Julia Pappas
Deputy Director of Communications
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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.
May 24, 2021
Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget completes Executive Branch Pay Equity Study
SALT LAKE CITY (May 24, 2021) — The Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB) recently completed a study of executive branch state employees, their wages, and demographic and workplace characteristics such as gender, minority status, tenure, and work performed in order to inform efforts to narrow the gender pay gap. The study contains four key findings suggesting that while,
May 12, 2021
Report: Utah’s ranks first in the U.S. for its economic outlook
SALT LAKE CITY (May 12, 2021) — For the 14th year in a row, Rich States, Poor States has ranked Utah first in the United States for its economic outlook. “We’re pleased that Utah is being recognized,” Gov. Cox said. “This administration will continue working hard to achieve economic success that lifts all of Utah.” Read the full report here: ###
May 12, 2021
Gov. Cox to end pandemic unemployment payments
SALT LAKE CITY (May 12, 2021) — Encouraged by positive job growth, Gov. Spencer Cox announced the discontinuation of the federal unemployment programs tied to the pandemic as part of the federal stimulus package. The $300 weekly stimulus payment, as well as the other federal unemployment programs, will end June 26, 2021. “This is the natural next step in getting
May 4, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson hold ceremonial signing of economic advancement bills
SALT LAKE CITY (May 4, 2021) — The commitment to develop talent, incentivize businesses and foster innovation through economic advancement is a priority of the Cox-Henderson administration as outlined in the One Utah Roadmap, its plan for the first 500 days. In celebration of these goals, Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson held a ceremonial signing for the following bills:
April 29, 2021
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial signing of government efficiency bills
SALT LAKE CITY (April 29, 2021) — Government must be innovative and responsive to the public it serves. This is a top priority in our One Utah Roadmap, and it’s something we’ve been working on since day one. Today we ceremonially signed six bills that make your government more efficient. Here’s a look at them: HB313 Heritage and Arts Amendments
April 14, 2021
A look at what we’ve done in our first 100 days – and what’s next
It’s been 100 days since our inauguration ceremony, and Team Utah has been working tirelessly to reach crucial milestones in our #OneUtah Roadmap. We want to keep you in the loop, so here’s a 100-day update on each of our six key priorities and a look at what you can expect. Economic Advancement What we’ve done: We repealed social security