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 22, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Hannah Freeze as Great Salt Lake commissioner
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Hannah Freeze to serve as Great Salt Lake commissioner beginning July 22.
July 20, 2026
Gov. Cox announces updated fireworks guidance as wildfire conditions improve in parts of Utah
Municipalities regain primary authority over fireworks restrictions while state forester retains ability to impose additional restrictions where needed
July 13, 2026
The State of Utah Applauds National Monuments Modifications
The State of Utah welcomes new federal action that modifies the boundaries of the Bears Ears National Monument and Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument under the Antiquities Act.
July 13, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham
Following a presidential proclamation, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities.
July 13, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: July 13 – July 17, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
July 9, 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Nominees announced for Third District Juvenile Court vacancy
The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Juvenile Court.