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.
July 22, 2026
Gov. Cox declares state of emergency for Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties following wildfires and catastrophic flooding
Gov. Spencer J. Cox today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties as communities continue responding to the devastating impacts of this year’s historic wildfire season and the dangerous flooding that has followed.
July 19, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: July 20 – July 24, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
June 21, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: June 22 – June 26, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
May 12, 2026
Utah leaders announce homelessness declines for first time in years
Governor Spencer Cox and state officials today announced results from Utah’s 2026 annual Point-in-Time Count (PIT), showing a decline in the overall number of Utahns experiencing homelessness.
April 26, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule, April 27 – May 1, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
April 16, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Bryan J. Pattison and Jack B. Burns to the Fifth District Court
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Bryan J. Pattison and Jack B. Burns to the Fifth District Court, filling vacancies created by the retirements of Judge John Walton and Judge Keith Barnes. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.