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Spencer Cox: “Governor Spencer Cox called on America to return to Virtue.”

Featuring: Spencer Cox, Republican | Governor of Utah

Gov. Spencer Cox gives State of the State address

Published January 23, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:17

… in this short 45 day legislative session to break down what happened up on Capitol Hill. ABC4's Kate Garner brings us the highlights. As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, Governor Spencer Cox called on America to return to Virtue. And he highlighted some bills that are going through the legislature this session that could do just that for Utahns, including addressing students, reading levels, the impacts of social media on children and housing. (00:17–00:22)

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“Governor Cox said that virtue is meant to be applied to governance.”
Gov. Spencer Cox gives State of the State address | Uploaded January 23, 2026 | 00:40-00:44
“Part of that means not rushing to pass a large number of bills.”
Gov. Spencer Cox gives State of the State address | Uploaded January 23, 2026 | 00:43-00:47
“He did highlight some work that is being done to improve the lives of Utahns, like education reform to address low reading levels.”
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“Then there was social media and limiting children's access to it.”
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“As Governor, Cox reiterated the need for America to return to virtue.”
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