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Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Adopts Plan …

WEBOn May 7, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended the governor move forward with a plan to address high-risk populations developed by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget.

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URL: https://senate.utah.gov/2020-5-8-public-health-and-economic-emergency-commission-adopts-plan-to-protect-high-risk-populations/

Utah’s involvement in the three-digit mental health hotline: the …

WEBJuly 15, 2022. Starting tomorrow, 988 will roll out, providing immediate access to crisis intervention and support for behavioral health across the United States. Sen. Daniel Thatcher initiated the idea for a three-digit crisis line in Utah, and it resulted in a national hotline. “In 2013, I got a phone call from a single dad.

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Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Emphasizes …

WEBPublic Health and Economic Emergency Commission Emphasizes the Importance of Wearing Masks . SALT LAKE CITY – On June 25, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission unanimously recommended the governor designate a portion of the $1 million for the COVID-19 Outreach and Education Program* to directly …

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The Coronavirus: Staying Informed and Taking Precautions

WEBWith the coronavirus (COVID-19) continually making headlines, many Utah citizens are asking about our state preparations. The short answer: Utah is ready.

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Utah bill protects women’s health and unborn children

WEBUtah bill protects women’s health and unborn children. March 7, 2019. HB 136, Abortion Amendments, prohibits an abortion from being performed after the unborn child reaches 18 weeks in gestation. Current Utah law allows an elective abortion to be performed up to the age of viability of the fetus – about 22 weeks. The current law also …

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Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission …

WEBOn June 2, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission unanimously voted to recommend, after reviewing current, real-time data, adopting a modified yellow phase and a smart green risk phase in the state’s phased guidelines in the Utah Leads Together Plan.The new phases will allow nearly all Utah businesses the opportunity to activate a …

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Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission Supports …

WEBOn May 14, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission unanimously voted to send a letter of support endorsing the governor’s plan to transition most of the state to the low (yellow) risk phase outlined in the state’s phased guidelines and the Utah Leads Together Plan, which includes a targeted plan to help those who are …

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MEDICAID EXPANSION: WHAT’S NEXT FOR UTAH

WEBOn April 1, 2019, Utah implemented the first phase of SB 96 and expanded Medicaid coverage to adults in Utah below the poverty level who previously did not have access to affordable healthcare coverage. As of the end of July 2019, more than 34,000 Utah adults have enrolled in the expanded Medicaid program. This expansion closed the …

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Medicaid expansion in a compassionate and financially …

WEBAccording to the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget projections, Utah would experience a shortfall of more than $10 million by 2021, nearly $65 million by 2024 and an $83 million shortfall by 2025. Left unchecked, this expansion would threaten other programs’ funding, i.e. education, transportation and public safety.

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Utah’s Innovative Portable Benefits Legislation Paves the Way for

WEBSALT LAKE CITY – Today, Stride, a portable benefits provider, announced it is choosing to debut its first-ever independent worker contributions program in Utah.The program will allow independent workers to receive health coverage, paid time off, long-term savings and other benefits typically extended to traditional employment.

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Managing Utah’s State Budget During COVID-19 Utah Senate

WEBFrom the beginning of the COVID-19 health crisis, the Utah Legislature has taken swift action to manage the state’s budget. As part of this effort, the Legislature passed H.B. 6002, Supplemental Budget Balancing and Coronavirus Relief Appropriations, during the 2020 August special session.. H.B. 6002 generates savings by eliminating double …

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S.B. 195 Emergency Response Amendments Utah Senate

WEBS.B. 195 Emergency Response Amendments. February 19, 2021. Throughout the last year, the Legislature and Utahns watched as the Emergency Management Act, set in place over 65 years ago, went into effect with the onset of COVID-19. What was originally intended to address a crisis for a short period, such as 30, 60 or …

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Phase III – Federal Legislation Addressing COVID-19

WEBPhase III – Federal Legislation Addressing COVID-19. Last Updated 3/27/20 (12:35 p.m.) Congress created a three-phase approach to address coronavirus.

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Clean Air Caucus Utah Senate

WEBIn 2013, the Legislature’s bipartisan Clean Air Caucus started in the Utah House of Representatives and quickly moved its way to the Utah State Senate. This initiative has allowed legislators to learn about air quality from a variety of experts, as well as examine legislation and funding requests. The legislature prioritized air quality efforts.

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Pharmacist Dispensing Authority Amendments Utah Senate

WEBDuring the 2018 General Session, Sen. Todd Weiler, sponsored SB 184, Pharmacist Dispensing Authority Amendments, which permitted a pharmacist to dispense a contraceptive under a standing prescription drug order. “It’s just time to remove some of those artificial barriers,” Weiler said in a recent Salt Lake Tribune article.. Over the past …

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Protecting Utah’s Youth From Harms of Social Media

WEBBy the Numbers: 88% of Utah parents believe social media has a detrimental impact on children and youth, and 32.5% of Utah youth felt sad or hopeless for two weeks or more in a row during the past year. Teens who spend more than 3 hours per day on social media face double the risk of experiencing poor mental health outcomes.; Nearly …

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President Adams’ Statement on the U.S. Supreme Decision …

WEBPresident J. Stuart Adams releases the following statement concerning the U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion ruling: “Today is a monumental victory for human life.

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President Adams’ Statement Regarding Monoclonal Antibody …

WEBPresident J. Stuart Adams releases the following statement regarding monoclonal antibody treatments: “Monoclonal antibody treatments are showing extremely promising results. Intermountain Healthcare’s study indicates with the treatment, Utah could see a 57 percent reduction in hospitalizations a day of those who would otherwise be …

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Utah Legislature Passes Significant Legislation to Protect and …

WEBThe Utah Legislature passed a monumental and historic piece of legislation, H.B. 453 Great Salt Lake Revisions, which will protect the waters of the Great Salt Lake and ensure extraction industries work together with state leaders to improve the health of the lake and surrounding wetlands. “Over the past few years, the state, local governments, …

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TRANSITIONING FROM MODERATE TO LOW RISK PHASE Utah …

WEBOn Saturday, May 16, Utah is transitioning from the moderate (orange) to the low (yellow) risk level, except for Grand, Summit, and Wasatch counties, Salt Lake City and West Valley City, which will remain in the moderate (orange) phase.

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Executive Appropriation Committee Recommends Utah State Budget

WEBThe recommendations include increasing the education budget by $578.3 million in ongoing revenue, and $338.7 million in one-time funds, a 19.7% increase. The EAC budget recommendations also allocate $413.4 million (one-time) and $14.2 million (ongoing) to Utah’s continuous water efforts, $400 million in tax relief, over $1 billion in

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