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.
May 27, 2021
Gov. Cox signs special session bills
Salt Lake City (May 27, 2021) — Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox took action on bills from last week’s special session. The governor signed 16 bills, including SB1001, Appropriations Adjustments, which also had a line item veto. The letter explaining this line item veto is attached. He also signed SCR101, which recognizes the contributions of Utah’s Asian American and Pacific
May 27, 2021
Utah COVID-19 Briefing: May 27, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (May 27, 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 have now administered more than 2.5 million total doses of vaccines. Almost 57% of all eligible people in Utah have gotten at least one dose! We’re happy to learn that Moderna says
May 26, 2021
Gov. Cox lowers flags in honor of the victims of the tragedy in San Jose, CA
SALT LAKE CITY (May 26, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has authorized the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in accordance with President Joe Biden’s proclamation honoring the victims of the tragedy in San Jose, CA. Flags should be maintained at half
May 26, 2021
Gov. Cox appoints boards and commissions members
SALT LAKE CITY (May 26, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox made appointments to the following boards upon advice and consent of the Senate. Increasing diversity on Utah’s boards and commissions is a key part of the Equality and Opportunity section of the One Utah Roadmap, the 500-day plan of the Cox-Henderson administration. To learn more about how to get involved on
May 24, 2021
Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget completes Executive Branch Pay Equity Study
SALT LAKE CITY (May 24, 2021) — The Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB) recently completed a study of executive branch state employees, their wages, and demographic and workplace characteristics such as gender, minority status, tenure, and work performed in order to inform efforts to narrow the gender pay gap. The study contains four key findings suggesting that while,
May 24, 2021
May 24- May 28, 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