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 19, 2022
What the Cox-Henderson administration accomplished in our first 500 days – and what’s next
SALT LAKE CITY (May 19, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson marked their 500th day in office by releasing a list of their major achievements to the public. They also thanked state employees, legislators and community members for their help in accomplishing these goals. “The past 500 days have been exhilarating – full of challenges
April 21, 2022
Watch: Gov. Cox hosts monthly news conference on PBS Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (April 21, 2022) — Click here to watch Gov. Cox’s monthly news conference hosted by PBS Utah. ASL interpretation is provided. Highlights include: We’re issuing a drought state of emergency effective today. This emergency order will allow the state to use any and all state resources we need to cope with the drought. The Department of Public
April 19, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial signing for SB244
SALT LAKE CITY (April 19, 2022) — Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson held a ceremonial signing for SB244, a bill that requires ethnic studies to be taught in K-12 public schools and creates an ethnic studies committee to make recommendations. Information about this bill can be found below: Information about this bill can be found below: SB244: Ethnic Studies
April 18, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial bill signing for water and natural resources
SALT LAKE CITY (April 18, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: HB168: Preferences Of Water Rights Amendments HB282: Water Wise Landscaping Amendments SB110: Water As Part Of General Plan HB305: Natural Resources Revisions HB33: Instream Water Flow Amendments HB121: Water Conservation Modifications HB242: Secondary Water Metering Amendments HB410: Great Salt Lake Watershed
April 18, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial bill signing for opportunity and inclusion
SALT LAKE CITY (April 18, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: SB216: Modifications To Driver License Examination SB104: Community Health Worker Certification Process HB238: State Holiday Modifications SB58: Day Of Remembrance Observing The Incarceration Of Japanese Americans SCR6: Encouraging Support For Internationally Adopted Individuals HCR15: Concurrent Resolution Condemning Antisemitism SCR9: Honoring The
April 14, 2022
Gov. Cox holds ceremonial signing of education bills
SALT LAKE CITY (April 14, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing of the following bills: HB162: Period Products in Schools HB193: Full-day Kindergarten HB386: Education Innovation Program HB396: Paid Professional Hours for Educators SB127: Early Literacy Outcomes Improvement HB346: Funding Independence in Foreign Language Education HB428: School Safety Amendments SB172: Higher Education Student Assistance Amendments HB230: