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NEWS RELEASE May 17, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Angela Adams to Fifth District Juvenile Court SALT LAKE CITY (May 17, 2024) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Angela Adams to Utah?s Fifth District Juvenile Court, filling a position created by the retirement of Judge Paul Dame. Judicial appointments are [?]
Thu, 16 May 2024
NEWS ADVISORY May 16, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer J. Cox to hold monthly news conference What: Gov. Cox will participate in his monthly news conference with reporters. Who: Gov. Spencer J. Cox When: Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m. Where: PBS Utah Studios ### Note: The conference [?]
Wed, 15 May 2024
NEWS RELEASE May 14, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox orders lowering flags for Peace Officer Memorial Day SALT LAKE CITY (May 14, 2024 ) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of [?]
Mon, 13 May 2024
NEWS RELEASE May 13, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox orders flags back to full-staff after Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser funeral SALT LAKE CITY (May 13, 2024 ) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and [?]
Mon, 13 May 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY May 13, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox to hold media availability before Sgt. Hooser?s funeral What: Gov. Spencer Cox will speak with reporters before attending funeral services for fallen Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser. Who: Gov. Spencer J. Cox When: Monday, May 13, 2024 9:15 a.m. [?]
**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor?s schedules may change. Gov. Spencer J. Cox?s Schedule [?]
Fri, 10 May 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY May 10, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Govs. Cox and Lee to hold ?Disagree Better? event in Nashville NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (May 14, 2024) ? National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will host the next convening in a series of bipartisan [?]
Fri, 10 May 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY May 10, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox to hold media availability before Sgt. Hooser?s funeral What: Gov. Spencer Cox will speak with reporters before attending funeral services for fallen Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser. Who: Gov. Spencer J. Cox When: Monday, May 13, 2024 9:15 a.m. [?]
NEWS RELEASE May 7, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Cas Melanson White to Seventh District Juvenile Court SALT LAKE CITY (May 7, 2024) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Cas Melanson White to Utah?s Seventh District Juvenile Court, filling a vacancy created by Presiding Judge [?]
Mon, 06 May 2024
NEWS RELEASE May 6, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered after the passing of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2024 ) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of [?]
Mon, 06 May 2024
**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor?s schedules may change. Gov. Spencer J. Cox?s Schedule May 6-10, 2024 **The [?]
Mon, 06 May 2024
NEWS ADVISORY May 5, 2024 Contact: Jennifer Napier-Pearce Office of the Governor (801) 631-0707, jnp@utah.gov Gov. Cox to hold virtual press conference on DOD proposals denying governor authority over National Guard SALT LAKE CITY (May 5, 2024) ? National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Vice Chair Colorado Gov. Jared Polis will meet with credentialed members [?]
Sat, 04 May 2024
NEWS RELEASE May 4, 2024 Contact: Jennifer Napier-Pearce Office of the Governor (801) 631-0707, jnp@utah.gov Gov. Cox orders flags to fly at half-staff on May 5, 2024 SALT LAKE CITY (May 4, 2024) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great [?]
Thu, 02 May 2024
Announcement ofBoard Member VacancyMay 2, 2024 Applications are now being accepted for a member position on the Board of Pardons and Parole. This position results from the need to fill a longstanding vacancy. Applications must be submitted online by Friday, May 17, 2024. Questions, or to apply, please contact Jennifer Yim at 801-261-6464 or jmyim@utah.gov. [?]
Thu, 02 May 2024
NEWS RELEASE May 2, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox appoints Dan Bokovoy to Board of Pardons and Parole SALT LAKE CITY (May 2, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer Cox has named Dan Bokovoy to the Board of Pardons and Parole (BOPP). This appointment is subject to confirmation by the [?]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
NEWS RELEASE April 30, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Nominees announced for Third District Juvenile Court vacancy SALT LAKE CITY (April 30, 2024) ? The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Juvenile Court. This position results from the retirement of Judge [?]
Mon, 29 Apr 2024
**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor?s schedules may change. Gov. Spencer J. Cox?s Schedule [?]
Mon, 29 Apr 2024
TO: Lieutenant Governor Henderson FROM: Greg Bell DATE: April 29, 2024 SUBJECT: Declaration of candidacy of Layne Bangerter At the Utah GOP convention held April 26th 2024 gubernatorial nominee Phil Lyman nominated as his Lieutenant Governor running mate, Mr. Layne Bangerter of Washington County Utah. A controversy regarding whether Mr. Bangerter meets the Utah constitutional [?]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
NEWS RELEASE April 23, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Nominees announced for Fifth District Juvenile Court vacancy SALT LAKE CITY (April 23, 2024) ? The Fifth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Fifth District Juvenile Court. This position results from the retirement of Judge Paul E. Dame, [?]
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024
NEWS RELEASE April 17, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox appoints two judges to Third District Court SALT LAKE CITY (April 19, 2024 ) ? Gov. Spencer Cox has announced the nominations of Richard Pehrson and Richard Daynes to serve as judges in Third District Court. Both appointments are subject [?]
**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor?s schedules may change. Gov. Spencer J. Cox?s Schedule [?]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
NEWS RELEASE April 11, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered after the passing of Ted Wilson SALT LAKE CITY (April 11, 2024 ) ? Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and [?]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
NEWS ADVISORY April 10, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson to host Golden Spike ceremonial bill signing What: Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson will host a ceremonial bill signing to highlight SCR 6, which creates the Golden Spike State Monument. Who: Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson Sen. Scott Sandall Rep. Thomas [?]
NEWS RELEASE April 10, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Governor?s Office releases statement on First Lady Abby Cox SALT LAKE CITY (April 10, 2024 ) ? This morning, First Lady Abby Cox underwent surgery at the University of Utah Hospital. Jon Pierpont, chief of staff to Gov. Spencer Cox, [?]
Tue, 09 Apr 2024
NEWS ADVISORY April 9, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson to host future generations ceremonial bill signing What: Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson will host a ceremonial bill signing to highlight legislation focused on Utah?s future generations. Who: Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson University of Utah President Taylor Randall Rep. [?]
**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor?s schedules may change. Gov. Spencer J. Cox?s Schedule April 8-12, 2024 **The [?]
**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor?s schedules may change. Gov. Spencer J. Cox?s Schedule [?]
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
MEDIA RELEASE March 27, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Nominees announced for Seventh District Juvenile Court vacancy SALT LAKE CITY (March 27, 2024) ? The Seventh District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Seventh District Juvenile Court. This position results from the retirement of [?]
NEWS ADVISORY March 27, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer J. Cox to host housing and growth ceremonial bill signing What: Gov. Spencer Cox will host a ceremonial bill signing to highlight legislation focused on housing and growth. Who: Gov. Spencer J. Cox Rep. James Dunnigan Rep. Candice [?]
NEWS ADVISORY March 26, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer J. Cox to host homelessness ceremonial bill signing What: Gov. Spencer Cox will host a ceremonial bill signing to highlight legislation focused on homelessness services. Who: Gov. Spencer J. Cox Rep. Tyler Clancy Sen. Kirk Cullimore Rep. Steve Eliason [?]
**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicates that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** **Please note that if a remote surge day is called, the governor and lieutenant governor?s schedules may change. Gov. Spencer J. Cox?s Schedule [?]
Mon, 25 Mar 2024
NEWS RELEASE March 25, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Cox appoints Jerry Fenn as Public Service Commission member SALT LAKE CITY (March 25, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer Cox has named Jerry Fenn as a member of the Utah Public Service Commission. Appointments to the PSC are subject to [?]
NEWS RELEASE March 21, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs 52 bills in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (March 21, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed an additional 52 bills today. He signed 555 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative [?]
NEWS RELEASE March 20, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs 39 bills in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (March 20, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed an additional 39 bills today. He has signed 503 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General [?]
NEWS RELEASE March 20, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs 11 bills in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (March 20, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 11 bills today. He has signed 464 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session [?]
NEWS RELEASE March 19, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs 55 bills in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (March 19, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 55 bills today. He has signed 453 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session [?]
NEWS RELEASE March 18, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs 72 bills in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (March 18, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 72 bills today. He has signed 398 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session [?]
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