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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.
April 19, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial signing for economic development bills
SALT LAKE CITY (April 19, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: HB35: Economic Development Modifications HB333: Economic And Workforce Development Amendments SB212: Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program HB326: State Innovation Amendments HB243: Regulatory Sandbox Program Amendments SB95: Limitations On Employer Liability HB335: Blockchain And Digital Innovation Task Force SB182: Digital Asset Amendments SB93:
April 12, 2022
Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Theresa Foxley and Dan Hemmert to Inland Port Authority
SALT LAKE CITY (April 12, 2022) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has named Theresa Foxley and Dan Hemmert to the Inland Port Authority Board. In March, the Utah Legislature passed HB443 which requires the governor to appoint two individuals to the Inland Port Authority Board: one who is engaged in statewide economic development or corporate recruitment and retention; and one
March 7, 2022
Gov. Cox urges President Biden to eliminate barriers to increasing U.S. domestic oil and gas production
SALT LAKE CITY (March 7, 2022) — Gov. Spencer Cox sent a letter to President Joe Biden today encouraging him to eliminate any barriers to increasing U.S. domestic oil and gas production. Read the letter in its entirety below. Dear Mr. President, I appreciate many of the actions you’ve taken over the past two weeks to isolate Russia and provide
February 18, 2022
Governor’s Office and Legislature Release Updated Budget Estimates
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 18, 2022) – The Governor’s Office, Utah Senate, and House of Representatives released revenue numbers for state fiscal year (FY) 2022-23. Utah is leading the nation in economic performance and continues to exceed expectations. Though Utah’s economy is strong, there are significant factors, including federal stimulus wind down, that may dampen revenue gains. Updated budget estimates
February 10, 2022
Gov. Cox issues statement on tax cuts approved by Utah Legislature
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 10, 2022) — Gov. Spencer Cox issued the following statement in response to the tax relief package approved by the Utah Legislature. “As a freshman legislator nine years ago, I supported an earned income tax credit to benefit low- and moderate-income Utahns. Every year since I have worked to get the EITC signed into law. I
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