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MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Cox to host ceremonial signing advancing energy in Utah

Gov. Spencer J. Cox will host a ceremonial signing for key energy legislation passed during the 2025 General Legislative Session

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox Issues Drought Executive OrderWater conservation critical as Utah’s water supply faces a drier year

With low streamflow forecasts, increased water demand as temperatures rise and southern Utah experiencing extreme drought, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive Order today declaring a state of emergency in 17 counties due to drought conditions.

Gov. Cox orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Firefighter Corban Summers

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 on Saturday, April 26, 2025,

Gov. Cox orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis

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 His Holiness Pope Francis.

Gov. Cox signs executive order to strengthen wildfire preparedness across Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (April 21, 2025) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has signed an executive order to enhance Utah’s wildfire preparedness and improve coordination among state, local, and federal partners ahead of the 2025 fire season. “I’m incredibly proud of Utah’s firefighters and first responders. Their courage and dedication set the standard — and this executive order builds on their

Gov. Cox to host ceremonial signing honoring Borgstrom brothers

Gov. Spencer J. Cox will host a ceremonial bill signing to commemorate the passage of H.B. 32, officially designating Route 102 through Tremonton and Thatcher as the Borgstrom Brothers Memorial Highway.