AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUtah Data Center Fight: Utah’s GOP primary debate in the 2nd District turned into a referendum on Kevin O’Leary’s Box Elder “Stratos” hyperscale project, with Karianne Lisonbee calling it a “failure of process” and saying she’s not supportive “at this point” until water and environmental questions are answered, while Blake Moore backed the idea but urged a more “bite-sized” approach. State Policy Pushback: Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams is now demanding a 75% reduction in the proposed data center’s footprint and water demand, including protections for wildlife and agriculture and sending excess water to Great Salt Lake. Local Cost Pressure: South Salt Lake businesses say a new Transportation Utility Fee is hitting them hard after a utility bill line item spiked, prompting council action to adjust who gets charged. Public Safety & Courts: A judge ordered prosecutors to answer claims they violated a gag order in the Tyler Robinson case tied to the killing of Charlie Kirk, setting a June 12 hearing. Health & Community: Utah’s Newborn Safe Haven law turns 25, with advocates and an adopted “Safe Haven” baby marking how the policy has saved lives. International Spotlight: Michael Young, a Utah expert in international law, was nominated as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, pending Senate confirmation.
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