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Governor's News

September 18, 2024

NEWS ADVISORY: Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson to launch One Utah Service Fellowship

NEWS ADVISORY Sept. 18, 2024 Contact: Rob Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected]  Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson to launch One Utah Service Fellowship What:  Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson will launch the One Utah Service Fellowship, the state’s groundbreaking youth initiative designed to strengthen the spirit of service and volunteerism across Utah. When:
September 18, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox appoints two judges to Fifth District Court

NEWS RELEASE Sept. 19, 2024 Contact: Rob Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected]  Gov. Cox appoints two judges to Fifth District Court SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 19, 2024) – Gov. Spencer Cox has announced the appointments of Ryan Christiansen and Meb Anderson to serve as judges in the Fifth District Court. Both appointments are subject to approval by
September 17, 2024

Nominees announced for Fourth District Court vacancy

NEWS RELEASE Sept. 17, 2024 Contact: Rob Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected]  Nominees announced for Fourth District Court vacancy SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Fourth District Court. This position results from the retirement of Judge James Brady, Dec. 31, 2024.  The nominees
September 17, 2024

Nominees announced for Second District Juvenile Court vacancy

NEWS RELEASE Sept. 17, 2024 Contact: Rob Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected]  Nominees announced for Second District Juvenile Court vacancy SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Second District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Second District Juvenile Court. This position results from the retirement of Judge Sharon Sipes, Dec. 16, 2024. 
September 17, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox commends Meta’s new teen accounts initiative but says more is needed

NEWS RELEASE Sept. 17, 2024 Contact: Robert Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected] Utah Gov. Spencer Cox commends Meta’s new teen accounts initiative but says more is needed SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 17, 2024) – Today, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a statement regarding Meta’s recent announcement of the introduction of teen accounts on Instagram, aimed at providing a
September 16, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule Sept. 16-20, 2024

**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.**  **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor’s schedules may change.** Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule  Sept. 16-20, 2024 **The governor’s schedule is subject to