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Governor's News

July 29, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson: Schedule for July 29-Aug 2, 2024

**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.**  **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor’s schedules may change.** Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule  July 29-Aug. 2, 2024  **The governor’s schedule is subject
July 26, 2024

Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Shawn Howell to the Fourth District Court

NEWS RELEASE July 26, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams  Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, [email protected] Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Shawn Howell to the Fourth District Court SALT LAKE CITY (July 26, 2024) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Shawn Howell to the Fourth District Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Robert Lund’s departure. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah
July 26, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Judge Rita Cornish to new Business and Chancery Court

NEWS RELEASE July 26, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams  Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, [email protected] Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Judge Rita Cornish to new Business and Chancery Court SALT LAKE CITY (July 26, 2024) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Judge Rita Cornish to become the first judge in the new Business and Chancery Court. The Business and Chancery court was created by
July 24, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Salt Lake City, Utah officially awarded the 2034 Olympic Host Contract

MEDIA RELEASE July 24, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams  Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, [email protected] Salt Lake City, Utah officially awarded the 2034 Olympic Host Contract  SALT LAKE CITY (July 24, 2024) – Today the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially awarded Salt Lake City, Utah the host contract for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.  After 32 years and
July 22, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson: Schedule for July 22-26, 2024

**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.**  **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor’s schedules may change.** Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule  July 22-26, 2024  **The governor’s
July 16, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson: Schedule for July 15-19, 2024

**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.**  **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor’s schedules may change.  Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule  July 15-19, 2024  **The governor’s