Author: Kevin Thompson

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Former Utah Governor Gary Herbert joined former CIA Director and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday for a dynamic conversation at the Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit. The invite-only event, hosted by Zions Bank and the World Trade Center Utah, brought together global leaders to discuss international trade, immigration, and the shifting dynamics of global power. The summit, which focused heavily on Utah’s growing role in global trade, provided a platform for Herbert and Pompeo to share insights on the evolving trade landscape, particularly in light of ongoing tariff negotiations with…

Salt Lake City, Utah – On Wednesday, a new state law designed to propel Utah into the future of nuclear energy was officially enacted, signaling the state’s commitment to expanding its energy portfolio. However, while the law paves the way for the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), the realization of this energy vision will take time. Emy Lesofski, director of the Utah Office of Energy Development, provided insight into the timeline for the state’s first nuclear power plant. According to Lesofski, the process of permitting and licensing new nuclear projects typically takes around two to four years, with construction…