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.
October 6, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox Signs Executive Order Establishing Utah’s Pro-Human Approach to AI in State Government
New executive order sets nation-leading standards for responsible, human-guided AI deployment, workforce training and upskilling, and digital trust across state agencies.
October 4, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule: Oct. 5 – Oct. 9, 2026
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October 2, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Utahns make time to read for statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon
Utahns picked up books in schools, libraries and workplaces Friday for the first statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon, with more than 275,000 students and adults expected to participate.
October 2, 2026
NEW RELEASE: Gov. Cox appoints Lisa Crawford to Board of Pardons and Parole
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Lisa Crawford to the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole, filling the position previously held by Melissa Stirba.
October 1, 2026
Gov. Cox honors state employees with Governor’s Award for Excellence
Gov. Spencer J. Cox honored 24 state employees with the Governor’s Award for Excellence during a ceremony at the Utah State Capitol today.
October 1, 2026
MEDIA Advisory: Gov. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox to kick off statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon
Gov. Spencer J. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox invite Utahns to join the statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon on Friday, Oct. 2, from 9:30–10:30 a.m.