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Governor's News

October 15, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Nominees announced for Eighth District Court vacancy

NEWS RELEASE Oct. 11, 2024 Contact: Robert Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected]  Nominees announced for Eighth District Court vacancy SALT LAKE CITY – The Eighth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Eighth District Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Clark A. McClellan on Dec. 31, 2024. The nominees for
October 15, 2024

NEWS ADVISORY: Gov. Spencer J. Cox to host press conference on fentanyl crisis today

MEDIA ADVISORY Oct. 15, 2024 Contact: Robert Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected]  Gov. Spencer J. Cox to host press conference on fentanyl crisis today What: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and statewide leaders will host a press conference focused on addressing the fentanyl crisis in Utah by identifying and resolving critical gaps in prevention, treatment and law enforcement efforts.
October 15, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule 10/14/24 – 10/18/24

**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  Oct. 14-18, 2024 **The governor’s schedule is subject to
October 8, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox unveils ‘Operation Gigawatt’

NEWS RELEASE Oct. 8, 2024 Contact: Robert Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected]  Gov. Cox unveils ‘Operation Gigawatt’ Plan calls for doubling power production over the next 10 years SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 8, 2024) – In response to the looming energy crisis, today at the One Utah Summit, Gov. Spencer Cox shared Operation Gigawatt, an initiative to double Utah’s
October 7, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule 10/7/24 – 10/11/24

**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  Oct. 7-11, 2024 **The governor’s schedule is subject to
September 30, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 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  Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, 2024 **The governor’s schedule