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.
June 2, 2021
Gov. Cox invites Utahns to pray for rain June 4-6
SALT LAKE CITY (June 3, 2021) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox is inviting all Utahns to join him in praying for rain to relieve our state from the current drought. “I’ve already asked all Utahns to conserve water by avoiding long showers, fixing leaky faucets, and planting water-wise landscapes. But I fear those efforts alone won’t be enough to protect
June 1, 2021
Nominees announced for 4th District Court vacancy
SALT LAKE CITY (June 1, 2021) — The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Fourth District Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Darold J. McDade, July 16, 2021. The nominees for the vacancy are: Shawn Howell, attorney/chief counsel, Utah County Public Defender Association; Kara North, attorney, Fillmore Spencer; Sean Petersen,
June 1, 2021
Gov. Cox declares June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (June 1, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has declared June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Utah. Read the declaration in its entirety below or here. ###
May 31, 2021
May 31 – June 4, 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
May 30, 2021
Gov. Cox issues Memorial Day declaration
In commemoration of Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued a declaration honoring and recognizing the men and women who died while in defense of the United States of America. “For more than 150 years, we have set aside this day to pay tribute and honor the thousands of men and women who gave their lives in
May 28, 2021
Gov. Cox orders flags lowered in honor of Memorial Day
SALT LAKE CITY (May 28, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 31, 2021, in honor of Memorial Day. Flags will be lowered from sunrise until noon, and