Cox urges lawmakers to have virtue as national leaders make 'a mockery' of it
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Key Points:
- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox emphasized the importance of "virtue" as the foundation of American democracy in his State of the State address, calling for moral character and humility among leaders amid national political divisions.
- Cox highlighted Utah as an example of virtues like order, justice, and moderation, and urged lawmakers to focus on improving literacy, expanding homeownership, and protecting children from social media harms during the legislative session.
- The governor proposed policies such as third-grade reading retention, increased housing supply through zoning reform, and a crackdown on street homelessness combined with expanded treatment for addiction and mental illness.
- Utah Democratic leaders responded by criticizing Republican proposals, emphasizing the need to address child hunger, housing affordability, and healthcare access, while accusing Republicans of undermining democracy
