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
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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 [?]
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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. [?]
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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 [?]
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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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NEWS RELEASE March 14, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs 81 bills in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (March 14, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 81 bills today. He has signed 326 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session [?]
NEWS RELEASE March 13, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs 142 bills in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (March 13, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 142 bills today. He has signed 245 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session to [?]
NEWS RELEASE March 12, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs 74 bills in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (March 12, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 74 bills today. He has signed 103 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session [?]
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SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 5, 2024) ? Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has designated Greg Bell to serve as an independent advisor for any complaints that may arise during the 2024 gubernatorial election. Because she is up for re-election this year as the running mate to Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson is sequestering herself from [?]
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Sat, 02 Mar 2024
NEWS RELEASE March 2, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox applauds Utah Legislature and philanthropic community for supporting more than $81.2 million to address homeless services SALT LAKE CITY (March 2, 2024) ? After the Legislature approved HB 3, Gov. Spencer Cox praised the comprehensive solutions approved [?]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
MEDIA RELEASE Feb. 29, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Nominees announced for two 3rd District Court vacancies SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 29, 2024) ? The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Third District Court. These positions result from the retirements of Judge Andrew [?]
NEWS RELEASE Feb. 28, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs nine bills in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 28, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed nine bills today. He has signed 29 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session [?]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
TO: All Staff in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor FROM: Deidre M. Henderson, Lieutenant Governor Ryan Cowley, Utah Director of Elections Joe Pyrah, Chief of Staff DATE: February 27, 2024 SUBJECT: 2024 Election Protocols Under Utah Code the Lieutenant Governor serves as the ?chief election officer of the state? (UCA 67-1a-2(1)(c)) with ?direct authority [?]
Mon, 26 Feb 2024
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**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, 16 Feb 2024
NEWS RELEASE Feb. 16, 2024 Contacts: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Aundrea Peterson Utah Senate (801) 791-3365, aundreapeterson@le.utah.gov Alexa Musselman Utah House of Representatives (801) 865-5882, amusselman@le.utah.gov Legislature and Governor?s Office release updated budget estimates SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 16, 2024) ? Today, the Governor?s Office and Utah State Legislature released revised revenue numbers for [?]
NEWS RELEASE Feb. 16, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs five bills in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 16, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed five bills today. He has signed 20 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session to [?]
NEWS RELEASE Feb. 15, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs one bill in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 15, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed one bill today. He has signed 15 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session to [?]
NEWS RELEASE Feb. 13, 2024 Contact: Emma Williams Office of the Governor (385) 303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Gov. Spencer Cox signs one bill in the 2024 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 13, 2024) ? Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed one bill today. He has signed 14 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session to [?]