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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Operation Gigawatt moves forward
A nuclear power plant facility is coming to Utah, located in the Brigham City area. However, construction may not begin until later in the decade. The facility is estimated to contain 10 modular reactor units …
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Operation Gigawatt coming to Utah
Gov. Spencer Cox announced Operation Gigawatt and called for a complete mind shift about nuclear energy. He hopes to place Utah in the lead for national energy development. Cox said to meet the growing demand …
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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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Gov. Spencer Cox vetoes SB 37
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recently vetoed Senate Bill 37, which aimed to change how property tax revenue is distributed to schools. Currently, about $842 million in local property taxes go directly to school districts. The …
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New bill adds requirements for ballot initiatives in Utah
Governor Spencer Cox signed SB 73 — which adds new requirements for those seeking ballot initiatives. The main bill provision took effect on March 24, 2025 with a second provision to be implemented in January …
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