Julia Pappas
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Governor's News

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Matthew J. Hansen to the Second District Court

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Matthew J. Hansen to the Second District Court, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Noel Hyde. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate

NEWS RELEASE: Governors of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming sign tri-state agreement to strengthen regional energy collaboration

The governors of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen regional collaboration on energy policy, infrastructure development, and nuclear energy innovation.

Utah Leaders Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Idaho National Laboratory

Utah leaders and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a formal, long-term collaboration on advanced energy research, workforce development and technology deployment.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Cox to host ceremonial signing advancing energy in Utah

Gov. Spencer J. Cox will host a ceremonial signing for key energy legislation passed during the 2025 General Legislative Session

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox Issues Drought Executive OrderWater conservation critical as Utah’s water supply faces a drier year

With low streamflow forecasts, increased water demand as temperatures rise and southern Utah experiencing extreme drought, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive Order today declaring a state of emergency in 17 counties due to drought conditions.

Gov. Cox orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Firefighter Corban Summers

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities on Saturday, April 26, 2025,