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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 3, 2021
Workforce Services opens 30 permanent jobs in rural Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (March 3, 2021) — Today the Department of Workforce Services announced 30 new permanent jobs for workers in rural communities. Since January, the department has added nearly 60 jobs outside the Wasatch Front to help boost the state’s economy. “These state jobs will provide new opportunities for Utahns in rural communities to thrive and prosper,” said Gov.
March 3, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox nominates new CIO of the Utah Department of Technology Services
SALT LAKE CITY (March 3, 2021) – Gov. Spencer Cox named Alan Fuller as the new chief information officer for the Utah Department of Technology Services. This position requires confirmation by the Utah State Senate. “Alan will bring a spirit of innovation and superior management skills to the state’s technology team,” Gov. Cox said. “His knowledge and experience as a
March 3, 2021
Gov. Cox signs one bill
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 2, 2021) — Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed one bill. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to 25. Information on this bill can be found below. SB41 Mental Health Access Amendments. Escamilla, L. Read about the other bills we’ve signed here: Feb. 25: Eight bills. Feb.
March 2, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox and Pamela Atkinson advocate for homeless Utah families by asking Utahns to donate on their state tax forms
SALT LAKE CITY (March 2, 2021) — Following a visit today at The Road Home Midvale Family Resource Center with a Utah family who recently experienced homelessness, Gov. Spencer J. Cox encouraged Utahns to give to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund on their 2020 Utah state tax forms. Donations can also easily be made online at jobs.utah.gov/htf. Gov. Cox also
March 1, 2021
March 1 – March 5, 2021: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson’s Schedule
Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to media and that a media Q&A is planned. Please note the Governor and Lt. Governor’s schedule may change dramatically due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Additional information on the governor’s media briefings will be made available in coming
February 26, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox announces Johnson & Johnson vaccine should be available next week
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 26, 2021) — Today, the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) unanimously recommended emergency use authorization of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, also known as the Janssen vaccine. Once approved by the FDA and with guidance we expect to come from the CDC Sunday, Utah expects to begin receiving doses Wednesday. “So many