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.
December 6, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson unveil FY2023 budget
SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 7, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson unveiled their budget recommendations and priorities for Fiscal Year 2023. Their proposal highlights historic investments in education and infrastructure (including water and affordable housing) while also providing $160 million in tax relief to Utahns through a grocery tax credit. “Grounded in our One
October 20, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson release One Utah Roadmap update
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 20, 2021) — With the completion of some of the goals outlined in the One Utah Roadmap, the Cox-Henderson administration has refined and reset priorities for the next 250 days and beyond. Version 2 of the One Utah Roadmap hones in on the administration’s top priorities that will be managed by the Governor’s Office. These six
October 19, 2021
Gov. Cox announces Afghan Community Fund to help refugees
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 19, 2021) — Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox, along with officials from Zions Bank, World Trade Center Utah, Utah’s refugee resettlement network and the Afghan community, announced the launch of the Afghan Community Fund. The fund will ensure Utah is prepared to welcome and support 765 new Afghan arrivals in the coming months. “So many generous
October 18, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson held a second executive branch community service project
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct.18) — The Cox-Henderson administration held its second hands-on executive branch service project this year. As outlined in the administration’s One Utah Roadmap, service is a core value for Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson. Two service projects will be held each year. Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson, First Lady Abby Cox, cabinet members and
September 24, 2021
Gov. Cox statement on death of Utah National Guard Staff Sgt. Olmstead
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 24, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox offers his deepest sympathy to the family of Staff Sgt. Paul Lincoln Olmstead. Olmstead died while participating in the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Maritime Assessment Course on Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Sept. 21, 2021. The governor has issued the following statement: “We are devastated to hear of the passing
September 16, 2021
Gov. Cox provides update on Afghan refugees coming to Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 15, 2021) — Today the U.S. Department of State confirmed that Utah can expect to resettle 765 Afghan arrivals in the coming months. The first Afghans from this group will begin arriving in October, though specifics about the timeline are still being determined. Gov. Cox has provided the following statement on what we know so far: