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.

Governor's News

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
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July 29, 2022

Gov. Spencer Cox joins U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to announce PROTECT funds supporting resilient infrastructure

SALT LAKE CITY (July 29, 2022)  – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the Utah State Capitol building as he announced the Biden Administration’s new PROTECT program. The new $7.3 billion in formula funding will help states and communities better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events like fires, flooding, and extreme temperatures.  
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July 27, 2022

Gov. Cox releases third chapter of state water plan

SALT LAKE CITY (July 27, 2022) – Gov. Spencer Cox and state agencies released the third chapter of Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water today. The Productive Agriculture chapter outlines conservation commitments to optimize finite water resources and preserve the state’s agricultural economy and sustain future growth opportunities.  “Those in Utah’s agricultural community are careful stewards of our environment and
July 14, 2022

Gov. Spencer Cox applauds approval of Uinta Basin Railway

PORTLAND, ME (July 14, 2022)  – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is elated by today’s news that the U.S. Forest Service has authorized the Uinta Basin Railway. This approval allows the Uinta Basin Railway proposal to continue to move forward, connecting the eastern part of Utah with national rail networks. “This is a huge victory that will get Utah energy to