Gov. Cox bids for a nuclear campus in Tooele
Gov. Spencer Cox, along with other state and local leaders, gathered in the desert of Tooele County to announce a plan to apply to the U.S. Department of Energy to make the area home to …
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Proposed ICE detention center in Salt Lake draws protesters
The federal government recently purchased a warehouse in Salt Lake City which has led to protests from citizens who are concerned it will become a detention center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The federal government …
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Gov. Cox wants to ban sports betting
Gov. Spencer Cox said on Tuesday that he wants to block prediction markets from the state, even if it means going to court, calling the apps “gambling, pure and simple.” Cox also rejected the federal …
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Gov. Cox wants to fill the Salt Lake by the 2034 Olympics
Hundreds of Utahns gathered at the State Capitol for the fifth annual “Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake” protest on Feb. 1. The protest was held in response to the state’s efforts to meet …
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Gov. Cox wants to build 35,000 starter homes in Utah
At the beginning of 2025, Gov. Cox announced a plan to build 35,000 starter homes by 2028. He proposed a $185 million investment towards affordable housing to be a part of the budget for the …
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Utah’s HB 267 and what it means for residents
Earlier this year, Utah enacted HB 267, a law that prohibited bargaining for public sector employees. This includes teachers, police officers and firefighters. This bill was signed in February 2025 by Gov. Spencer Cox. The …
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