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In this June 16, 2022 episode, Let Me Speak to the Governor host  Maria Shilaos is joined by Governor Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents.  With gas prices rising above five dollars a gallon, callers are wondering if the state has considered a Gas Tax Holiday or other ways to relieve the high prices at our pumps. As Utah and the West continue in this historic draught people are asking what they can do to “Slow the Flow.” Other issues include Utah’s homeless situation, transportation expansion, and infrastructure.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this May 19, 2022 episode, Let Me Speak to the Governor guest host Lindsay Aerts is joined by Governor Spencer Cox remotely as he recovers from a coronavirus diagnosis. As Spring starts to turn into Summer listeners are worried about the impact of the continuing drought, they ask what is being done and what will be done to ease our water crisis. Utahns are worried about affording to live here, with Utah being one of the hottest spots for homebuyers in the nation we are experiencing a housing shortage and a steep rise in rent. And on lighter news, a listener asks for details on the new time capsule placed at the Utah State Capitol.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this April 2022 episode, Let Me Speak to the Governor host Maria Shilaos is joined by Governor Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents. Utah is experiencing some of its worst drought conditions on record and as such, today Gov. Cox has declared a state of emergency. Listeners ask about how to conserve water, economic incentives to do so, and what the state is doing to save. Other topics covered include the Transgender Student Athlete Participation bill, preventing credit card fraud in Utah, and more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this March 17, 2021 episode of Let Me Speak to the Governor host Maria Shilaos is joined by Governor Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents. With Russia's invasion of Ukraine heightening, Governor Cox tackles Utah's response and strategies to help Ukraine. Listeners ask a broad range of questions from housing concerns, inflation, and if Utah could get rid of the gas tax.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this February 2022 episode, Let Me Speak to the Governor host Maria Shilaos is joined by Governor Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents.  With the Utah State Legislature still in session for 2022, there are plenty of topics and bills on our callers' minds today. Bills from the potential new legislation would modify access to public records — again, to education reform, infrastructure problems, senior care, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this January 2021 episode, Let Me Speak to the Governor host Maria Shilaos is joined by Governor Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents.  Just before today’s episode, the Utah House of Representatives voted to overturn public mask mandates in Salt Lake and Summit counties today.  Amid this news, Gov. Cox answers questions regarding keeping Utah citizens safe while the coronavirus pandemic continues. Questions also cover the use of the Beehive States’ resources to conserve water, tax breaks, the problem of gerrymandering, and more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this December 16, 2021, of Let Me Speak to the Governor host Maria Shilaos is joined by Governor Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents.  As the year wraps up individuals are looking to the future of the state, from our redistricting map to bringing more manufacturing jobs, and medical marijuana, and taking better care of our students. Governor Cox answers the important questions and wishes everyone a warm holiday season.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this November 18, 2021 episode of Let Me Speak to the Governor host Maria Shilaos is joined by Governor Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents.  With Coronavirus Vaccine boosters opening up statewide for all adults tomorrow, Governor Cox tackles Utah’s continuing response to the pandemic. Listeners ask questions from social security concerns, to traffic control, and even what is decency in politics.

In this June 17,  2021 episode of Let Me Speak to the Governor host Maria Shilaos is joined by Governor Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents. On many callers' minds this month is concerns regarding the Beehive State’s longstanding drought and what can be done to prevent damage and protect people from the dangers of our dry state. Should we ban fireworks? Change laws regarding water usage? Ban lawns? Discussions also include encouraging coronavirus vaccinations in reluctant citizens, tackling the rising cost of living and housing, and more.

In this May 2021 episode, Let Me Speak to the Governor host Maria Shilaos is joined by Governor Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents. They cover topics from tackling education as the coronavirus pandemic wanes, repealing motorcycle laws, and even a teenager looking at how to get involved in local government. (There were some technical problems with the recording of portions of this episode. We apologize for this inconvenience.)

In this April 2021 episode, Let Me Speak to the Governor host Maria Shilaos is joined by Governor Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents. They cover topics from drought protecting urban design to Utah's Covid response, state stimulus spending, and more.

In this March 2021 episode, Let Me Speak to the Governor host Mara Shilaos is joined by Governor, Spencer Cox to answer live calls and texts from Utah residents. They cover topics from when adults can get their coronavirus vaccinations to the governor's opinion on rural development.