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.
July 6, 2025
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
June 23, 2025
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.
June 22, 2025
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
June 19, 2025
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)
June 10, 2025
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
June 5, 2025
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.