Gov. Cox declares statewide state of emergency over drought

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Gov. Cox declares statewide state of emergency over drought

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Published on May 21, 2026, 1:14:03 PM
Total time: 00:22:17

Episode Description

The drought continues to worsen across the state, and we still have several months of hotter, drier weather to go. In other words, it's not looking great. Today, Governor Spencer Cox declared a statewide state of emergency over the drought. In his executive order, the governor says the drought comes on the heels of the worst snowpack on record. We hear from the governor and other state leaders during a LIVE news conference. Holly and Greg then share thoughts on a question that was asked of the governor about water and data centers.

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