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Utah and Tooele County Pursue Nuclear Innovation Campus Opportunity

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The State of Utah and Tooele County have announced a joint response to a U.S. Department of Energy opportunity regarding a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. This initiative aims to advance innovation throughout the nuclear fuel cycle.

Key takeaways

  • Utah and Tooele County are pursuing a U.S. Department of Energy opportunity for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus.
  • Governor Cox signed a total of 87 bills during the 2026 General Legislative Session.
  • The governor utilized vetoes and line-item vetoes on remaining bills from the session.
  • Nominees have been selected for two vacancies within the Third District Court.

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.

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