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Gov. Cox Declares June 29 A Statewide Day Of Prayer And Fasting For Rain

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
June 27, 2025
Utahns also urged to conserve water to reduce fire risk SALT LAKE CITY - On June 27, 2025, Gov. Cox declared Sunday, June 29, 2025 a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Rain as drought conditions… Read More

Gov. Cox Directs H.B. 267 Referendum To Be Submitted To Voters At 2026 General Election

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
June 23, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - Gov. Cox On June 23, 2025 issued an executive order directing that the referendum regarding H.B. 267, the Public Sector Labor Union Amendments, be submitted to the voters at the 2026… Read More

Gov. Cox Names Beau Mason Commissioner Of The Utah Department Of Public Safetytwenty-Year DPS Veteran To Succeed Retiring Commissioner Jess Anderson

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
June 19, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - Gov. Cox today announced the appointment of Beau Mason as Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), effective July 17, 2025. Mason will assume the role the day… Read More

Nominees Announced for Two Third District Court Vacancies

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
June 18, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Third District Court. These positions result from the retirement of Judge Paul Parker… Read More

Moody's Affirms Utah's Aaa Credit Rating, Citing Strong Fiscal Governance and Resilience

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
June 10, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed Utah’s Aaa issuer credit rating, reflecting the state’s strong economy, exemplary fiscal management, and minimal debt. Utah has never… Read More

Gov. Cox Announces Family Connection Week

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
June 5, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - Families across Utah are invited to celebrate Family Connection Week from June 9–15, 2025 — a dedicated time to unplug from devices and reconnect through meaningful,… Read More

Gov. Cox Appoints John Deeds as Commissioner of the Utah State Tax Commission

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
June 5, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - Gov. Cox has appointed John Deeds as the newest commissioner of the Utah State Tax Commission. Deeds will succeed longtime commissioner Michael Cragun, who has served the state with… Read More

Note From Thomas Wright, Chair of the 2025 Organizing Convention

June 1, 2025
Dear Delegates,Saturday’s Utah Republican State Convention at UVU was a tremendous success, and it’s because of you. With 2,650 delegates representing all 29 counties, your commitment to… Read More

Gov. Cox Brings Together Utah Mayors To Chart A Path Forward For Housing In Utah

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
May 29, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - On May 29, 2025, Gov. Cox convened mayors and local officials from more than 40 Utah cities for a housing summit focused on building 35,000 new starter homes and breaking down… Read More

Gov. Cox Establishes Council To Help Utah Plan For The Future And Protect Quality Of Life

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
May 28, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - On May 28, 2025, Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order launching the BUILD Coordinating Council, a proactive step to ensure Utah’s future is as dynamic and strong as its… Read More

Gov. Cox To Hold Press Conference Following Housing Summit With Utah Mayors

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
May 28, 2025
What: Gov. Spencer Cox will convene mayors and local government officials from more than 35 Utah cities for a housing summit focused on building 35,000 new starter homes in the state. Following the… Read More

Gov. Cox Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
May 23, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - In recognition of Memorial Day, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state… Read More

New Stained Glass Laylight Unveiled at North Capitol Building

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
May 19, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - A new laylight stained glass installation in the North Capitol Building, unveiled today, continues building on Utah’s bold and beautiful legacy. Consisting of 89 panels and… Read More

Gov. Cox to Hold Press Conference on Efficient Government

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
May 9, 2025
What: Gov. Spencer J. Cox will hold a press conference to highlight the state’s commitment to an efficient and results-oriented government. The governor will preview upcoming efforts to… Read More

Gov. Cox Appoints Jefferson Moss as New Executive Director of Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

From: Utah Governor Spencer Cox
May 9, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY - Gov. Cox has appointed Jefferson Moss to serve as the next executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), a role that oversees statewide… Read More