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.
February 5, 2021
FAQ: Utah social services consolidation
Utah cannot afford a delay in improving delivery of critical services to our underserved and marginalized communities. To ensure we have the right structure in place that better serves individuals and families as quickly as possible, the Executive Office of the Governor, working with Rep. Paul Ray, supports passage of a bill during the 2021 general legislative session that would
February 5, 2021
Here’s who’s eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Utah
On Feb. 4, Utah reached an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19: We officially administered more vaccine doses than the number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19. In other good news: The federal government announced it will increase vaccine allocation by 5%. That means Utah will get a weekly allocation of 42,000 doses a week. And all
February 5, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox signs 10 bills
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 5, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 10 bills on Feb. 4. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to 11. Information on these bills can be found below: HB1 Higher Education Base Budget.Kelly, M. HB4 Business Economic Development and Labor Base Budget. Watkins, C. HB6
February 4, 2021
Utah COVID-19 Briefing: Feb. 4, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 4, 2021) — Click here to watch this week’s COVID-19 briefing. ASL interpretation is provided. Traducción al español en Univision 32. Some highlights from this briefing include: We’ve administered 362,701 doses of the coronavirus vaccine. We reached a really important milestone: We have now administered more doses than the number of people who have tested positive
February 1, 2021
Feb. 1 – Feb. 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 1, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox names Rex Facer as chair of the independent redistricting commission
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 1, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Rex L. Facer II as chair of the state’s independent redistricting commission. Facer, an associate professor of public management in the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics at Brigham Young University’s Marriott School, teaches in the Master of Public Administration program, a position he’s held since