Utah Governor Brian King says he’s running to make Utah better for all people. He joins us on KSL at Night to kick off our coverage of the candidates running in Utah’s gubernatorial race. Interested in what King says he’ll do to help the state’s economy and housing? Listen in to find out. 

Phil Lyman addresses multiple Lyman's running as write in candidates for UT governor Opinion: An American hostage was murdered; where is the outrage? How homebuyers should be preparing for a rate cut Utah social media law blocked in court Utah Governor's debate: what Utahn's will be watching for

Tonight, Utahns have another debate to watch when candidates for Utah Governor meet on the stage. Leah Murray, Co-host of KSL at Night and Director of the Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service at Weber State University, joins D2 to discuss what we expect to hear from the three candidates and the key issues many Utahns will be watching for.

In this episode, we sit down with Phil Lyman, a leading conservative candidate for governor in Utah, who has gained significant grassroots support. We explore the potential for election interference in the race, with concerns about the influence of current Governor Spencer Cox, whom many view as a RINO (Republican In Name Only). Could what's happening in Utah be a preview of what's to come in the national showdown between Trump and Kamala Harris? Tune in as we dive into the details and implications of this critical election. All of this and more on this episode of 2024 Election Integrity With Phil Lyman - Utah Governor Candidate

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon How are the candidates for Utah Governor and the open US Senate seat doing in their races? New polling from the Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute shed some light. With just over two months to go until Election Day, every second counts in these races. Listen to hear what the KSL at Night hosts have to say about the numbers in those two races.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon State Legislature to discuss cell phone restrictions in schools next yearCell phone usage and restriction in schools has become a hot topic over the past several years. Educators are worried not only about distractions in the classroom, but also about the negative mental health effects constant connection to phones has on young people. The Utah State Legislature says they want to tackle this issue in the 2025 General Session. State Senator Lincoln Fillmore is sponsoring a bill that would give school districts more power to restrict cell phones, and joins the program to share insights on the proposed legislation. Groups coming out for and against new ballot initiative amendment proposalSince the State Legislature’s special session last week, several groups have come out either for or against the proposed amendment dealing with ballot initiatives. One group launched their campaign just today at the state capitol. KSL at Night hosts Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan discuss the arguments from groups on both sides of the issue. Drama over the September 10th presidential debateThe September 10th presidential debate may not happen as the campaigns appear to have reached a stalemate over the debate rules. The issue right now? Will the microphones say on when the other candidate is speaking. The Biden and Trump teams had agreed to mute the mics when the opposition spoke, but now the Harris team wants the mics to stay on the entire time. We dig into the reasonings. Polls show Americans are worried about political violence with upcoming electionNew polling shows that more than ¾ of voters in the country are worried about political violence ahead of the presidential election. Many are concerned that there won’t be a peaceful transfer of power; are their fears warranted? The hosts share their thoughts and discuss the importance of trusting in the electoral process. Reviewing a proposed amendment on taxes and education fundingAnother proposed amendment Utahns will vote on in November deals with income tax and how education is funded in the Beehive State. KSL at Night host Rusty Cannon is an expert in taxes and explains what the amendment proposal contains. He and Taylor Morgan also share some of the arguments for and against the amendment. Utah students’ proficiency rates down post-pandemicRecent data shows that Utah’s students have yet to rebound to pre-pandemic proficiency rates. It’s not across the board, however; some subjects show worse numbers than others. We break down the numbers and discuss what may be contributing to the not-so-stellar scores. Polling numbers released for Governor and Senate racesHow are the candidates for Utah Governor and the open US Senate seat doing in their races? New polling from the Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute shed some light. With just over two months to go until Election Day, every second counts in these races. Listen to hear what the KSL at Night hosts have to say about the numbers in those two races. Australia gives workers permission to ignore their bosses (but only outside of work hours)A new law just went into effect in Australia, granting workers the right to ignore their bosses outside of working hours. It’s described as a “right to disconnect.” KSL at Night Executive Producer Andy Cupp hops on the mic to share his own thoughts on disconnecting from work when the day ends. Is he an expert on disconnecting? Absolutely not. But he’s trying. Let’s try together!

Over the weekend, President Joe Biden officially dropped out of the race for reelection and endorsed his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris. D2 is joined by local lawmakers about the impact of this announcement for Utahns, hearing from Rep. Brian King, Democratic candidate for Utah Governor and Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives Mike Shultz. What are Harris' chances taking on former President Donald Trump? KSL at Night Hosts Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner talk about what Americans think of Kamala Harris and her chances of winning the race. Finally, Andy Field, ABC News Correspondent in Washington, discusses what the rest of the campaign season looks like ahead of the election in November.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Leah Murray Phil Lyman, former GOP candidate for Utah Governor, was dealt another blow as his campaign continues to request access to candidate signatures. The state records committee decided to not allow the release of 30-60 signatures for a different campaign, saying it was because of a lawsuit in Washington County. One member of the committee said it was in the public’s interest to see the signatures. The KSL at Night hosts talk about transparency versus privacy.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Leah Murray Gov. Cox endorses, will now vote for former President TrumpIn an about-face, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says he’ll now vote for and support former President Donald Trump. Just 9 days ago, Cox had recommitted to not voting for Trump. So what changed? In a letter written to Trump the day after the assassination attempt, Cox instructs the former president on how to better unify the country. Is the governor’s instruction in his letter part of his “Disagree Better” initiative? KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Leah Murray delve into this latest development. Examining the Republican Party following their national conventionWith Governor Cox’s endorsement in mind, we take a look at Donald Trump’s speech and the Republican National Convention as a whole. Adam Gardiner, KSL at Night host and President of ASG Consulting has been attending the Convention, sharing updates all week long. He joins us one more time to discuss the conservatives who may have considered themselves “politically homeless” and whether they have a home again following the Convention. Preparations already underway for the 2028 presidential electionWe haven’t even had the 2024 general election, but prospective presidential candidates are already looking towards 2028. People like Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Wesley Hunt are already looking to Iowa, trying to court delegates for a potential race. Would vice presidential candidate JD Vance also throw his hat in the ring? The KSL at Night hosts discuss 2028 possibilities and also talk about why we’re talking about this right now. The rumors continue to swirl around Biden’s political futureThe rumors about whether or not Biden will continue in the presidential race continue today. Will he drop out today? Will he drop out on Sunday? Will he continue? His campaign says he’ll be back on the campaign trail next week, once he’s recovered from COVID. Still, the calls from Democrats for Biden to step aside continue to grow. We discuss Biden and the Democratic Party’s paths going forward. Discussing the execution process here in UtahThe State of Utah is preparing to conduct its first death row execution in 14 years. The process has come under fire for a few things, including the drug concoction and the secrecy regarding the protocols. Hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas discuss the process and transparency — of lack thereof — of Utah’s execution protocols. The Lyman campaign continues to face access restriction to signaturesPhil Lyman, former GOP candidate for Utah Governor, was dealt another blow as his campaign continues to request access to candidate signatures. The state records committee decided to not allow the release of 30-60 signatures for a different campaign, saying it was because of a lawsuit in Washington County. One member of the committee said it was in the public’s interest to see the signatures. The KSL at Night hosts talk about transparency versus privacy. Dominion Energy becomes Enbridge GasRecently, Utah’s natural gas provider has changed ownership; Dominion Energy is now Enbridge Gas. Jorgan Hofeling, Communications Strategic Advisor with Enbridge joins our show to explain the changes to the company. We also discuss ways you — as the consumer — can avoid some scams trying to take advantage of this updated name. A rising trend in dating: ‘Pebbling’The week is just about over – are you going on any dates this weekend? It seems like a perfect time to talk about a dating trend on the rise: Pebbling. It’s a new-ish trend in human dating, mirroring something that penguins have done forever. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas kick off the weekend with a fun, light discussion on pebbling.

Host: Adam Gardiner KSL at Night host Adam Gardiner begins the show by digging into the results of the primary race for Utah’s governor. Incumbent Spencer Cox is the presumptive GOP nominee, beating out Phil Lyman. While Lyman says he won’t concede, does that actually matter? Adam shares his thoughts.

Host: Adam Gardiner Discussing the results of the GOP primary race for Utah GovernorKSL at Night host Adam Gardiner begins the show by digging into the results of the primary race for Utah’s governor. Incumbent Spencer Cox is the presumptive GOP nominee, beating out Phil Lyman. While Lyman says he won’t concede, does that actually matter? Adam shares his thoughts.   Looking at the results of the U.S. Senate and Utah Attorney General races Current representative for the 3rd District John Curtis appears to have won the nomination for the open United States Senate seat. We hear how Curtis plans to represent all Utahns. KSL at Night also takes a look at the primary race for Utah’s Attorney General, discussing how Derek Brown came to lead that race.   How did the three congressional primary races turn out? Three out of four congressional districts in Utah had Republican primaries yesterday. In the 1st District, incumbent Blake Moore appears to have won. In the 3rd District, state Senator Mike Kennedy also looks to have won. But the 2nd District race between incumbent Celeste Maloy and newcomer Colby Jenkins is still too close to call. Adam discusses these races and compares them to the results at the state convention.   Examining the relationship between convention and signature-gathering candidates Throughout this whole election cycle, there’s been a rather large discussion on the way candidates make it onto the ballot: through the convention/caucus system, or through gathering signatures. Each method has its pros and cons, and Adam — as someone who’s run for office before — understands both routes. He shares some thoughts and we hear from supporters and opponents of the convention/caucus system.

A Bolder Way Forward is a statewide movement that is bringing together businesses, organizations, and individuals who are either already doing related work around women and girls or are ready to get engaged and lean into the work. If we are serious about ensuring that Utah women, girls, and their families better thrive, we need to create positive change much faster. A Bolder Way Forward leaders are working together to accomplish bold goals in 18 critical areas that require societal change, and one of these is Organizational Strategies & Workplace Culture. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by the leaders who are heading up the area—called spokes in the Wheel of Change— of Organizational Strategies & Workplace Culture. First, Pete Codella, Managing Director of Business Services at Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, and second, Chris Hayes, CEO of Impact Performance Solutions. Support the Show.

Phil Lyman is a candidate for Utah Governor that recently won the Republican Convention by a 2-1 margin. Lyman currently represents the 69th district in the Utah House of Representatives. He has also served as San Juan County Commissioner and in 2020 received a full pardon from President Trump for misdemeanor conspiracy to trespass for an ATV ride he led to protest federal land management policies.We discuss the difficulties of getting involved in politics, government overreach, and how fragile freedom actually is.

Gov. Cox endorses 305 ft. point of the mountain statue proposal -- Passenger rail proposals in northern Utah 

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Office of Energy Development takes a thoughtful, measured approach to energy policy — prioritizing affordability, reliability and sustainability. They are also a Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming One Utah Summit, our state's premier business summit. Deputy Director Harry Hansen joins us with more. Harry Hansen: Energy seems so simple: We flip a switch, and there is light. We turn a key or press a button, and the car engine starts. But behind this simplicity is a complex world of infrastructure and delivery systems. Today, we are managing rapidly changing energy technologies and priorities while working to keep our energy affordable and reliable because that's the foundation of strong economies. It's also the key to our national security. In this evolving world of energy, there are opportunities and challenges, too. At the One Utah Summit, we'll be untangling some of these complexities during our presentation titled “Powering Our Future: The Relationship Between Energy, the Economy, and Security.” We'll also celebrate OxEon Energy, a local energy pioneer that is taking its technologies to new worlds, literally, and actively creating the energy future of tomorrow. To register for the One Utah Summit, visit one utah summit dot utah dot gov. Derek Miller: Join the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Utah Office of Energy Development, World Trade Center Utah, and Salt Lake Chamber for these important global discussions. For more information, visit the One Utah Summit website. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired 3/27/24

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity manages programs and initiatives that provide Utah entrepreneurs and businesses with distinct advantages. They're also a presenting sponsor for the upcoming One Utah Summit, our state's premier business summit. Executive Director Ryan Starks joins us with more. Ryan Starks: At the One Utah Summit, the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity convenes the state's top leaders in politics, business, energy, and community, and provides a platform for meaningful conversations around key economic initiatives. This year's summit includes experts from multiple industries who will provide an exchange of ideas, insights, and strategies around economic growth. Attendees will hear from Governor Cox about his Disagree Better initiative and priorities for 2024. We'll also be joined by powerhouse speakers including author and leadership expert Jason Hewlett, ambassador of Ukraine Oksana Markarova, and many others. Discussion topics will range from AI and energy, to entrepreneurship and International trade missions. The One Utah Summit provides unique opportunities to network, collaborate, and learn from leading Utah organizations. Join us on April 11th and 12th at the Grand America Hotel to be part of creating the world's best economy. Tickets are available now at oneutahsummit.com. Derek Miller: Join the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, the Utah Office of Energy Development, World Trade Center Utah, and the Salt Lake Chamber for these important global discussions. For more information, visit the One Utah Summit website. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired on 3/19/24

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. World Trade Center Utah works to accelerate growth for Utah businesses through their global network, programs and services. They are also a Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming One Utah Summit, our state's premier business summit. World Trade Center Utah President & CEO Jonathan Freedman joins us with more. Jonathan Freedman: In today's increasingly interconnected world, understanding international business is crucial for Utah's economy. At World Trade Center Utah, we not only take Utah businesses abroad, but we also have the honor of hosting and assisting diplomats and other influential leaders from all over the world who are eager to connect with our economy. On April 12th, we will welcome Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova as a keynote speaker at the One Utah Summit. The ambassador will share her perspective on the war in Ukraine, including the progress made and the challenges the country continues to face. Governor Cox will also share remarks about Utah's unique startup ecosystem that allows us to champion entrepreneurial spirit. We invite our business community to attend the Summit to hear from Ambassador Markarova and leaders from across our state who are dedicated to positioning Utah as the crossroads of the world. Derek Miller: Join the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Utah Office of Energy Development, World Trade Center Utah, and Salt Lake Chamber for these important global discussions. For more information, visit the One Utah Summit website. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: March 11, 2024

Utah Governor Spencer Cox into law an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public universities. Not long ago Governor Cox put the writing on the wall that he'd support legislation to do away with a practice of requiring government employees to sign  statements in support of college and work place diversity and inclusion. Dave and Debbie speak with Holly Richardson with Utah Policy about the latest on this legislation and what this means.

Legislation aimed at prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) departments within state-funded academic institutions and government offices is on its way to the desk of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican. With its recent passage, this law signifies a shift in how certain state institutions might handle individual treatment, thereby leading towards the discontinuation of offices that enforce DEI principles. Moreover, the bill has implications on the way hiring processes are held, demanding these educational and government entities to maintain a balanced political stance and forbidding the use of diversity-centred statements during recruitment. It appears that the political neutrality embedded into the new state legislation encourages balanced judgments not swayed by affiliations or biased perceptions. President Taylor Randall from the University of Utah has already stated a change in their institutional approach. As of January 5, such DEI-related statements have ceased to be a part of their recruitment process, displaying a bold move towards aligning with the purview of the imminent law.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you feel about banning cell phones in the classroom? Young children's access to social media? In Episode 2 of the ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights, where policy meets advocacy, our hosts share how the states are tackling social media and smartphones in schools this legislative session. With insights from ExcelinEd in Action's senior legislative director for Florida, Nathan Hoffman, and legislative director for the Great Lakes region, Evan Eagleson—hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins explore the pros and cons of banning cell phones to foster a focused learning environment. Links to resources from the episode: Alabama eyes limiting student use of cell phones at school - al.com Utah Governor to Schools: Remove Cellphones During Class Time – The 74 (the74million.org) Teens Get Hundreds of Smartphone Notifications Daily: Study (webmd.com) ‘Put learners first': Unesco calls for global ban on smartphones in schools | Unesco | The Guardian Mobile phone use to be banned in schools in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Remember to join the conversation on social media! ExcelinEd in Action (@ExcelinAction) / X (twitter.com) ExcelinEd in Action (@excelinedinaction) • Instagram ExcelinEd in Action on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enough candidates to field FOUR and a half baseball teams running to represent Utah in either the US House or Senate... we've talked about that this week -- but what we haven't tackled yet is how many people want to be Utah's next governor. Dave and Debbie ask Candidate for Governor Carson Jorgenson about his game plan as he takes on a very popular incumbent.  

Severe Weather continuing through the weekend, posing threat to Iowa Caucus   More snow coming for Utah   Candidate for Utah Governor: Carson Jorgenson   Eye on the Hill 2024: Proposal for armed guards Utah schools Utah ranks low on average credit scores Dave and Dujanovic's weekend update 

Recently, during a public event at Utah's State Capitol, Governor Spencer Cox issued a stark warning: "Either we, the people, collectively decide we're going to stop hating our fellow Americans, or we'll start shooting each other."   In our podcast, we hear why Governor Cox passionately believes that the country is heading in a dangerous direction with hyperpartisanship and political dysfunction and what he's doing about it with his Disagree Better Initiative. Spencer Cox, a Republican, is the 2023 Chair of the bipartisan National Governors Association. He selected "Disagree Better" to be the Association's current campaign. Through public debates, service projects, meetings, and public service announcements, Disagree Better brings together red and blue governors, looking at the problems of polarization and how to elevate solutions that Common Ground Committee and other groups in the bridging community are implementing. 

Guest Host: Maura Carabello Governor Spencer Cox releases his budget plan to alleviate homelessness across the state; The Utah Board of Education removes application fees for Utah students applying to public collegues and universities in the Beehive State; and Rep. Brian King launches his campaign to be Utah's next governor. 

Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by John Dougall, Utah State Auditor, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. The hosts discuss the media coverage of the war in Gaza, the House electing Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker, former Vice President Mike Pence…

On today's episode of The Destination Marketing Podcast, Adam talks to Ryan Starks, the executive director of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity and Kevin Smith, the president and CEO of Tuacahn Amphitheater. Ryan discusses his journey from Heber Valley to the Governor's Office and how he was able to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic while still being new on the job. The conversation then moves toward why Utah supports tourism-related small businesses and what other DMOs can take away from their strategy. In the second half of the episode, Adam and Kevin discuss the history of Tuacahn Amphitheater in Ivins, UT and how they put together their theatrical productions each season. Kevin also details how the Greater Zion Convention and Tourism Office supports his business and helps it flourish. Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity Tuacahn Amphitheater “Our businesses have done a really good job in Utah, of rolling out the red mat, and making sure that these visitors have the best experience that they can possibly have, and that includes our hoteliers, our restauranteurs, our retailers, there's just so many opportunities for them to connect with visitors who are coming to the state, who are spending money and looking for a wonderful experience.” - Ryan Starks “So whatever that idea is that you may think, ‘Oh we'd never be able to pull it off in our area,' if you've got a group of people that are talented and passionate, encourage that because that can become an annual event, sometimes biannual event that attracts visitors and puts your area on the map for having that festival.” - Kevin Smith Follow the Destination Marketing Podcast on social media: Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok Do you want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice message! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! The Destination Marketing Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Adam Stoker and produced by Relic. If you are interested in any of Relic's services,  please email adam@relicagency.com or visit www.relicagency.com. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit www.thedmpn.com. If you are interested in joining the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, Clint meets with Ryan Starks who is the Executive Director for the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO). Having spent most of his life in Utah, Ryan's passionate about helping the state become a hub of business and tech opportunity by advocating to keep manufacturing as close to home as possible. Something Utah's known for is the healthcare innovations and life sciences coming from its universities, which have robust programs in these fields. They discuss Utah's recent recognition by U.S. News & World Report as having the best economy in the United States and what that means for those who live here. This amazing state is continuously expanding and has an undeniable impact on those who visit, and Ryan is highly optimistic about its bright future. "As industries grow, we attract talent from other states and so that just continues to add to the richness and vibrancy of our economy."

In this September 21, 2023 Let Me Speak to the Governor,  Governor Spencer Cox joins host Maria Shilaos to Utahns' questions and the top issues of the day. Maria asks the Governor about House Speaker Brad Wilson's decision to step down as he explores a run for Senator Mitt Romney's seat, and about the state of democracy when Senator Romney feels the need to spend thousands of dollars on security for his family. Listeners call in with questions about topics including foster care, road repair, and age limits for the offices of President and Utah Governor. 

In 2022, the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), and the Cox–Henderson Administration partnered to launch a one-year initiative titled 100 Companies Championing Women, which is the topic of this episode. It was part of the Inspire InUtah campaign's mandate to support women in the workplace at all levels, including entrepreneurs -- specifically, the 100 highlighted businesses around the state that have incorporated family-friendly policies and practices and have implemented programs that improve recruiting, hiring, retaining, and advancing women employees and leaders. The overarching goal was to provide resources for women companies that facilitate success now and in the future. Hundreds of Utah companies and organizations submitted their nominations and the top 100 were selected. The UWLP then completed research of the 100 companies' best practices for women in the workplace. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by Nubia Peña, the Director for the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, and Kori Ann Edwards, the Managing Director at the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.Support the show

Host: Heidi HatchGuests: Greg Hughes & Maura CarabelloBiden's tour of the mountain west1st Biden Creates new national monument near Grand Canyon in Arizona key battleground state (Biden won narrowly 2020)Romney, Lee, and Governor Cox, all quickly denounced it.Antiquities Act use or misuseGrazing rightsEnergy production halted.Biden's arrival in Utah: Governor and 1st lady Cox, Jenny Wilson, Mendenhall greet POTUS.Salt Lake VA hosts Biden: PACT ActDeer Valley FundraiserFBI shoot and kill Provo man who made threats against Biden and others.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maui County was raised to the ground during devastating wildfire. KNOW IT ALL: 1) Desantis suspended a state attorney. 2) Death toll in Maui continues to rise. 3) Five Iranian Americans are coming home in $6B deal with the Biden administration. 4) City of Seattle is blaming building owners for problems in the city. // Baseball is making its way to the Middle East. // Fire in paradise. Utah Governor says it's insane to think he wouldn't welcome a democrat President to his state. John Kirby's lackluster response to cash for hostages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ben Erwin received his master's degree from the University of Hawaii, and his PhD from Brigham Young University. His clinical specialties include marriage counseling, addictions and working with adolescents. Ben is currently the program manager for the Addiction Recovery Program for the Church and is also adjunct faculty for Utah Valley University's Marriage and Family Therapy program. He has served as a member of the Utah Governor's Behavioral Health Workgroup and a board member of the Salt Lake County Mayor's Behavioral Health Advisory Council. He and his wife Sarah are the proud parents of five children. Highlights 03:40 Ben Erwin's background. He's a project manager for the Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He helps oversee the worldwide Addiction Recovery Program that the Church sponsors to help people find recovery through Christ. He has a varied educational background. Eventually he got a Masters degree and interned with Family Services. He has worked with Family Services ever since. He still meets with clients. 7:40 People ask Ben if it isn't difficult to be a therapist and walk through difficult issues with clients. He does walk through darkness with clients, but they don't stay there. He watches them grow and move towards the Savior. 9:30 There's not a better program to help people find hope and healing than the Addiction Recovery Program. 10:00 History of the ARP. Alcoholics Anonymous was founded by two Christian men who were suffering from alcoholism. They turned to the Bible for teachings to help themselves in their recovery. 11:00 What are the most important doctrines and principles to help someone recover and repent from addiction? Ben believes it is "the twelve steps" [of the AA program or the Church's ARP]. The twelve steps are the application of the principles. In the 1970's and 1980's, many church members were attending AA meetings and asked church leaders if they could have AA meetings at the church. That is where the Addiction Recovery Program was born. Last year, there were 400,000 "seats filled." 14:20 Ben is contacted by church leaders across the world. One of the frequent questions they ask is "What kind of help can I get?" Ben first refers the leader to a local Family Services counselor, even before he suggests the Addiction Recovery Program. 15:30 A leader can reach out to a local Family Service counselor at any time with a question about helping a member. The counselor will, for free, counsel with the church leader to develop a plan to help the member. The counselor won't tell the church leader what to do. But they will help the church leader see the issues from a therapeutic, social, or emotional point of view. 19:00 When a church leader is counseling with a member, the church leader may "prescribe" Family Services. However, even before referring the member to Family Services, the church leader can counsel with the Family Services counselor to help the church leader in their discussions with the member. Performing the consultation up-front avoids the disconnect and gives the church leader more ideas of what they can do as the spiritual minister. For example, when bishops consult with the Family Services counselor, it can help the bishop see the things the therapist can do that may be different from what the bishop can do. 22:20 There can be a misconception of what Family Services is. We frequently understand it as "the Church's therapists." Family Services' primary mission is to assist leaders to assist members to develop emotional self-reliance and overcome obstacles to keeping covenants. Therapy is part of what Family Services does, but consultation with church leaders is the primary duty of Family Services. 25:00 Some leaders may not utilize Family Services because there is not a location near them. That's fine. Even if the leader doesn't use Family Services for therapy,

Dr. Ben Erwin received his master's degree from the University of Hawaii, and his PhD from Brigham Young University. His clinical specialties include marriage counseling, addictions and working with adolescents. Ben is currently the program manager for the Addiction Recovery Program for the Church and is also adjunct faculty for Utah Valley University's Marriage and Family Therapy program. He has served as a member of the Utah Governor's Behavioral Health Workgroup and a board member of the Salt Lake County Mayor's Behavioral Health Advisory Council. He and his wife Sarah are the proud parents of five children. Highlights 03:40 Ben Erwin's background. He's a project manager for the Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He helps oversee the worldwide Addiction Recovery Program that the Church sponsors to help people find recovery through Christ. He has a varied educational background. Eventually he got a Masters degree and interned with Family Services. He has worked with Family Services ever since. He still meets with clients. 7:40 People ask Ben if it isn't difficult to be a therapist and walk through difficult issues with clients. He does walk through darkness with clients, but they don't stay there. He watches them grow and move towards the Savior. 9:30 There's not a better program to help people find hope and healing than the Addiction Recovery Program. 10:00 History of the ARP. Alcoholics Anonymous was founded by two Christian men who were suffering from alcoholism. They turned to the Bible for teachings to help themselves in their recovery. 11:00 What are the most important doctrines and principles to help someone recover and repent from addiction? Ben believes it is "the twelve steps" [of the AA program or the Church's ARP]. The twelve steps are the application of the principles. In the 1970's and 1980's, many church members were attending AA meetings and asked church leaders if they could have AA meetings at the church. That is where the Addiction Recovery Program was born. Last year, there were 400,000 "seats filled." 14:20 Ben is contacted by church leaders across the world. One of the frequent questions they ask is "What kind of help can I get?" Ben first refers the leader to a local Family Services counselor, even before he suggests the Addiction Recovery Program. 15:30 A leader can reach out to a local Family Service counselor at any time with a question about helping a member. The counselor will, for free, counsel with the church leader to develop a plan to help the member. The counselor won't tell the church leader what to do. But they will help the church leader see the issues from a therapeutic, social, or emotional point of view. 19:00 When a church leader is counseling with a member, the church leader may "prescribe" Family Services. However, even before referring the member to Family Services, the church leader can counsel with the Family Services counselor to help the church leader in their discussions with the member. Performing the consultation up-front avoids the disconnect and gives the church leader more ideas of what they can do as the spiritual minister. For example, when bishops consult with the Family Services counselor, it can help the bishop see the things the therapist can do that may be different from what the bishop can do. 22:20 There can be a misconception of what Family Services is. We frequently understand it as "the Church's therapists." Family Services' primary mission is to assist leaders to assist members to develop emotional self-reliance and overcome obstacles to keeping covenants. Therapy is part of what Family Services does, but consultation with church leaders is the primary duty of Family Services. 25:00 Some leaders may not utilize Family Services because there is not a location near them. That's fine. Even if the leader doesn't use Family Services for therapy,

The Washington Roundtable: The midsummer Presidential campaign is full of surprises, including a deluge of upcoming legal battles for the G.O.P. front-runner, former President Donald Trump. Recent federal disclosures have painted a preliminary picture of the race to raise money taking place between Republican primary contenders. The campaign of Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, who was initially viewed as a powerful competitor to Donald Trump in the Republican primary, has spent much of its cash and been forced to lay off staff. Meanwhile, the centrist group No Labels hosted an event in New Hampshire this week co-headlined by Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a Democrat, and former Utah Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman, raising concerns among Democrats of a possible third-party “unity ticket” shaking up the race. Plus, Trump may face his third indictment—this time, for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election. In a separate case against Trump, regarding classified documents, a federal judge in Florida has set the trial date for next May, shortly before the Republican nominee for President will be named in Milwaukee. Hosted by the New Yorker staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox said after becoming chair of the National Governor's Association that we must learn to "Disagree Better". He spoke to Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson about the reason he launched the initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal  First – we hear from the current and incoming chairs of the National Governors Association: New Jersey Governor, Democrat Phil Murphy – and Utah Governor, Republican Spencer Cox. We'll talk about this week's NGA summer meeting – and areas they say governors can work together. Then, Wall Street Journal Justice department reporter Sadie Gurman discusses FBI Director Christopher Wray's testimony before the House Judiciary committee this week. Plus, a discussion of the political landscape in the upcoming battle for the Senate with Al Weaver - national political reporter for the Hill newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5 Episode 18: This episode features conversations with recipients of the Utah Governor's Medal for Science and Technology. The three medal winners are Lora Gibbons (K-12 education), Dr. Julie Valentine, Ph.D., RN, SANE-A, FAAN (Academic/Research), and Dr. David Bearss (Industry). Listen as Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews the award winners as they discuss their background, experience, and what it means to be recognized this year by Gov. Cox with the Governor's Science Medal. Gibbons informs listeners about how she became involved in STEM education in elementary schools and her experiences helping students assemble science fair projects. She also elaborates on how the gender gap in STEM has narrowed, how more women are earning degrees than men, and what receiving the 2023 Governor's Medal for Science and Technology in the K-12 education category means to her.  Next, Valentine tells listeners how her experience as a nurse and her groundbreaking research on sexual assault is influencing statewide improvements to address sexual violence and shares what changes she has seen in Utah due to her research. She also discusses how Utah compares to other states regarding sexual assault and what being recognized with Gov. Cox's Medal for Science and Technology in the academic and research category means to her. Bearss explains how he became involved in researching and developing new therapeutics that enhance lives and what area of his research has been most impactful. He also tells listeners what lessons he learned from participating in clinical studies, details his work with the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and shares what receiving the Governor's Medal for Science and Technology in the industry category means to him.  

Tiffany Snow joins Allen Mick for Season 2 Episode 8 of Commercial Roofing Radio! We love talking BIG ROOFS and there was a lot of that on this episode. Tiffany has years of experience in all sides of roofing and we discuss her past and future in this great episode! Hear from the CMR Top Brass herself about a long lost dream to be a trucker, how she met Monte and secrets of the Utah Governor's mansion!

Utah Governor Spencer Cox joined the show to discuss the state of Utah looking to bring in an MLB team into the market, NHL to Utah, Winter Olympics and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Utah's First Lady Abby Cox and Utah Governor, Spencer Cox, have an amazing conversation with Shawn (former NBA star) and Carrie Bradley that took place at the One Utah Summit in October of last year. We dive into what it means to perservere through hardship, overcoming some of the mental health struggles that the two have experienced, and the joys of blending a family together. You can get involved in the One Utah Summit by visiting https://oneutahsummit.com/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we are joined by Vinney Tolman, author of the incredible new book The Light After Death, based on his journey to heaven and back. Later in the show, Lincoln Shurtz joins us to shed some light on the United States' plans to give tanks to the Ukrainian military. -In January 2003, Vincent Tolman was found dead in the bathroom of a small restaurant. He had been dead for over half an hour.When paramedics arrived, they put him in a body bag and took him away. A rookie paramedic had a feeling to risk his career, break all protocols, and try to resuscitate Vincent. Miraculously, he restarted Vincent's heart, and Vincent was in a coma for three days.Vincent remembers what happened on the “other side” while he was dead, and he's ready to share his experience.The Light After Death is the incredible true story of how Vincent died, the lessons he learned, his visit to heaven, and how his experience has affected his life since then.Read this inspiring story that provides a rare and detailed view of what awaits us all when our time on Earth is finished, and how to make the most of the time we have while still here.-Lincoln Shurtz has over two decades of experience advancing client priorities in both the public and private sectors.Before starting Legislative Insight Consulting, Lincoln served for four years in active military service in the US Army as a tank commander.The skills and political acumen he developed leading a platoon helped shape his career path, eventually leading him to the Utah League of Cities and Towns, where he became Director of Government Relations.A bipartisan approach is part of what sets Legislative Insight apart from the rest. Relationships built on trust and experience provide more than partisan rhetoric.Lincoln serves and has served on many boards, including EDCUtah, the Governor's Committee on Accountability and Government Efficiency, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, and the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah.Lincoln received degrees in Political Science and Economics from the University of Utah, where he is a lecturer in the MPA program. When not working, he can be found heliskiing in Utah and Canada and spending time with his family.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com