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Latest News
July
28
Jul. 28, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Alex Peterson director of Utah Office of Families
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Alex Peterson to serve as senior advisor and director of the Utah Office of Families, succeeding Aimee Winder Newton.
July
28
Jul. 28, 2026
Gov. Cox appoints Jamie Barnes commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Jamie Barnes to serve as commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, pending Senate confirmation.
July
27
Jul. 27, 2026
Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule: July 27 – August 1, 2026
**The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
July
22
Jul. 22, 2026
Gov. Cox declares state of emergency for Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties following wildfires and catastrophic flooding
Gov. Spencer J. Cox today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties as communities continue responding to the devastating impacts of this year’s historic wildfire season and
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