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Glowing pains: Developing nuclear power could cost Utah tens of billions
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Glowing pains: Developing nuclear power could cost Utah tens of billions

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah News Dispatch. Gov. Spencer Cox announced Operation Gigawatt in 2024 to double the state’s energy capacity in 10 years. For the governor and state lawmakers an ambitious energy plan means big investments now in all energy options — including nuclear....

How a little noticed law opened the door to political gamesmanship on Utah ballots
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How a little noticed law opened the door to political gamesmanship on Utah ballots

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah News Dispatch. Utah’s 2024 ballot initiative debacle started benignly enough at the beginning of last year’s legislative session with the introduction of a bill on municipal and special district elections. There was no mention in it of constitutional amendments or...