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

May 28, 2026

Gov. Cox to Convene Great Salt Lake Roundtable with State, Federal and Conservation Leaders

Gov. Spencer J. Cox will convene state, federal, philanthropic, scientific, business and conservation leaders on Friday for a Great Salt Lake Roundtable focused on the next phase of coordinated action and partnership.
May 24, 2026

Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: May 25 – May 30, 2026

**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
May 22, 2026

Gov. Cox and White House Permitting Council sign agreement to streamline permitting in Utah

Gov. Cox and White House Permitting Council Executive Director Emily Domenech today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the State of Utah and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council…
May 21, 2026

Gov. Cox Issues Drought Executive Order    Record-low snowpack and record-warm winter drive statewide drought response

Following the warmest winter on record and the lowest snowpack levels ever recorded in Utah, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive Order…
May 20, 2026

Gov. Cox to hold drought and water supply briefing

Gov. Spencer J. Cox will join state, local and regional water leaders to provide an update on Utah’s drought conditions and water supply outlook heading into the summer months.
May 19, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Cox to join state and federal fire officials for Wildland Fire Operations Center ribbon-cutting, wildfire season briefing

Gov. Spencer J. Cox will join state and federal fire officials on Wednesday, May 20…