Utah Data Centers: Utah lawmakers held interim meetings at the Capitol to sort out how to regulate data centers after a summer of protests, with attention focused on a massive proposed project near the Great Salt Lake and the political fallout from Senate President Stuart Adams’ June primary loss. Federal Immigration: ICE backed off plans to turn a Salt Lake City-area warehouse into an immigration detention center, telling a judge it will designate the property as excess for sale or transfer after intense local backlash. Public Lands & Forest Policy: A broader national fight over the federal “roadless rule” is heating up, with critics warning rescinding protections could disrupt wildlife recovery plans and slash public input. Energy & Minerals: The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding $500 million in grants for domestic lithium and battery-material projects, including a Utah facility tied to Great Salt Lake extraction. Nuclear & Water Legacy: Park City students are partnering with Utah Radiation Survivors Advocacy to spotlight downwind impacts of uranium mining and nuclear weapons testing, with proceeds aimed at cleaner drinking water on the Navajo Nation. Elections & Voting: A national court fight over new Trump-backed House districts continues, with Missouri’s map upheld for November—another reminder that redistricting litigation can move fast. Military Tech (Utah): Hill Air Force Base is showcasing a drone “Launch Pad” program that builds compliant, cyber-secure unmanned systems for defense customers.