Governor's News

Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed Executive Order 2026-09 declaring a 30-day state of emergency in San Juan and Washington counties due to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding that damaged homes, businesses, roads, bridges and critical infrastructure.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $3 million to the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner to accelerate the removal of water-intensive invasive phragmites that surround the Great Salt Lake.

**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change****All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, Oct. 2611:00 a.m.  Meet with the deputy speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly Location:  Parliament Buildings, Belfast, Northern Ireland 2:00 p.m.  Tour Belfast’s Peace Walls Location:  Belfast, Northern Ireland 3:30 p.m.  Participate in an innovation and partnership discussion at Queen’s University Belfast Location: 

Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Matthew B. Janzen to the Third District Court

**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicate that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.**  Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule Oct. 19 – Oct. 24, 2026 **The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone**

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