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.
July 13, 2026
The State of Utah Applauds National Monuments Modifications
The State of Utah welcomes new federal action that modifies the boundaries of the Bears Ears National Monument and Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument under the Antiquities Act.
July 13, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham
Following a presidential proclamation, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities.
July 13, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: July 13 – July 17, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
July 9, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Nominees announced for Third District Juvenile Court vacancy
The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Juvenile Court.
July 6, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule July 6 – July 10, 2026
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July 1, 2026
Utah launches Division of Housing and Community Development to accelerate homebuilding
New division within GOED will coordinate statewide housing programs and support Utah’s starter home goals.