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.
January 25, 2023
UTAH GOVERNOR’S SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD
We’re excited to announce the second annual Governor’s Spirit of Service Award! Like so many Utahns, we are constantly looking for opportunities to listen, learn from one another and improve people’s lives. The goal of the Governor’s Spirit of Service Award is to recognize individuals and groups who are making a difference in our community through acts of service. Service
July 8, 2022
Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe
SALT LAKE CITY (July 8, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has authorized the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah to be kept at the half-staff position for one additional day in remembrance of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. Flags should now be kept in the lowered position
June 28, 2022
Watch: Gov. Spencer J. Cox appoints Judge Jill M. Pohlman to Utah Supreme Court
SALT LAKE CITY (June 28, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox named Utah Court of Appeals Judge Jill M. Pohlman as his choice to serve as a Utah Supreme Court Justice. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. If Pohlman is confirmed, the five-member Utah Supreme Court will be majority women for the first time
June 22, 2022
Gov. Spencer Cox hosts Governor’s Spirit of Service Award Ceremony
SALT LAKE CITY (June 22, 2022) — In his inaugural Governor’s Spirit of Service Award Ceremony, Gov. Spencer Cox recognized the outstanding service that Utahns are doing throughout the state. Four exemplary citizens and four community organizations were included in this year’s ceremony, including: Cristina Diaz de Leon, who created Rancho Market vaccine clinics, advanced inclusion and cultural celebrations, empowered
June 9, 2022
Gov. Cox and UDVMA recognize Servicemember of the Year award recipients
SALT LAKE CITY (June 9, 2022) — The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and Governor Spencer J. Cox participated in the second annual Servicemember of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday afternoon. The purpose of the awards was to recognize the outstanding performers from each of the major military entities in the state representing the Army, Navy, Air
May 29, 2022
Gov. Cox orders flags to be flown at half-staff in recognition of Memorial Day
SALT LAKE CITY (May 29, 2022) – 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 at all state facilities from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 30, 2022, in recognition of Memorial Day. Please make arrangements to lower flags from 12:01 a.m. to