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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.
January 6, 2021
Watch: Gov. Spencer Cox gives inauguration speech
IVINS, UTAH (Jan. 4, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox was sworn in as Utah’s 18th governor in an open air ceremony at the Tuacahn Center for the Arts on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. “Conflict and passionate debate around ideas can be healthy, but contempt and contention will rot the souls of our nation and her people. And this division
January 6, 2021
Inauguration 2021: Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and other statewide elected officials take the Oath of Office at Tuacahn Center of the Arts
IVINS, UTAH (Jan. 4, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox was sworn in as Utah’s 18th governor and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson as the ninth Lt. Governor of Utah in an open air ceremony at the Tuacahn Center for the Arts. Utah Supreme Court Justice Paige Petersen administered the Oath of Office to Cox and Henderson as well as the three
January 2, 2021
Inauguration 2021: Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson attend worship services
ST. GEORGE, UTAH (Jan. 3, 2021) — Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson gathered with four local faith communities as part of their Day of Prayer prior to their inauguration ceremony. “Spending the day before taking the Oath of Office in spiritual communion and contemplation was very important to me,” said Cox. “The thoughtful sermons and inspirational music
January 2, 2021
Inauguration 2021: Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson conclude their One Utah Food Drive with hands-on service and a call for donations at the first event of their inaugural weekend
ST. GEORGE, UTAH (Jan. 2, 2021) — Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson kicked off their inaugural events with a service project at the Southern Utah distribution center of the Utah Food Bank, 4416 River Road in St. George. “Service is a core value for us and we know there are so many Utahns struggling with food insecurity
January 2, 2021
Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announce new DABC executive director
SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 31, 2020) — Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Henderson announced Tiffany Clason as their choice for executive director of the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Her appointment will require confirmation of the Utah Senate. “Tiffany’s exceptional track record of success in the food and beverage industry as well as her dedicated public service make
January 1, 2021
Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announce new CCJJ executive director
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 2, 2021) — Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Henderson have nominated Bountiful Police Chief Tom Ross as executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice. His appointment will require confirmation of the Utah Senate. “Chief Ross has a deep knowledge of criminal justice issues and a track record of leadership that will serve