Utah's Strength Lies in Its Quirks, Compassion, and Rejection of Zero-Sum Thinking, Says Gov. Cox in State of the State Address
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Gov. Cox highlighted Utah's quirks and "weirdness" but said the state continues to top rankings and metrics due to residents' "abundance mindset" and rejection of "zero-sum thinking."
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Cox urged tackling major issues like housing affordability through proposals to build 35,000 starter homes over 5 years, rejecting notions the state is growing too fast.
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On homelessness, Cox pushed for "compassion and accountability," ending sanctioned camping, providing services, and applying consequences.
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Cox said the world needs more selfless, compassionate people like his late granduncle Iven Cox and proclaimed "the state has never been stronger."
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In the Democratic response, leaders opposed recent diversity/equity bills, stating DEI policies are "essential" and "a diverse, inclusive society is stronger."