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.
January 20, 2022
Watch: Gov. Gov. Cox calls on Utahns to work together on quality of life issues in his 2022 State of the State address
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 20, 2022) – In his second State of the State address, Gov. Spencer Cox called on Utahns to rally around the state’s children and move forward together on the most pressing challenges facing the state. “… I pledge my hands and my heart in this work,” Gov. Cox said. “It is our privilege to represent the
January 14, 2022
Utah COVID-19 Briefing: Jan. 14, 2022
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 14, 2022) — Click here to watch this week’s COVID-19 briefing. ASL interpretation is provided. Traducción al español en EmergenciasUtah. Some information from this briefing includes: The virus is so prevalent right now that anybody who has symptoms should assume they are positive. And almost anybody who has spent any time in public settings over the past two weeks
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
November 18, 2021
Watch: Gov Cox hosts monthly news conference
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 18, 2021) — Click here to watch Gov. Cox’s monthly news conference hosted by PBS Utah. ASL interpretation is provided. Some highlights from this news conference include: Due to high transmission levels in our state, all individuals 18+ who are fully vaccinated should consider a booster dose now. 44,110 kids in Utah between the ages of
November 16, 2021
Gov. Cox signs 10 bills
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov 16, 2021) – Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 10 bills. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 Special Legislative Session to 12. All of the bills from the special session have now been signed. Information on these bills can be found below. HB2002 Unemployment Insurance Rates Amendments, Lisonbee, K.
October 30, 2021
Utah elected officials join lawsuit opposing federal vaccine mandate
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 30, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Attorney General Sean D. Reyes, Senate President J. Stuart Adams, House Speaker Brad Wilson, State Auditor John Dougall and State Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks are united in joining a lawsuit opposing the proposed federal mandate requiring vaccinations for federal contractor employees nationwide. President Biden continues