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Governor Cox Urges Housing Reforms Amid Criticism

1/23/2026

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  • In the 2026 State of the State address, Utah Governor Spencer Cox urged virtue in leadership and said Utah "will not become a state of renters".
  • He called for increased housing supply through zoning reforms and infrastructure investment.
  • Cox also urged a crackdown on drug trafficking and expanded mental health services.
  • Democratic leaders criticized tax-cut emphasis and business-friendly policies as failing families, citing affordable housing, food access, and public education.