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.

Governor's News

June 9, 2025

Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule 

**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
June 5, 2025

Gov. Cox Appoints John Deeds as Commissioner of the Utah State Tax Commission

Gov. Cox has appointed John Deeds as the newest commissioner of the Utah State Tax Commission. Deeds will succeed longtime commissioner Michael Cragun, who has served the state with distinction since 2009.
June 5, 2025

Gov. Cox announces Family Connection Week

Families across Utah are invited to celebrate Family Connection Week from June 9–15, 2025 — a dedicated time to unplug from devices and reconnect through meaningful, screen-free activities.
June 2, 2025

Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule 

June 2 – June 6, 2025 **The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, June 2 9:00 a.m. Meeting with Chief of StaffLocation: Governor’s Office, Utah State Capitol 10:35 a.m. Speak at annual state cabinet executive assistant trainingLocation: Rampton Boardroom, Utah State Capitol 2:00 p.m. Constituent callsLocation: Virtual 3:15 p.m. Meeting with scheduling staffLocation: Governor’s Office, Utah State
May 30, 2025

Gov. Cox names Ericka Evans executive director of the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services

Gov. Cox announced the appointment of Ericka Evans as executive director of the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS), pending Senate confirmation.
May 29, 2025

Gov. Cox brings together Utah mayors to chart a path forward for housing in Utah

Today, Gov. Cox convened mayors and local officials from more than 40 Utah cities for a housing summit focused on building 35,000 new starter homes and breaking down barriers to homeownership.