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.
March 3, 2021
Workforce Services opens 30 permanent jobs in rural Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (March 3, 2021) — Today the Department of Workforce Services announced 30 new permanent jobs for workers in rural communities. Since January, the department has added nearly 60 jobs outside the Wasatch Front to help boost the state’s economy. “These state jobs will provide new opportunities for Utahns in rural communities to thrive and prosper,” said Gov.
February 22, 2021
Gov. Cox signs a joint letter to President Biden on the oil and gas ban
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 22, 2021) — The following joint letter signed by Gov. Spencer Cox and 16 other Republican governors was sent to President Biden opposing the oil and gas leasing ban. Gov. Cox joined Gov. Mark Gordon, Wyoming; Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama; Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Alaska; Gov. Doug Ducey, Arizona; Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas; Gov. Brad Little, Idaho;
February 19, 2021
Governor’s Office and Legislature release updated budget estimates
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 19, 2021) — The Governor’s Office, Utah State Senate and House of Representatives released updated revenue numbers for state fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The revenue estimates show the longstanding strength of Utah’s economy, despite unprecedented financial challenges due to COVID-19. The new consensus revenue estimates identify $112 million in additional ongoing money and $315 million
February 1, 2021
Meet Utah’s Department of Workforce Services, the unsung heroes who are supporting Utah families
I have started meeting with the leadership of all of the state agencies to better understand their challenges and discuss opportunities for improving services to the people of Utah. My first meeting was with the Department of Workforce Services. Led for the past eight years by my current chief of staff, Jon Pierpont, and now by interim executive director Casey
January 27, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox responds to President Biden’s executive order on new leases for oil and gas development on federal lands
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 27, 2021) — In response to President Biden’s executive order placing an indefinite moratorium on new leases for oil and gas development on federal lands, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued the following statement: “Unity in our nation can only be reached when we work together to solve complex challenges. I’m disappointed in President Biden’s decision to
January 22, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox applauds Utah’s 3.6% unemployment rate
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 22, 2021) – Utah’s unemployment rate hit 3.6% in December, dropping below 4% for the first time since March 2020, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor. Nearly 8,000 people entered the labor force in December, a signal of greater optimism among job seekers and more workers available to meet employer demand.