facebook-pixel

Gov. Spencer Cox suggests he wants some changes in Legislature’s plan to rein in his emergency powers

The new governor says he recognizes the power of the legislative branch to make changes but has urged leaders ‘to not overreact to something that happens every 100 years.’

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) In this Jan. 21, 2021, file photo, Gov. Spencer Cox delivers his State of the State address at the Capitol in Salt Lake City. Cox and legislative leaders have been talking privately about how to change the state's emergency powers act with more behind-closed-doors negotiating in the works.