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.
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.
April 10, 2025
Nominees announced for Second District Court vacancy
The Second District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Second District Court.
March 26, 2025
Gov. Cox signs 100 bills in the 2025 General Legislative Session
Today, Gov. Cox signed 100 bills in the 2025 General Legislative Session.
August 20, 2024
NEWS RELEASE: Utah files landmark lawsuit challenging federal control over most BLM land
NEWS RELEASE Aug. 20, 2024 Contacts: Emma Williams Office of the Governor 385-303-4383, [email protected] Aundrea Peterson Utah Senate 801-791-3365, [email protected] Paige Bridges Utah House of Representatives 801-258-1178, [email protected] Alex Curcio Utah Attorney General’s Office 385-499-0798, [email protected] Utah files landmark lawsuit challenging federal control over most BLM land Utah’s lawsuit seeks to end unconstitutional federal control over 18.5 million acres of
August 19, 2024
NEWS ADVISORY: Utah Public Lands Announcement
NEWS ADVISORY Aug. 19, 2024 Contacts: Emma Williams Office of the Governor 385-303-4383, [email protected] Aundrea Peterson Utah Senate 801-791-3365, [email protected] Paige Bridges Utah House of Representatives 801-258-1178, [email protected] Alex Curcio Utah Attorney General’s Office 385-499-0798, [email protected] Utah Public Lands Announcement What: Gov. Spencer J. Cox, along with Utah leaders, will hold a press conference to announce state action for Utah public lands. Printed and
August 24, 2022
Utah challenges unlawful designation of national monuments
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 24, 2022) – Today, Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah against President Biden’s unlawful designation of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Utah’s elected leaders, including Governor Spencer Cox, Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson, State Auditor John Dougall, Treasurer Marlo Oaks, and