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.
August 30, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
August 27, 2026
Gov. Cox announces appointments to Utah Supreme Court
Gov. Spencer J. Cox will hold a press conference tomorrow morning at the Utah State Capitol to announce upcoming judicial appointments.
August 24, 2026
Gov. Cox orders flags to return to full staff
The flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah should return to the full-staff position at sunset on Friday, August 28, 2026.
August 11, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Lance Talakai to Third District Juvenile Court
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Lance Talakai to serve as a judge in the Third District Juvenile Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David Johnson.
August 5, 2026
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Cox, Forest Service Chief Schultz and Local Leaders to Tour Fire-Impacted Areas and Sign Funding Commitment
Gov. Spencer J. Cox, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and local leaders will conduct a multi-county site visit focused on response and recovery efforts for the Cottonwood Post-Fire and the active Widemouth 2 Fire.
August 2, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: August 3 – 7, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**