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.
August 11, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Lance Talakai to Third District Juvenile Court
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Lance Talakai to serve as a judge in the Third District Juvenile Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David Johnson.
August 11, 2026
Gov. Cox orders flags lowered in honor of firefighter pilots killed battling Widemouth 2 Fire
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Utah to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities in honor of firefighter pilots Chris Andersen and Miles Elliott, who died in the line of duty while battling the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah.
August 10, 2026
Gov. Cox launches Utah Quantum Initiative
Executive order positions Utah to compete for investment, talent and leadership in a rapidly emerging technology sector.
August 9, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: August 10 – 14, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
August 6, 2026
Nominees announced for two Utah Supreme Court vacancies
The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court. These vacancies result from the retirement of Justice Diana Hagen, on May 8, 2026 and Chief Justice Matthew Durrant, on Aug. 31, 2026.
August 5, 2026
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Cox, Forest Service Chief Schultz and Local Leaders to Tour Fire-Impacted Areas and Sign Funding Commitment
Gov. Spencer J. Cox, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and local leaders will conduct a multi-county site visit focused on response and recovery efforts for the Cottonwood Post-Fire and the active Widemouth 2 Fire.