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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 19, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox issues a statement on National Day of Racial Healing
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 19, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued the following statement on the National Day of Racial Healing: “On this National Day of Racial Healing, we invite Utahns to pause and consider the heart of who we are, the unique values we hold in our state, and the influence we have to build a greater, more
January 18, 2021
Bells to ring at Utah State Capitol in honor of COVID-19 victims
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 18, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered that the bells at the Utah State Capitol will ring on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 in honor of the lives lost to COVID-19. The state of Utah joins cities and towns across the country in lighting buildings in amber, lighting candles or ringing bells at 3:30 p.m.
January 18, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of Rep. LaWanna “Lou” Shurtliff
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 18, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 in honor of Rep. LaWanna “Lou” Shurtliff. Rep. Shurtliff, a Democrat from Ogden who served in the Utah House from 1999 to 2008
January 18, 2021
Jan. 18 – Jan. 22, 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 18, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 18, 2021) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued the following statement in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “As we remember the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., we must recommit ourselves to the ideals he advocated for: civil rights and an end to discrimination. “Dr. King wisely said, ‘Love is the only force capable
January 18, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Rosemary Lesser to represent House District 10
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 16, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Dr. Rosemary Lesser to represent District 10 in the Utah House of Representatives. Lesser, a retired obstetrician-gynecologist and Air Force veteran, replaces Rep. LaWanna “Lou” Shurtliff who died in December. “I am confident that Dr. Lesser will serve our state and her district with diligence and integrity,”