Over the past few months, the rate of new applications has decreased significantly, with only a handful of new applications made in the past week. The unspent portion of the grant will be returned to the state’s General Fund.
Gov. Cox to end pandemic unemployment payments
Encouraged by positive job growth, Gov. Spencer Cox announced the discontinuation of the federal unemployment programs tied to the pandemic as part of the federal …
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson Announce Returnship Initiative
New returnship initiative announced Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson are excited to announce the launch of the Lieutenant Governor’s returnship initiative to …
UDOH updates COVID-19 public health order
The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) has renewed a statewide public health order aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19 in Utah communities. The order replaces a …
UDOH Announces Changes to COVID-19 Transmission Index
The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) today announced two changes to the COVID-19 Transmission Index. The Transmission Index is the official health guidance for individuals …
Healthy customers. Healthy employees. Healthy economy.
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on individuals, families, communities, and businesses. Economic activity and health outcomes are tightly connected. Economies thrive when …
Impact of Masks on the Economy
During Governor Herbert’s Monday briefing, Taylor Randall from the University of Utah’s Eccles School of Business spoke to the media about a recent study conducted …
Utah Labor Commission Announces $2 Million Small Business Quarantined Employee Grant to Assist Utah Employers
The Utah Labor Commission announced today the launch of the Small Business Quarantined Employee Grant program to help small businesses (Less than 50 employees) to continue to pay employees who are required to quarantine or isolate due to a positive COVID-19 test or exposure to someone who has tested positive. The grant program will close June 30, 2021.
Governor Issues Executive Order Adopting Updated Phased Guidelines
Gov. Gary R. Herbert has issued an Executive Order adopting version 4.9 of the Phased Guidelines. The updates provide guidance for restaurants operating 24 hours per day and restaurants with buffet service. The order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until August 7.
Racial Equity & Inclusion Fund Formed to Address COVID-19 Disparities and Beyond
Recent wide-spread reports and data reveals COVID-19 overwhelmingly and disproportionately impacts racially and ethnically diverse communities. This current crisis confirms and magnifies pre-existing social determinants …