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.

Governor's News

January 13, 2025

Despite Supreme Court decision, Utah remains committed to keeping public lands accessible for all

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the State of Utah’s lawsuit over the federal government’s indefinite retention of unappropriated Utah lands.
January 12, 2025

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule 1/13/25-1/17/25

**Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor’s schedules may change.**
January 9, 2025

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox signs executive order to streamline permitting and empower Utahns to build a future of abundance

As part of his inauguration this week, Gov. Cox signed an executive order aimed at streamlining permitting processes, reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens and empowering Utahns to build the critical infrastructure that will shape the state’s future
January 5, 2025

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule 1/6/25-1/10/25

The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change
December 30, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule 12/30/24-1/3/24

**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** 
December 29, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox orders flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days in recognition of the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in recognition of the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.