Julia Pappas
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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 9, 2022
Watch: Gov. Cox answers your questions in a live town hall
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 9, 2022) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox answered constituent questions in a live town hall Tuesday evening. You can watch the Q&A in its entirety here. ###
May 19, 2022
What the Cox-Henderson administration accomplished in our first 500 days – and what’s next
SALT LAKE CITY (May 19, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson marked their 500th day in office by releasing a list of their major achievements to the public. They also thanked state employees, legislators and community members for their help in accomplishing these goals. “The past 500 days have been exhilarating – full of challenges
December 6, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson unveil FY2023 budget
SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 7, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson unveiled their budget recommendations and priorities for Fiscal Year 2023. Their proposal highlights historic investments in education and infrastructure (including water and affordable housing) while also providing $160 million in tax relief to Utahns through a grocery tax credit. “Grounded in our One
October 20, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson release One Utah Roadmap update
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 20, 2021) — With the completion of some of the goals outlined in the One Utah Roadmap, the Cox-Henderson administration has refined and reset priorities for the next 250 days and beyond. Version 2 of the One Utah Roadmap hones in on the administration’s top priorities that will be managed by the Governor’s Office. These six
September 24, 2021
Gov. Cox statement on death of Utah National Guard Staff Sgt. Olmstead
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 24, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox offers his deepest sympathy to the family of Staff Sgt. Paul Lincoln Olmstead. Olmstead died while participating in the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Maritime Assessment Course on Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Sept. 21, 2021. The governor has issued the following statement: “We are devastated to hear of the passing
August 27, 2021
Gov. Cox orders flags lowered to honor Utah Marine killed in Kabul terrorist attacks
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 27, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox offered his deepest sympathy to the family of Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover. Hoover was one of 13 U.S. Marines killed while helping to evacuate U.S. citizens and Afghans seeking asylum near the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. The governor has issued the following statement: “We are devastated to hear of