The State of Utah and Tooele County are exploring a response to an opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy to host a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. This national initiative is designed to promote innovation across the nuclear fuel cycle.
In recent legislative activity, Governor Spencer J. Cox has taken action on several bills from the 2026 General Legislative Session. The governor signed 87 bills during the session, with a more recent update noting the signing of 47 bills.
Regarding remaining legislation, Governor Cox issued two vetoes and two line-item vetoes, while allowing one bill to go into effect without his signature.
Additionally, the Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has announced nominees for two vacancies on the Third District Court.