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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.
March 17, 2021
Utah Delegation, State Officials Welcome Interior Secretary Haaland’s Decision to Visit Utah
WASHINGTON (March 17, 2021) — Today, U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), and Representatives Chris Stewart (R-Utah), John Curtis (R-Utah), Burgess Owens (R-Utah), and Blake Moore (R-Utah), Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Senate President Stuart Adams, House Speaker Brad Wilson and Attorney General Sean Reyes issued the following statement in response to Secretary Deb Haaland’s
March 16, 2021
Gov. Cox signs 172 bills
SALT LAKE CITY (March 16, 2021) – Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 172 bills. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to 259. Information on these bills can be found below. HB 14 Water Conservancy District Amendments. Handy, S. HB 16 Veterans and Military Affairs Commission Amendments. Ray, P. HB
March 16, 2021
Gov. Cox names nominees to Utah Board of Pardons and Parole
SALT LAKE CITY (March 16, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has nominated Blake Hills and Melissa Stirba to the Board of Pardons and Parole. “I’m so pleased to recommend Blake Hills and Melissa Stirba as new members of the Board of Pardons and Parole,” Gov. Cox said. “These positions require the utmost commitment to justice and I’m confident Blake
March 15, 2021
March 15 – March 19, 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
March 11, 2021
Gov. Cox signs 57 bills
SALT LAKE CITY (March 11, 2021) – Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 57 bills. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to 87. Information on these bills can be found below. HB 11 Department of Human Services Budgetary Procedures Amendments. Thurston, N. HB 15 Controlled Substance Amendments. Ward, R. HB
March 11, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson volunteer at Davis County vaccine clinic
SALT LAKE CITY (March 11, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson directed traffic and provided logistical support as volunteers at a vaccine clinic operated by the Davis County Health Department. “More than 4,000 volunteers have signed up to help with the COVID vaccine response statewide over the past few weeks, and it was a thrill to