SALT LAKE CITY (May 15, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox today signed Executive Order 2026-01 declaring a 30-day state of emergency in Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Iron, Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Utah, and Weber counties due to crop losses caused by freezing …
SALT LAKE CITY (May 12, 2026) — Governor Spencer Cox and state officials today announced results from Utah’s 2026 annual Point-in-Time Count (PIT), showing a decline in the overall number of Utahns experiencing homelessness. This is the first year-over- …
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, May 11 10:00 a.m. Meet with Joel Ferry, commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources and Emy Lesofski, director of the Utah Office …
SALT LAKE CITY (May 8, 2026) — Today, Gov. Cox received a letter of resignation from Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen. The resignation is effective immediately. The governor appreciates Justice Hagen’s years of service to the state of Utah. …
SALT LAKE CITY (May 8, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox, President J. Stuart Adams, Speaker Mike Schultz, and Chief Justice Matthew Durrant issue the following statement: “The judicial, executive, and legislative branches are committed to working together on …
SALT LAKE CITY (May 7, 2026) — The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Court. This position was created by the Legislature during the 2026 Legislative Session. The nominees for the …
SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2026) — The Capitol Preservation Board (CPB) voted unanimously today to officially name the North Capitol Building in honor of former Governor Michael O. Leavitt, recognizing his lasting contributions to the preservation and …
SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer J. Cox will ceremonially sign three bills aimed at supporting Utah families, expanding access to child care and strengthening family leave policies for state employees. The ceremonial signing will include H.B. 190, Child Care …
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, May 4 10:45 a.m. Meet with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Chris Klomp, Deputy …
SALT LAKE CITY (April 30, 2026) – The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court. These positions were created by the Legislature during the 2026 Legislative Session. The nominees for the …
SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer J. Cox today announced that Utah is joining the national “A Home for Every Child” initiative and signed a joint proclamation with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen child welfare outcomes and expand …
What: Gov. Spencer J. Cox will ceremonially sign H.B. 108, Minors in State Custody Amendments, and announce Utah’s participation in “A Home for Every Child,” a national effort through the Administration for Children and Families to improve outcomes for …
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** **Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicate that an event is open to the media …
SALT LAKE CITY (April 16, 2026) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Bryan J. Pattison and Jack B. Burns to the Fifth District Court, filling vacancies created by the retirements of Judge John Walton and Judge Keith Barnes. Judicial appointments are …
SALT LAKE CITY (April 16, 2026) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Patricia C. Kuendig and Todd M. Olsen to the Third District Court, filling vacancies created by the retirement of Judge Barry Lawrence and the appointment of Judge John Nielsen to …
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, April 13 No public meetings Tuesday, April 14 6:00 p.m. Trade mission welcome event with Utah delegation Location: Zürich, Switzerland …
What: Gov. Spencer Cox will ceremonially sign education-related bills focused on preparing the next generation of Utahns and supporting young students with the resources they need. When: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026 Where: Valley Elementary …
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, March 30 12:30 p.m. Thanks-Giving Foundation lunch Location: Dallas, TX 7:00 p.m. Speak at Thanks-Giving Foundation fireside Location: Dallas …
TOOELE COUNTY, UT (Mar. 27, 2026) — Today, the State of Utah and Tooele County announced they are responding to an opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy to host a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, a national initiative aimed at advancing …
Governor issues two vetoes, makes two line-item vetoes, and allows one bill to go into effect without signature SALT LAKE CITY (March 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Cox announced that he has signed 53 bills in the 2026 General Legislative Session. Information on …
