AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Lands: The Interior Department’s new five-year plan proposes selling federal land to states, tribes and local governments, but names no parcels or scale. The proposal could have major implications for Utah, where the federal government owns 64% of the land, and has drawn bipartisan pushback. Permitting Fight: A bill co-written by Sen. Mike Lee advanced in the Senate, aiming to speed energy projects and shield households from data-center grid costs. Tribal leaders warn it could weaken public review of projects affecting historic and sacred sites. Utah Politics: Midterm gains broke the state House GOP’s supermajority for the first time in decades. Sen. Evan Vickers was chosen as the next Senate president, while Mike Schultz will lead the House. Local Government: Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter faces an obstruction charge over alleged false statements during a suspected DUI investigation. In Sandy, residents packed a council meeting to oppose a study of a possible Highland Drive extension near Dimple Dell Park; council leaders stressed the vote would not approve construction.
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