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Utah to receive $55 Million Salt Lake City—The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection, with the Office of the Utah Attorney General, today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing …
Supports the State Housing Plan and Explores HOA Regulatory Reform Salt Lake City–The Utah Department of Commerce is pleased to announce the establishment of a new working group spearheaded by the Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman (OHOAO). This initiative, identified as one of the tactics in the new State Strategic Housing Plan, aims to identify HOA-related concerns and propose …
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Utah has joined a multi-state agreement requiring Albertsons to pay more than $773.7 million to resolve its role in fueling the opioid epidemic. Utah is expected to receive at least $10.7 million from the proposed settlement, adding to the more than $616 million the state is now projected to receive from national opioid settlements combined. …
Utah to receive $10.7 million for opioid abatement SALT LAKE CITY—Utah today joined a multistate agreement in principle requiring Albertsons to pay more than $773.7 million to resolve its role in fueling the opioid epidemic. Utah is expected to receive at least $10.7 million from the proposed settlement, adding to the more than $616 million the state is now projected …
Utah’s Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing forms a specialized task force to address sexual misconduct reports. SALT LAKE CITY–The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) announced the formation of a task force to tackle the rise of sexual misconduct complaints against professional license holders. “The misuse of a professional license to perpetrate sexual misconduct is not just a …
Comprehensive strategy convenes expertise to ensure Utah leads the nation in responsible, pro-human AI development. SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 25, 2026) — The Utah Department of Commerce and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) today announced the members of Utah’s Pro-Human Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force. The creation of this specialized task force marks the activation of Utah’s previously …
Strengthening trust in Utah’s commercial activities and protecting consumers was the driving commitment behind every milestone the Department of Commerce achieved in 2025. This past year saw us launch the Office of the Homeowners’ Association and host the Utah AI Summit, successes that clearly mark 2025 as a landmark year for our department. These achievements are a testament to our …
Engage with visionaries and industry leaders in groundbreaking conversations about how Utah is leading the way in the age of AI. SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah will elevate its role in the AI landscape by hosting its 2025 AI Summit, “Utah’s Pro-Human Leadership in the Age of AI,” on Dec. 1-2, 2025, at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake …
New Ombudsman Office to Guide HOAs and Residents Through Education and Dispute Resolution; Mandatory Re-registration for All Associations SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Utah Department of Commerce (Commerce) is excited to announce the official launch of the Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman (Office), a new resource created to assist Utahns in navigating the complexities of community living. The …
