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.
April 27, 2022
Gov. Cox and state agencies release second chapter of Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water
SALT LAKE CITY (April 27, 2022) – Gov. Spencer Cox and state agencies released the second chapter of Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water today. The Vibrant Communities chapter outlines conservation efforts which can, will, and should be taken by state and local government, as well as businesses, neighborhoods, and households, to ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water,
April 21, 2022
Gov. Spencer J. Cox issues drought emergency order
SALT LAKE CITY (April 21, 2022) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox declared a state of emergency due to the dire drought conditions affecting the entire state. This declaration activates the Drought Response Committee and triggers increased monitoring and reporting. It also allows drought-affected communities, agricultural producers and others to report unmet needs and work toward solutions. “We’ve had a very
April 18, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial bill signing for water and natural resources
SALT LAKE CITY (April 18, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: HB168: Preferences Of Water Rights Amendments HB282: Water Wise Landscaping Amendments SB110: Water As Part Of General Plan HB305: Natural Resources Revisions HB33: Instream Water Flow Amendments HB121: Water Conservation Modifications HB242: Secondary Water Metering Amendments HB410: Great Salt Lake Watershed
March 17, 2022
Utah ranks high for public health emergency preparedness, report finds
SALT LAKE CITY (March 17, 2022) — Trust For America’s Health released its annual Ready or Not Report this week, which found that Utah is among the top states prepared for public health emergencies. The report, Ready or Not 2021: Protecting the Public’s Health Against Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism, measured states’ performance on 10 key emergency preparedness indicators placing 20 states —
January 13, 2022
Gov. Cox and state agencies release first chapter of Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 13, 2022) – Gov. Spencer Cox and state agencies released the first chapter of Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water today – a groundbreaking effort to tackle water issues through bold action. Strategies outlined in this action plan will secure a sustainable and prosperous future for Utahns. “The extreme drought conditions this past year have shown
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