Julia Pappas
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Governor's News

Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule

**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

Gov. Cox directs H.B. 267 referendum to be submitted to voters at 2026 general election

Gov. Cox today issued an executive order directing that the referendum regarding H.B. 267.

Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule

**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

Gov. Cox names Beau Mason Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public SafetyTwenty-year DPS veteran to succeed retiring Commissioner Jess Anderson

Gov. Cox today announced the appointment of Beau Mason as Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Moody’s Affirms Utah’s Aaa Credit Rating, Citing Strong Fiscal Governance and Resilience

SALT LAKE CITY (June 10, 2025) – Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed Utah’s Aaa issuer credit rating, reflecting the state’s strong economy, exemplary fiscal management, and minimal debt. Utah has never been rated below Aaa by any credit rating agency for its largest and most common debt, general obligation (GO) bonds. Currently, there are only 14 states that hold Aaa ratings

Gov. Cox Appoints John Deeds as Commissioner of the Utah State Tax Commission

Gov. Cox has appointed John Deeds as the newest commissioner of the Utah State Tax Commission. Deeds will succeed longtime commissioner Michael Cragun, who has served the state with distinction since 2009.