After receiving recommendations from GOED, Governor @SpencerJCox has recommended 37 census tracts for designation as Federal Opportunity Zones. These zones will help drive economic growth and job creation in eligible Utah communities. Learn more: business.utah.gov/opportunit…

Concerns about AI are real. So are #Utah's solutions. We're embracing innovation while driving development & usage that are pro-human. 1️⃣ Read the Deseret News Sunday edition: deseret.com/opinion/2026/07/… 2️⃣ Learn about Utah's #ProHumanAI initiative: prohumanai.utah.gov/

GOED is happy to welcome the Division of Housing & Community Development to our office! HCD’s primary goal is to address housing supply and affordability issues. business.utah.gov/news/goed-… #AffordableHousing #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #UtahElevated #Utah

We won’t accept a future where AI leaves workers behind. That’s why Utah launched the Pro-Human AI Initiative: to make sure technology empowers people instead of replacing them. We’re bringing together employers, educators, and government to help Utahns build new skills, prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, and ensure innovation creates more opportunity, not less. As part of that work, we’re partnering with @raiseus_ai to test new ideas that put workers first and help more people succeed in an AI economy. The future belongs to the states that invest in their people. More here: washingtonpost.com/technolog…

We’re building a world-class academic medical campus at The Point. Today, the state, the @UofUHealth, and the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority finalized an agreement for about 46 acres, creating the future home of a major new health care campus within Utah’s innovation community. This investment will expand access to nationally recognized care, strengthen Utah’s health care workforce, advance research, and create new opportunities for generations of Utahns.

The Green River Energy Center is proof that Utah still knows how to build. rPlus Energies’ 400-megawatt solar and battery storage project is making a major contribution to energy abundance and affordability under Operation Gigawatt. 🔋 But this is about more than energy. When an electron reaches a hospital, lives are saved. When it reaches a school, students learn. When it reaches a home, families flourish. That’s what we’re building for. 🇺🇸 Thank you to the workers, local leaders, and partners across Utah who made this project possible.

Remarkable news for Utah and the nation’s #energy future. @valaratomics picked Utah because of our commitment to speed and coordination. That they’ve achieved this milestone this quickly is what we’ve been looking forward to. #UtahElevated

Today I signed an Executive Order establishing a higher bar for data center development in Utah. Utahns deserve confidence that water resources, air quality, utility rates, wildlife, and quality of life will be protected. This framework helps ensure that data center development aligns with Utah’s long-term interests and reflects Utah values. In Utah, environmental stewardship and economic opportunity go hand in hand.

Today, @GovCox launched “Utah Elevated” — a strategic plan to guide economic development statewide. Through the coordinated work of GOED and statewide partners, we'll aim to build opportunity and livability throughout the state. lnkd.in/g5qGcWkv

What does Utah offer people & businesses that's truly unique—and how do we replicate it to build opportunity & livability? Here’s what our partners shared this week. Big ideas coming later today! 🕑 What do you think? #UtahElevated

I’ve heard from a lot of Utahns over the past week about the proposed data center project in Box Elder County. Many are asking questions about water, air quality, energy, land use, and the long-term impact on rural Utah. Those are real concerns, and all Utahns should expect clear standards and accountability. Industry is our state’s motto. And in our pursuit of economic strength, we must always ensure that development is thoughtful and in line with Utah values. Based on conversations with residents, local leaders, subject matter experts, and project stakeholders, the following actions are now being taken regarding this project. 🧵

Want to learn more about Utah’s recent trade visit to Switzerland and Germany? Check out this Op-Ed that dives into the delegation’s time in Europe and the insights they took away! deseret.com/opinion/2026/04/…

Utah’s partnership with the German state of Saarland has been building for more than 20 years. Today, we expanded that agreement to focus on AI, quantum computing, and aerospace. This work will help strengthen Utah’s talent pipeline and keep our state competitive in the global economy.

Fun fact: Utah has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for economic outlook for the 19th year in a row, according to the 2026 @ALEC_states “Rich States, Poor States” report. The ranking reflects strong, pro-growth policies shaping our resilient economy and long-term success.

Utah is proud to be the North American home of Stadler Rail, and today in Bussnang, we had the chance to see that partnership from the other side of the world. Stadler brought its Swiss apprenticeship model to Utah in 2019, and it has helped show what is possible when education and industry work side by side.

Utah’s Trade Delegation met at @UBS to discuss strengthening the workforce through apprenticeships and new education pathways. Insights from Swiss partners are shaping Utah’s push to build a day-one-ready workforce and deliver immediate value to our global industrial partners.