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.
May 19, 2022
What the Cox-Henderson administration accomplished in our first 500 days – and what’s next
SALT LAKE CITY (May 19, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson marked their 500th day in office by releasing a list of their major achievements to the public. They also thanked state employees, legislators and community members for their help in accomplishing these goals. “The past 500 days have been exhilarating – full of challenges
February 26, 2022
Gov. Gov. Cox orders Russian products removed from state liquor stores
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 26, 2022) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an executive order requiring the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to remove all Russian-produced and Russian-branded products from its shelves immediately. “Russia’s ruthless attack on a sovereign nation is an egregious violation of human rights,” Gov. Cox said. “Utah stands in solidarity with Ukraine and will
February 8, 2022
Gov. Cox substitute teaches in local junior high school, encourages state employees and Utahns to help keep schools open
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 8, 2022) – Leading by example, Gov. Spencer Cox filled in as an 8th grade history teacher at West Lake STEM Junior High School in the Granite School District today. The action comes after he issued an executive order on Jan. 31, 2022, granting state employees 30 hours of administrative leave to substitute as teachers and
January 31, 2022
Gov. Cox providing time off for state employees to substitute in Utah schools
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 31, 2022) — Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an executive order permitting state employees to take approved leave time from their state job to fill staffing gaps in a Utah public or private school. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has brought an unprecedented wave of absenteeism among teachers and education staff and labor shortages are exacerbating
January 5, 2022
Gov. Cox declares a liquid petroleum gas emergency
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 4, 2022) – Freezing temperatures and road closures due to weather conditions have prompted a spike in demand for propane in Utah and neighboring states, but federal regulations limit the number of hours drivers can work to deliver liquid petroleum gas. As a result, Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an emergency order to suspend those rules
October 12, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson order paid leave for mental health treatment and education
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 12, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued an executive order granting all state executive branch employees four (4) hours of administrative leave to address mental health issues. A recent CDC survey found that nearly 41% of respondents reported an adverse mental or behavioral health condition, such as anxiety, depression, loneliness,