Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is in the news as state leaders push back on national moves and legal battles; Cox, a Republican, has led Utah since 2021 after serving as lieutenant governor.
The USDA terminated nearly $9 million in grants to Native and underserved farmers, citing concerns over DEI and wasteful spending. The move affects projects in Montana and other states, prompting criticism from awardees who say the reasons are unfounded and harmful to economic progress.