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 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**
July 28, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Alex Peterson director of Utah Office of Families
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Alex Peterson to serve as senior advisor and director of the Utah Office of Families, succeeding Aimee Winder Newton.
July 28, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Jamie Barnes commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Jamie Barnes to serve as commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, pending Senate confirmation.
July 27, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: July 27 – August 1, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**