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 20, 2021
Listen: Gov. Cox answers your questions on ‘Let Me Speak to the Governor’
SALT LAKE CITY (May 20, 2021) — Click here to listen to this month’s “Let Me Speak to the Governor” on KSL Newsradio. Here’s a brief overview of what we discussed: We’re looking into vaccine incentives, but we wouldn’t do anything without the Legislature’s backing. We’re strong proponents of the Second Amendment, and we take any potential constitutional infringement seriously. We’re
May 20, 2021
Watch: Gov. Cox holds monthly news conference
SALT LAKE CITY (May 20, 2021) — Click here to watch Gov. Spencer Cox’s monthly news conference hosted by PBS Utah. ASL interpretation is provided. Some highlights from this news conference include: We have now administered more than 2.4 million total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine! Around 55% of all eligible people in Utah have received at least one dose,
May 17, 2021
Utah leaders issue joint statement supporting Israel
SALT LAKE CITY (May 17, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox, Senate President J. Stuart Adams and House Speaker Brad Wilson issued the following joint statement about the escalating violence in Israel: “We condemn the senseless bloodshed perpetrated by Hamas. Israel has every right to defend its land and citizens. We stand firmly behind Israel and we pray for peace
May 17, 2021
Gov. Cox sets May 19 for special legislative session
SALT LAKE CITY (May 17, 2021) — Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox called state legislators to meet in special session on Wednesday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. Gov. Cox authorized 22 issues to be considered by lawmakers including crucial budget issues involving federal funds available through the American Rescue Plan, technical changes to bills passed in the 2021 session as
May 17, 2021
May 17- May 21, 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 14, 2021
Gov. Cox appoints Jeffry Ross to the Eighth District Juvenile Court
SALT LAKE CITY (May 14, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox appointed Jeffry Ross to the Eighth District Juvenile Court bench. “Jeffry’s wealth of experience working both family law cases as well as his defense work in the juvenile courts make him an ideal candidate to serve in this capacity,” Gov. Cox said. “I thank him for his willingness to