Good morning, Provo.

State officials and private partners signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday to search for a site for a Natrium reactor and energy storage system as part of Gov. Spencer Cox’s Operation Gigawatt— a plan to double Utah’s energy production by the end of 2025.

The Utah Office of Energy Development, TerraPower, and Flagship Companies will evaluate potential sites based on factors like community support, physical attributes, licensing feasibility, and available infrastructure.

The Institute for Free Speech reported that Utah earned a perfect grade on anti-SLAPP protections—laws that stop meritless lawsuits aimed at silencing speech—and praised the state's 2023 Uniform Public Expression Protection Act.

State agencies say that starting fiscal year 2027, Utah taxpayers will pay about $13 million more for food stamp administration—while changes to Medicaid may save nearly $33 million but might cause thousands of Utahns to lose health coverage.

Lawmakers noted that new work rules and delayed enrollment may reduce benefits for low-income residents.

BYU Cougars Women's Volleyball vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights

12:00 – 1:30 PM — George Albert Smith Fieldhouse — Tickets from $40 — Don't miss this action-packed clash between the BYU Cougars and Fairleigh Dickinson Knights.

Labor Day Luau

6-7:30 p.m. — Waterfall Amphitheatre — Adult $35, Child $27 — Celebrate the tropics with a Hawaiian-inspired dinner and captivating Pacific Island performances.

Come Back to Christ Event

6-9:30 p.m. & 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Utah Valley Convention Center — Free entry — A chance for community reflection and inspiration with upcoming speakers.

19 Miles Per Hour: Good Morning Rosaline Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Velour Live Music Gallery — Check event page for ticket details — Experience the catchy tunes of 19 Miles Per Hour as they perform their hit “Good Morning Rosaline.”

BYU Cougars Women's Soccer vs. Utah Valley Wolverines

7-9 p.m. — BYU South Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting match as local teams battle it out on the soccer field.

Survival Skills Workshop

10-11 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Learn essential skills to survive the apocalypse and test your preparedness.

Breathwork for Everyone

1-3 a.m. — Sozo Provo Breathwork Studio — $25 fee — Experience transformative breathwork to reconnect and rejuvenate in a peaceful environment.

Downtown Provo Classic Car Show 2025

5-8 p.m. — Downtown Provo — Early Registration $20 — Celebrate classic cars with food, music, and awards at this vibrant community event.

PMP Certification Classroom Training

9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with intensive CAPM certification training featuring real-world examples and interactive sessions.

Pink Party 2025

4-8 p.m. — The Shops At Riverwoods — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate back-to-school season in style at the annual Pink Party, where pink attire is the theme!