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.
May 4, 2021
Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson hold ceremonial signing of economic advancement bills
SALT LAKE CITY (May 4, 2021) — The commitment to develop talent, incentivize businesses and foster innovation through economic advancement is a priority of the Cox-Henderson administration as outlined in the One Utah Roadmap, its plan for the first 500 days. In celebration of these goals, Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson held a ceremonial signing for the following bills:
April 21, 2021
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial signing of law enforcement bills
SANDY (April 21, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox will held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: HB162 Peace Officer Training Amendments (Romero/Escamilla) HB345 School Resource Officer Amendments (Hollins/Thatcher) HB334 Special Needs Training for Law Enforcement (Eliason/Thatcher) HB62 POST Certification Amendments (Stoddard/Escamilla) SB106 Use of Force Amendments (Thatcher/Hollins) HB237 Lethal Force Amendments (Dailey-Provost/Vickers) HB84 Use of Force Reporting Requirements
April 2, 2021
Gov. Cox lowers flags in honor of the victims of today’s attack at United States Capitol
SALT LAKE CITY (April 2, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has authorized the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in accordance with President Joe Biden’s proclamation — a sign of respect for the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol
February 5, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox signs 10 bills
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 5, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 10 bills on Feb. 4. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to 11. Information on these bills can be found below: HB1 Higher Education Base Budget.Kelly, M. HB4 Business Economic Development and Labor Base Budget. Watkins, C. HB6
January 28, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox welcomes home Utah National Guard members
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 27, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox greeted members of the Utah National Guard returning to Utah from Washington, D.C. where they assisted with the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Service members from throughout the state returned from an 11-day deployment led by Lt. Col. Clayton Anderson, Task Force Utah commander. Gov. Cox attended the homecoming of two
January 22, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox thanks Utah National Guard for serving in Washington, D.C.
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 22, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox called Utah National Guard troops home from Washington, D.C., where they have been serving as support to civil authorities during the inauguration. A week ago, Utah deployed about 360 troops to the nation’s capital. “Since Jan. 15, our Utah National Guard troops have served in Washington, D.C. with distinction.