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.
July 26, 2021
Gov. Cox proposes occupational licensure review process after receiving reports from first executive order
SALT LAKE CITY (July 26, 2021) — Governor Spencer Cox has proposed a new Systemic Licensure Review Process after receiving agency reports to his first Executive Order addressing occupational licensing. This new process will ensure that Utah’s license reform efforts continue long after the executive order. “Regulatory creep is real. Regulations exist to protect the health and safety of Utah
June 14, 2021
Watch: Gov. Cox answers your questions live in a virtual town hall
SALT LAKE CITY (June 14, 2021) — Have a question for us? Now’s your chance to ask! Join us for a Facebook Live at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15. We’ll talk about drought conditions, wildfire prevention and more. You can ask your questions live or submit them here: https://bit.ly/FBLive615. Sign up for our #OneUtah newsletter to get weekly updates from the
May 13, 2021
Gov. Cox issues another drought executive order
SALT LAKE CITY (May 13, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox issued a new Executive Order today declaring a state of emergency due to continued drought conditions. This declaration allows drought-affected communities, agricultural producers and others to continue the process that may provide access to state or federal emergency resources. This action continues the state Emergency Operations Plan and the state
May 6, 2021
Gov. Cox issues new executive order, establishes effective oversight over state agency rulemaking
SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox has issued a new order redefining administrative rules. The Office of Administrative Rules will review each rule submitted for publication to ensure the drafting and formatting is consistent with the current edition of the Office of Administrative Rules’ Rulewriting Manual for Utah. This is currently performed by the Governor’s Office.
May 6, 2021
Gov. Cox issues new executive order, updates COVID-19 vaccination plan
SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2021) — In close consultation with local health departments, government authorities, vaccine providers and the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an Executive Order updating the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. It now removes the requirement that all prime doses of vaccines are administered within 7 days of receipt. Early on in
May 3, 2021
Gov. Cox orders water conservation measures at all state facilities
SALT LAKE CITY (May 3, 2021) — In response to ongoing concerns about extremely dry conditions, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an executive order forbidding irrigation at state facilities between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., requiring that sprinklers are shut off during rain storms and making sure landscape watering systems are operating efficiently. Executive Order 2021-10 also encourages local governments