Utah Housing & Growth: Summit County approved the first Snyderville Basin use of its neighborhood mixed-use zone, clearing Junction Commons for a 370-unit redevelopment with 220 affordable homes, a major test of how local zoning rules translate into real projects. Local Governance: Snyderville Basin also got a new Ordinance 1016 concept plan process, letting developers seek rezonings with less upfront engineering while keeping final standards later. Energy & Industry: A DOE roundtable at UNR—led by U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens and DOE’s Audrey Robertson—focused on workforce and supply-chain needs for critical minerals and the next phase of mining. Nuclear Development: West Virginia joined DOE’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus effort, joining Utah among potential host states and signaling continued momentum for domestic nuclear fuel-cycle investment. Utah Business: Kensington Home Company launched from a Gardner Group and Urban Alfandre partnership, aiming at urban infill housing across Utah and Idaho. Transportation & Security: TSA rolled out “Gateside by TSA PreCheck,” letting some trusted travelers enter airport secure areas without a ticket. Food & Consumer: ProCare’s 2026 State of School Lunch report ranked Vermont No. 1 for school meal reach and access, highlighting how states are expanding breakfast/lunch participation. Legal/Policy: Utah’s Kalshi prediction-market fight took another turn as the 10th Circuit denied an emergency injunction, leaving Utah able to enforce its gambling laws.