Governor Cox

A $200 million infusion of private capital. A charter to align leaders from every sector. A promise: we will not let the Great Salt Lake fail.

Starting this fall, Utah schools will have a bell-to-bell cellphone restriction in place so students can focus, connect, and learn. SB69 helps reduce distractions during the school day while allowing exceptions for emergencies and student accommodations. More here: sltrib.com/news/education…

Building affordable, abundant power is essential. Getting it right is non-negotiable. That’s how Utah is approaching advanced nuclear energy: with safety, accountability, and trust at the center. More here: westgov.org/news/article/u…

A Utah copper mine is coming back online with advanced tech. Domestic production of critical minerals in rural Utah means greater economic strength and a safer nation. This is how we build what America needs, right here at home. 🇺🇸 More here: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

The future of flight. Built here. Utah is part of a national effort to test advanced aircraft and bring new mobility options closer to everyday use. More: techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/ele…

Operation Gigawatt Summit will bring together public leaders, builders, and investors to shape the state-level playbook for American energy dominance. 🇺🇸 Learn more: gigawattsummit.com

These athletes brought heart, teamwork, and real joy to the court today at the Delta Center for the Special Olympics Unified Championship. I’m grateful to First Lady Abby Cox for her continued leadership in expanding Unified Sports to every K-12 district, especially in rural Utah.

Susie Wiles is a national treasure. A steadfast leader, a dear friend, and someone who has done tremendous work for our country. We’re all behind her and wishing her strength in this fight.

The Great Salt Lake matters to Utah and to the nation. I appreciate President Trump’s interest in this work and his willingness to help. Utah has been building for the long term, and we welcome federal support that helps move practical solutions forward. More here: commonplace.org/p/isaiah-menni…

Pure dominance. #AggiesAllTheWay

Utah is answering the call to build America’s drone industrial base — with domestic manufacturing, vertical integration, and rapid delivery. Our growing drone industry strengthens our economy and supports those who defend our nation. 🇺🇸 More: whitehouse.gov/presidential-a… @DeptofWar @USCTO47 @mkratsios47

Utah has been selected by @SecDuffy and the FAA as one of eight national pilot sites for next-generation electric aircraft. We’re proud to help shape the future of aviation right here in Utah, creating jobs, strengthening mobility, and keeping America at the forefront of innovation. More here: transportation.gov/briefing-room/…

Utahns can be proud of this legislative session. We made meaningful progress on early literacy, tackling homelessness, restoring bell-to-bell learning in classrooms, protecting kids online, expanding housing and infrastructure, and advancing Operation Gigawatt to power Utah’s future. More: ksl.com/article/514584…

Meeting with young Utahns like Willow gives me a lot of hope. She’s 12, engaged in the process, and determined to do something most adults probably couldn’t pull off: collect an autograph for everyone in the legislative book. Today I was glad to add mine. Now she’s down to just one more — the First Lady’s. I may know someone who can help with that.

At Wasatch High last night, Abby shared a simple truth: when life feels heavy, look up and look out. Serving others pulls us out of comparison and the pressure of social media, and back into real connection. Thank you, Wasatch County, for showing us how it’s done.