Governor's News

**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  Aug. 26-30, 2024  **The governor’s schedule is subject to

NEWS RELEASE Aug. 23, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams  Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, [email protected] Gov. Cox issues executive order declaring a State of Emergency due to flooding SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 23, 2024) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to recent flooding in Utah communities.  Many Utahns have

NEWS RELEASE Aug. 23, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams  Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, [email protected] Nominees announced for Third District Court vacancy SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 23, 2024) – The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Court. This position was created by the Legislature during the 2024 Legislative Session. The nominees for

NEWS RELEASE Aug. 22, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams  Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, [email protected]  Gov. Spencer Cox signs three bills  SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 22, 2024) – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signs three bills from the August special session.  Information on the bills signed today can be found below: ###

NEWS RELEASE  Aug. 20, 2024 Contacts:        Emma Williams Office of the Governor 385-303-4383, [email protected] Aundrea Peterson Utah Senate 801-791-3365, [email protected]  Paige Bridges Utah House of Representatives 801-258-1178, [email protected] Alex Curcio  Utah Attorney General’s Office  385-499-0798, [email protected]  Utah files landmark lawsuit challenging federal control over most BLM land Utah’s lawsuit seeks to end unconstitutional federal control over 18.5 million acres of

NEWS ADVISORY Aug. 19, 2024 Contacts:        Emma Williams Office of the Governor 385-303-4383, [email protected] Aundrea Peterson Utah Senate 801-791-3365, [email protected]  Paige Bridges Utah House of Representatives 801-258-1178, [email protected] Alex Curcio  Utah Attorney General’s Office  385-499-0798, [email protected]  Utah Public Lands Announcement What:  Gov. Spencer J. Cox, along with Utah leaders, will hold a press conference to announce state action for Utah public lands.   Printed and