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.

Governor's News

December 30, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule 12/30/24-1/3/24

**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** 
December 7, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox appoints Ryan Petersen to the Fourth District Juvenile Court

Gov. Cox has appointed Ryan D. Petersen to the Fourth District Juvenile Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge D. Scott Davis’s retirement. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
December 5, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox announces fiscal year 2026 budget recommendations, including elimination of Social Security tax

Gov. Cox announced his recommendations for the state’s fiscal year 2026 budget, emphasizing investments in Utah’s future while providing tax relief for its aging residents.
December 4, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Cox to share budget recommendations for fiscal year 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Cox to share budget recommendations for fiscal year 2026
November 26, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox announces state effort to support incoming Trump administration on deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes and pose a threat to public safety

Today, Gov. Cox announced a targeted effort by state government to support the incoming presidential administration’s priorities on illegal immigration.
November 19, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Cameron Beech to the Eighth District Court

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Cameron Beech to the Eighth District Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Clark McClellan’s retirement. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.