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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.
February 22, 2021
Gov. Cox signs a joint letter to President Biden on the oil and gas ban
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 22, 2021) — The following joint letter signed by Gov. Spencer Cox and 16 other Republican governors was sent to President Biden opposing the oil and gas leasing ban. Gov. Cox joined Gov. Mark Gordon, Wyoming; Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama; Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Alaska; Gov. Doug Ducey, Arizona; Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas; Gov. Brad Little, Idaho;
February 19, 2021
Governor’s Office and Legislature release updated budget estimates
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 19, 2021) — The Governor’s Office, Utah State Senate and House of Representatives released updated revenue numbers for state fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The revenue estimates show the longstanding strength of Utah’s economy, despite unprecedented financial challenges due to COVID-19. The new consensus revenue estimates identify $112 million in additional ongoing money and $315 million
February 18, 2021
Watch: Gov. Spencer Cox gives monthly update on COVID-19 vaccines, Legislative bills and more
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 18, 2021) — At his monthly news conference, Gov. Spencer Cox gave an update on Utah’s coronavirus vaccine plans and discussed his stance on a number of Legislative bills. So far, he’s signed five bills on Feb. 12, 10 bills on Feb. 5, and one bill on Jan. 22. You can watch the news conference, hosted by PBS Utah, here.
February 15, 2021
Feb. 15 – Feb. 19, 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 12, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox signs five bills
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 12, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed five bills. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to 16. Information on these bills can be found below. HB 12 Deceased Voter Amendments. Winder, M. HB 60 Conceal Carry Firearms Amendments. Brooks,W. HCR 6 Concurrent Resolution Recognizing
February 12, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox names new members to the Utah State Board of Education and Utah State Charter School Board
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 12, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has nominated Stacey Hutchings to the Utah State Board of Education, and Erik Olson to the Utah State Charter School Board. Both appointments require Senate approval. Stacey Hutchings is a third generation teacher who taught history and Spanish. She taught at Kearns Jr. High and Riverton High School, and