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.
May 15, 2026
Gov. Cox declares state of emergency for crop losses caused by freezing temperatures
Gov. Spencer J. Cox today signed Executive Order 2026-01 declaring a 30-day state of emergency in Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Iron, Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Utah, and Weber counties due to crop losses caused by freezing temperatures.
May 12, 2026
Utah leaders announce homelessness declines for first time in years
Governor Spencer Cox and state officials today announced results from Utah’s 2026 annual Point-in-Time Count (PIT), showing a decline in the overall number of Utahns experiencing homelessness.
May 10, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: May 11 – May 15, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
May 8, 2026
Utah State Leaders Announce Collaborative Effort to Strengthen Accountability
Gov. Spencer J. Cox, President J. Stuart Adams, Speaker Mike Schultz, and Chief Justice Matthew Durrant issue the following statement:
May 8, 2026
Gov. Cox receives resignation letter from Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen
Today, Gov. Cox received a letter of resignation from Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen.
May 7, 2026
Nominees announced for Third District Court vacancy
The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Court.