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.
June 9, 2022
Gov. Cox and UDVMA recognize Servicemember of the Year award recipients
SALT LAKE CITY (June 9, 2022) — The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and Governor Spencer J. Cox participated in the second annual Servicemember of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday afternoon. The purpose of the awards was to recognize the outstanding performers from each of the major military entities in the state representing the Army, Navy, Air
May 19, 2022
What the Cox-Henderson administration accomplished in our first 500 days – and what’s next
SALT LAKE CITY (May 19, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson marked their 500th day in office by releasing a list of their major achievements to the public. They also thanked state employees, legislators and community members for their help in accomplishing these goals. “The past 500 days have been exhilarating – full of challenges
April 18, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial bill signing for opportunity and inclusion
SALT LAKE CITY (April 18, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: SB216: Modifications To Driver License Examination SB104: Community Health Worker Certification Process HB238: State Holiday Modifications SB58: Day Of Remembrance Observing The Incarceration Of Japanese Americans SCR6: Encouraging Support For Internationally Adopted Individuals HCR15: Concurrent Resolution Condemning Antisemitism SCR9: Honoring The
April 12, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial signing of law enforcement and mental health bills
SALT LAKE CITY (April 12, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: HB194: Department of Corrections Education Services SB171: Behavioral Health Curriculum Program HB13: Special License Plate Designation HB226: Higher Education and Corrections Council HB289: Insurance Coverage for Emergency Medical Service Personnel HB138: Juvenile Justice Modifications HB117: Victim Address Confidentiality Program SB126: Officer
March 22, 2022
Gov. cox signs 21 bills, vetoes one bill of the 2022 General Legislative Session
SALT LAKE CITY (March 22, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 21 bills. The governor also vetoed one bill. This brings the total number of signed or vetoed pieces of legislation from the 2022 General Legislative Session to 143. Information on these bills can be found below. You can learn more about other bills from this session here.
March 4, 2022
Gov. Cox joins announcement of Driven To Assist fundraising initiative to benefit Ukrainian refugees
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 3, 2022) – Gov. Spencer Cox will join the Larry H. Miller Company and the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation to announce a Driven to Assist community fundraiser and donation drive to benefit refugees fleeing Ukraine. “This donation drive of cash and goods will make a life-saving difference to those Ukrainians forced to