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Media inquiries: Please contact the office's Public Information Officer, Ashley Okawa, at ashleyokawa@utah.gov or 801-518-3765.
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July 2014 Map of the Month: Broadband Availability on Tribal Land

On the whole, Utah has great broadband coverage, especially in urban areas. While Utah’s broadband coverage in comparison to similar states…
July 30, 2014
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Governor Herbert and GOED Welcome New Executive Director

Governor Gary R. Herbert has selected Val Hale as the new executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.…
July 30, 2014

The Unhackable Dream

It has never been more important to adopt cyber-security measures…
July 29, 2014

Gov. Herbert names new director of the Office of Economic Development

Val Hale as director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development…
July 29, 2014

France’s Highest Distinction to be Awarded to Utah Resident

Dean C. Larson will be awarded with the French Legion of Honor…
July 28, 2014
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Register Today for the Utah Global Forum

The Utah Global Forum will be held Wednesday, September 24, 2014.  The forum will be an exceptional opportunity to facilitate…
July 25, 2014
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USDA Plans to Increase Lending Opportunities for Broadband

CoBank, a cooperative bank, recently committed $10 billion to the new U.S. Rural Infrastructure Opportunity Fund. Teaming with the U.S.…
July 25, 2014
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August 2014 Map of the Month: Transition to FCC Data Collection

Changes are coming to the data collection process for broadband availability mapping data. Since 2010, states have collected data from…
July 23, 2014
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FCC Launches Rural Broadband Experiments

In an effort to increase broadband access in rural areas, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced details of its upcoming…
July 21, 2014
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FCC Releases E-Rate Modernization Order

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released an order making reforms to the E-Rate Program. In modernizing the E-Rate program, the…
July 17, 2014

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