Julia Pappas
Deputy Director of Communications
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1.385.977.6099
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 2, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: August 3 – 7, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
July 28, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Alex Peterson director of Utah Office of Families
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Alex Peterson to serve as senior advisor and director of the Utah Office of Families, succeeding Aimee Winder Newton.
July 28, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Jamie Barnes commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Jamie Barnes to serve as commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, pending Senate confirmation.
July 27, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: July 27 – August 1, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
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 22, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Hannah Freeze as Great Salt Lake commissioner
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Hannah Freeze to serve as Great Salt Lake commissioner beginning July 22.