Julia Pappas
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Welcome to Governor Cox’s press shop. Here you can stay up-to-date on press releases, blog posts and more communication coming directly from our office.
September 5, 2024
Gov. Cox and First Lady Cox honor Utah artists at Governor’s Mansion Artist Awards
SALT LAKE CITY (September 4, 2024) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox honored Utah artists who positively impact the arts and their communities at the September 2024 Governor’s Mansion Artist Awards. This year’s honorees include performing artist Terry Goedel, founder of N8tivehoop; and visual artist Jeff Leatham, Florist. The Eccles Family also received the Lifetime
September 3, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE: Gov. Cox reverts funds to the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Program
MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Nic Naylor Office of the Governor (385) 602-9159, [email protected] Gov. Cox reverts unspent ARP to GEER to cover school lunch debt SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 3, 2024) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has redirected $1.2 million of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) funds to the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Program (GEER), creating a new grant
September 3, 2024
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson: Schedule for Sept 2-6
**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.** **Please direct all media inquiries to Nic Naylor, while Emma Williams is on maternity
August 30, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered for Overdose Awareness Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 30, 2024 Contact: Nic Naylor* Office of the Governor (385) 602-9159, [email protected] Gov. Cox orders flags to fly at half-staff on Aug. 31, 2024 SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 30, 2024) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be
August 30, 2024
Rural Affairs Quarterly Report – August 2024
We’re excited to share our Rural Affairs Quarterly Report for August 2024. The report contains a wide range of investments, engagement and growth happening in rural Utah! Our administration is committed to supporting rural Utah and ensuring every Utahn has the access and opportunities they deserve. Read the full rural report here.
August 29, 2024
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox declares a Day of Prayer, Fasting and Contemplation
NEWS RELEASE Aug. 29, 2024 Contact: Nic Naylor* Office of the Governor (385) 602-9159, [email protected] Gov. Cox declares American Founders and Constitution Month and a Day of Prayer, Fasting and Contemplation SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 29. 2024) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has declared September 2024 as American Founders and Constitution Month and Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, as a Day of