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.
January 20, 2021
Utah Delegation, State Officials Oppose Executive Order on Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
WASHINGTON (Jan. 20, 2021) — Utah’s congressional delegation comprised of U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mitt Romney (R-UT), Representatives Chris Stewart (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Blake Moore (R-UT), as well as state officials including Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Attorney General Sean Reyes, Senate President Stuart Adams, and Speaker of the House Brad
January 19, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox releases One Utah Roadmap, a plan for the first 500 days of the Cox-Henderson administration
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 19, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson released a plan for the new administration’s first 500 days. Called the “One Utah Roadmap,” the plan outlines policy priorities and suggested action items based on campaign promises and stated goals of Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson. The Roadmap focuses on six key
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