Governor's News

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Kasey Wright to the Fourth District Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge James Brady’s retirement. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.

NEWS RELEASE Oct. 22, 2024 Contact: Robert Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected]  Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Emy Faulkner Lesofski as energy advisor and director of the Office of Energy Development SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 22, 2024) – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed Emy Faulkner Lesofski as his new energy advisor and director of the Office of Energy Development

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 21, 2024) – Gov. Spencer Cox presented 25 state employees with the Governor’s Award for Excellence at an awards ceremony held at the Governor’s Mansion today. The awards are an annual event designed to recognize the contributions of state employees in the categories of innovation and efficiency, energy and environment, heroism, leadership and outstanding public service.

**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  Oct. 21-25, 2024 **The governor’s schedule is subject to

NEWS RELEASE Oct. 11, 2024 Contact: Robert Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected]  Nominees announced for Eighth District Court vacancy SALT LAKE CITY – The Eighth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Eighth District Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Clark A. McClellan on Dec. 31, 2024. The nominees for

MEDIA ADVISORY Oct. 15, 2024 Contact: Robert Carroll Office of the Governor (801) 243-2290, [email protected]  Gov. Spencer J. Cox to host press conference on fentanyl crisis today What: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and statewide leaders will host a press conference focused on addressing the fentanyl crisis in Utah by identifying and resolving critical gaps in prevention, treatment and law enforcement efforts.