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.
March 17, 2022
Utah ranks high for public health emergency preparedness, report finds
SALT LAKE CITY (March 17, 2022) — Trust For America’s Health released its annual Ready or Not Report this week, which found that Utah is among the top states prepared for public health emergencies. The report, Ready or Not 2021: Protecting the Public’s Health Against Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism, measured states’ performance on 10 key emergency preparedness indicators placing 20 states —
February 22, 2022
What you need to know about Utah’s new ‘Steady State‘ COVID-19 response
This past week, we announced that it’s time for Utah’s response to the coronavirus pandemic to shift to better match where we are. By March 31, our response will transition to what we are calling a “Steady State.” Some elements of the response will transition to being the responsibility of our highly capable health care systems. This will allow our
January 28, 2022
Gov. Cox names new state Medicaid Director
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 28, 2022) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox announced the appointment of Jennifer Strohecker as the state’s new Medicaid Director. The appointment is subject to approval by the Utah Senate. “I’m very pleased to have Jennifer take on this new role,” Gov. Cox said. “Her success in directing health care initiatives and fostering productive relationships with stakeholders
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
December 16, 2021
Gov. Cox names new state Medicaid Director
SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 16, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox announced the appointment of Jack Szczepanowski as the state’s new Medicaid Director. The appointment is subject to approval by the Utah Senate. “I’m very pleased to welcome Jack to Team Utah,” Gov. Cox said. “His experience in analyzing financial data and understanding this important program will serve Utahns
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