Julia Pappas
Deputy Director of Communications
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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.
April 13, 2021
Watch: Gov. Cox hosts #OneUtah Student Town Hall
What issues matter most to the next generation of Utah leaders? Watch our #OneUtah Student Town Hall, in which students from across the state talk with Gov. Cox on our Facebook page. Special thanks to the Utah State Board of Education, which helped select each student based on their academic achievements and civic participation with different organizations.
April 12, 2021
April 12 – April 16, 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
April 12, 2021
Gov. Cox thanks State Treasurer David Damschen for his service
SALT LAKE CITY (April 12, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox issued the following statement about the resignation of State Treasurer David Damschen at the end of April: “As State Treasurer for the past five years, David Damschen has safeguarded individual property rights and greatly contributed to Utah’s tremendous economic success. We’re grateful for his commitment to public service and wish
April 12, 2021
Gov. Cox denounces threats of violence, supports businesses that require masks
SALT LAKE CITY (April 12, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox issued the following statement about yesterday’s incidents concerning masks: “We strongly condemn the threats of violence made against employees and businesses requiring patrons to wear masks. Individuals who make such threats will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. “Utah has a strong tradition of respecting private property
April 10, 2021
Utah’s statewide mask mandate ends today. Here’s what you need to know.
Today is April 10, and we’d like to take this opportunity to set a few things straight when it comes to face masks in Utah. According to HB 294, the statewide mask mandate ends today with two exceptions: Masks are still required for large gatherings of 50 or more guests, and masks are still required in K-12 schools. Public health
April 9, 2021
Utah Delegation, State Officials Issue Statement on Interior Secretary Haaland’s Visit to Utah
WASHINGTON (April 9, 2021) — U.S. Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Reps. Chris Stewart (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Blake Moore (R-UT) with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Attorney General Sean Reyes, Senate President Stuart Adams, and Speaker of the House Brad Wilson, issued this statement following Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s