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.
February 28, 2022
Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson and other officials stand in solidarity with Ukraine
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 28, 2022) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox praised the courage and patriotism of Ukrainians in the face of Russian aggression and asked Utahns to support Ukraine during a rally at the Utah State Capitol this evening. “The assault on Ukraine has exposed Vladimir Putin for what he is — a brutal dictator hell-bent on forcing his
February 28, 2022
Gov. Cox: Utah Stands with Ukraine
From the governor’s desk: There is a special anniversary commemorating an iconic moment in U.S. history that you may have missed last week. Feb. 23 was the 77th anniversary of the raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi during the battle of Iwo Jima. You know that iconic picture of those brave Marines who stood on top of Iwo Jima
February 23, 2022
Gov. Cox announces Utah’s Adopt-A-School program
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 23, 2022) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Talent Ready Utah, in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education, are pleased to announce the launch of the Utah Adopt-A-School program. Today, the governor issued an invitation to Utah businesses to help support Utah’s K-12 schools and provide access to new opportunities for Utah students. Utah’s
February 23, 2022
Gov. Cox provides an update on Afghan arrivals to kick off ‘Afghan Day on the Hill’
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 23, 2022) — Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox kicked off ”Afghan Day on the Hill” by announcing that nearly all of the 900 Afghans assigned to Utah for resettlement have arrived. He called on Utahns to help secure long-term housing for the final 220 individuals which would require 50 units. “We recognize the housing challenges being
February 19, 2022
Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of Col. Gail Halvorsen
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 19, 2022) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of the life and legacy of Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, whose courage and compassion inspired generations both across the United States
February 15, 2022
Help Utahns experiencing homelessness by donating on your state tax forms
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 15, 2022) — Following today’s visit to formerly homeless residents of Pamela’s Place, a permanent supportive housing apartment complex, Gov. Spencer J. Cox encouraged Utahns to give to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund on their 2021 Utah state tax forms. Donations can also easily be made online at jobs.utah.gov/htf. Gov. Cox also assisted community advocate