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Governor Cox Faces Backlash Over Controversial Bills

3/28/2025

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox is under fire for allowing several contentious bills to pass, notably one that complicates the vote-by-mail process by requiring voters to opt-in. In a surprising twist, he did veto SB296, which sought to expand his authority over the judiciary, and SB37, which aimed to siphon local school funds into the state’s general fund.

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox is under fire for allowing several contentious bills to pass, notably one that complicates the vote-by-mail process by requiring voters to opt-in. In a surprising twist, he did veto SB296, which sought to expand his authority over the judiciary, and SB37, which aimed to siphon local school funds into the state’s general fund.