SALT LAKE CITY (July 31, 2025) — Gov. Cox today signed Executive Order 2025-08 declaring a 30-day state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires across Utah. The order, effective immediately, ...

Gov. Spencer J. Cox will visit the Monroe Canyon Fire response operation in Richfield to receive a situational briefing, meet with fire crews and local leaders, and provide a media update on the ...

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NEWS RELEASE: New Stained Glass Laylight Unveiled at North Capitol Building A new laylight stained glass installation in the North Capitol Building, unveiled today, continues building on Utah’s bold ...

On H.B. 2, H.B. 100, and S.B. 178, Gov. Cox issued the following statement: “Today I’m proud to sign H.B. 2, Public Education Budget Amendments, which represents a meaningful investment in the people ...

SALT LAKE CITY (March 26, 2025) – Today, Gov. Cox signed 100 bills in the 2025 General Legislative Session. Information on signed bills can be found below: H.B. 26 Road Jurisdiction Amendments H.B. 37 ...

Salt Lake City (April 24, 2025) – With low streamflow forecasts, increased water demand as temperatures rise and southern Utah experiencing extreme drought, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive ...