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Gov. Cox Appoints Two Judges to Fifth District Court

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 18, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY – Gov. Spencer Cox has announced the appointments of Ryan Christiansen and Meb Anderson to serve as judges in the Fifth District Court. Both appointments are subject to approval… Read More

Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson to Launch One Utah Service Fellowship

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 18, 2024
What: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson will launch the One Utah Service Fellowship, the state’s groundbreaking youth initiative designed to strengthen the spirit of service… Read More

Gov. Cox Appoints and Senate Confirms Joel Ferry as New Water Agent

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 18, 2024
SB 211 looks to enhance state’s water management SALT LAKE CITY – Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed, and the Senate has confirmed, Joel Ferry as the state’s water agent as outlined in… Read More

Gov. Spencer J. Cox to Hold Monthly News Conference

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 18, 2024
What: Gov. Cox will participate in his monthly news conference with reporters. Who: Gov. Spencer J. Cox When: Thursday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. Where: PBS Utah Studios Note:… Read More

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Commends Meta’s New Teen Accounts Initiative But Says More Is Needed

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 17, 2024
Salt Lake City, UT – On Sep 17th, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a statement regarding Meta’s recent announcement of the introduction of teen accounts on Instagram, aimed at providing a… Read More

Nominees Announced for Second District Juvenile Court Vacancy

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 17, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Second District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Second District Juvenile Court. This position results from the retirement of… Read More

Nominees Announced for Fourth District Court Vacancy

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 17, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Fourth District Court. This position results from the retirement of Judge… Read More

Gov. Spencer Cox Appoints Michael Mathie to the Sixth District Court

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 11, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Michael Mathie to the Sixth District Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Marvin D. Bagley’s departure. Judicial… Read More

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Announces Robert Carroll as Director of Communications

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 11, 2024
On Sep 11th, Gov. Spencer Cox announced the appointment of Robert Carroll to serve as a senior advisor and his director of communications. Carroll joins the Cox administration as a tech industry… Read More

Gov. Cox Orders Flags To Be Lowered In Recognition Of Patriot Day And National Day Of Service And Remembrance

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 10, 2024
Gov. Cox Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on September 11, 2024Salt Lake City, UT -- Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of… Read More

Nominees Announced for Fourth District Court Vacancy

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 5, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Fourth District Juvenile Court. This position was created by the Legislature… Read More

Gov. Cox and First Lady Cox Honor Utah Artists at Governor’s Mansion Artist Awards

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 4, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox honored Utah artists who positively impact the arts and their communities at the September 2024 Governor’s Mansion… Read More

Gov. Cox Reverts Unspent ARP to GEER to Cover School Lunch Debt

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
September 3, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has redirected $1.2 million of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) funds to the Governor’s Emergency… Read More

Rural Affairs Quarterly Report – August 2024

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
August 30, 2024
We’re excited to share our Rural Affairs Quarterly Report for August 2024. The report contains a wide range of investments, engagement and growth happening in rural Utah! The Division of… Read More

Gov. Cox Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Aug. 31, 2024

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
August 30, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in… Read More