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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 27, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox responds to President Biden’s executive order on new leases for oil and gas development on federal lands
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 27, 2021) — In response to President Biden’s executive order placing an indefinite moratorium on new leases for oil and gas development on federal lands, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued the following statement: “Unity in our nation can only be reached when we work together to solve complex challenges. I’m disappointed in President Biden’s decision to
January 27, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox welcomes the transfer of vaccines from pharmacy partners as well as the Biden announcement to purchase 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 27, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox applauded a decision by two providers in the federal pharmacy partnership, CVS and Walgreens, to transfer extra doses the pharmacies have to other vaccine providers in Utah. The governor and his team have been working closely with Walgreens and CVS to transfer a portion of their allocated doses to other
January 25, 2021
Jan. 25 – Jan. 29, 2021: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson’s Schedule
Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to media and that a media Q&A is planned. Please note the Governor and Lt. Governor’s schedule may change dramatically due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Additional information on the governor’s media briefings will be made available in coming
January 25, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox stands by Utah’s vaccine distribution plan
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 24, 2021) – In response to a news article, Gov. Spencer Cox issued the following statement: “Thanks to our partners — especially local health departments — Utah has administered 100% of the first doses we received seven days ago and we anticipate the same will be true for this week. Our first priority remains ensuring we
January 22, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox thanks Utah National Guard for serving in Washington, D.C.
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 22, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox called Utah National Guard troops home from Washington, D.C., where they have been serving as support to civil authorities during the inauguration. A week ago, Utah deployed about 360 troops to the nation’s capital. “Since Jan. 15, our Utah National Guard troops have served in Washington, D.C. with distinction.
January 22, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox signs first bill of 2021 General Legislative Session
SALT LAKE CITY (January 22, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed one bill. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to one. Information on this bill can be found below. HCR007 Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the Public Service of Representative Lawanna Lou Shurtliff, Moss, C. ###