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 11, 2021
Watch live: Gov. Spencer Cox answers your questions in virtual town hall
SALT LAKE CITY (May 11, 2021) — In his monthly town hall, Gov. Cox answered questions submitted by the public on social media. He gave updates on the coronavirus in Utah, his recent meeting with President Joe Biden, and more. You can watch live here on our site or at fb.com/utgovernorcox. Sign up for our #OneUtah newsletter to get weekly updates from the
May 11, 2021
Watch: Gov. Cox speaks with President Biden about Utah’s COVID-19 vaccine response.
SALT LAKE CITY (May 11, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox joined five other U.S. governors and spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden about Utah’s COVID-19 vaccine response. Other governors include: Gov. Janet Mills, D-ME Gov. Mike DeWine, R-OH Gov. Tim Walz, D-MN Gov. Charlie Baker, R-MA Gov. Lujan Grisham, D-NM ###
May 11, 2021
Gov. Cox signs a joint letter to President Biden on border crisis
SALT LAKE CITY (May 11, 2021) — The following joint letter signed by Gov. Spencer Cox and 18 other Republican governors was sent to President Biden requesting to control the crisis at the southern border. Gov. Cox joined Gov. Bill Lee, Tennessee; Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama; Gov. Doug Ducey, Arizona; Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas; Gov. Brad Little, Idaho; Gov. Brian
May 10, 2021
May 10- May 14, 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 6, 2021
Gov. Cox issues new executive order, establishes effective oversight over state agency rulemaking
SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox has issued a new order redefining administrative rules. The Office of Administrative Rules will review each rule submitted for publication to ensure the drafting and formatting is consistent with the current edition of the Office of Administrative Rules’ Rulewriting Manual for Utah. This is currently performed by the Governor’s Office.
May 6, 2021
Gov. Cox issues new executive order, updates COVID-19 vaccination plan
SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2021) — In close consultation with local health departments, government authorities, vaccine providers and the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an Executive Order updating the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. It now removes the requirement that all prime doses of vaccines are administered within 7 days of receipt. Early on in