AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWasatch County: The County Council unanimously put Sheriff Jared Rigby on paid administrative leave through year-end, dropping a call for his resignation. Rigby has pleaded not guilty to felony obstruction charges tied to the Kouri Richins case. Election Watch: The Justice Department is considering lawsuits against more states over voter-roll checks; Utah is among the states that mail ballots to all voters, though no potential targets were named. Redistricting: Newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Michael Menssen signed a petition to repeal Proposition 4 and has not recused himself from the court’s redistricting appeal. Court officials say recusal procedures were followed. Gambling Lawsuit: Utah is suing prediction-market company Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling and seeking to block its operations in the state, with claims for as much as $61.2 million. Data Center Scrutiny: State lawmakers grilled the head of Utah’s military development authority over its role in Kevin O’Leary’s controversial data center project, which has drawn local opposition and water concerns.
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