SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 18, 2025) — 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 ...

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August 18, 2025 – 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 honor of ...

Welcome to the Kearns Mansion, the official residence of Utah's governor! This magnificent French chateauesque home was completed in 1902 by Thomas and Jennie Kearns, Park City magnates who made their ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

In addition to bills signed, Gov. Cox issued 4 vetoes, made line-item vetoes in 2 bills, and allowed 3 bills to go into effect without signature. Please find a letter explaining the governor’s actions ...

On March 22, Gov. Cox vetoed HB11: Student Eligibility in Interscholastic Activities and issued a call for a Special Legislative Session to consider financial and legal issues regarding the bill. The ...

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 ...