NEWS: CATALYST AT THE CAPITAL: 2019 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP
Jessica ReimerCatalyst MagazineMarch 31, 2019 HOW DID THE ENVIRONMENT DO? Another legislative session has come and gone, and like most years before this one, there…
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NEWS: Radioactive: March 18, 2019
Lara JonesKRCLMarch 18, 2019 Grassroots groups join RadioACTive to recap and rate the 2019 General Session of the Utah Legislature. Plus, Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer.…
NEWS: Utah Gov. Herbert quietly allows depleted uranium bill to become law without his signature
Benjamin WoodSalt Lake TribuneMarch 20, 2019 A bill that critics say opens the door to the storage of depleted uranium in Utah is now state…
NEWS: Utah legislature passes pro-nuclear energy resolution
Eric SlobeJuristFebruary 28, 2019 The Utah House of Representatives passed the Concurrent Resolution in Support of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology on Wednesday. The resolution “supports…
NEWS: 5 stories to catch you up on the fourth week of the Utah Legislature
Deseret NewsFebruary 16, 2019 Discussion on some amendments to Utah’s new medical marijuana law was a main focus as lawmakers wrapped up the fourth week of the…
NEWS: Resolution supporting new nuclear technology advances Utah House committee
Amy Joi O’DonaghueDeseret News2/25/29 The Utah Legislature may throw its weight behind the development of “advanced” nuclear technology as part of the state’s energy portfolio…
NEWS: Radioactive waste bill passes; veto by Utah governor appears unlikely
Amy Joi O’DonaghueDeseret NewsFebruary 22, 2019 The House voted without discussion 50-20 to approve changes made in a radioactive waste bill dealing with the potential…
NEWS: Radioactive Waste Bill Moves Fast Through The Utah Legislature
Judy FahysKUER February 14, 2019 A state Senate committee advanced legislation Thursday that would eliminate a policy obstacle that prevents EnergySolutions from accepting large volumes…
NEWS: Proposal would allow permanent storage of depleted uranium in Utah
Bob BernickUtah PolicyJanuary 31, 2019 Utah would be able to take depleted uranium byproducts for permanent storage under a bill being proposed by state Rep.…
NEWS: More hazardous nuclear waste could soon be stored in Utah; House bill clears committee
KUTV NewsMichael LocklearFebruary 6, 2019 Lawmakers are considering opening up the state to the storage of nuclear waste that’s more hazardous than currently allowed. Opponents…