Julia Pappas
Deputy Director of Communications
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1.385.977.6099
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 9, 2025
Gov. Cox launches GRIT initiative to increase efficiency and improve government services
Gov. Cox signed an executive order launching GRIT — Government Reform, Innovation & Transparency.
May 9, 2025
Gov. Cox appoints Jefferson Moss as new executive director of Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Gov. Cox has appointed Jefferson Moss to serve as the next executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO)
May 6, 2025
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change
April 30, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Matthew J. Hansen to the Second District Court
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Matthew J. Hansen to the Second District Court, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Noel Hyde. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate
April 30, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Governors of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming sign tri-state agreement to strengthen regional energy collaboration
The governors of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen regional collaboration on energy policy, infrastructure development, and nuclear energy innovation.
April 28, 2025
Utah Leaders Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Idaho National Laboratory
Utah leaders and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a formal, long-term collaboration on advanced energy research, workforce development and technology deployment.