Utah is 1st state to join Trump’s addiction recovery program. Here’s what we know so far.
Flanked by Trump officials, Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order launching the Recovery Utah Initiative.
(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during an event on Sept. 1, 2026. On Monday, Cox signed an executive order creating the Recovery Utah Initiative, aimed at making government more efficient when it comes to providing substance use and mental health treatment.