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.
February 27, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox signs 11 Bills in the 2025 General Legislative Session
Today, Gov. Cox signed 11 bills in the 2025 General Legislative Session
February 21, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox Appoints Jared Garcia as Executive Director of the Utah Department of Corrections
Gov. Cox has appointed Jared Garcia as the new executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) pending approval by the Utah State Senate.
February 2, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule 2/3/25-2/7/25
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
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.