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.
July 31, 2025
Gov. Cox declares state of emergency as wildfires intensify
Gov. Cox today signed Executive Order 2025-08 declaring a 30-day state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires across Utah.
July 31, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Cox to visit Monroe Canyon Fire response and provide media availability
Gov. Spencer J. Cox will visit the Monroe Canyon Fire response operation in Richfield to receive a situational briefing…
July 11, 2025
Gov. Cox appoints Amanda Montague to Utah’s Third District Court
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Amanda Montague to the Third District Court. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
June 23, 2025
Gov. Cox directs H.B. 267 referendum to be submitted to voters at 2026 general election
Gov. Cox today issued an executive order directing that the referendum regarding H.B. 267.
June 22, 2025
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
June 19, 2025
Gov. Cox names Beau Mason Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety
Gov. Cox today announced the appointment of Beau Mason as Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS)