AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Integrity: Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson warned that threats to elections are now coming from inside the federal government, after refusing to turn over sensitive voter data sought by the Justice Department. A suspicious white-powder letter addressed to her was intercepted and handed to the FBI; Henderson says the midterms will proceed. Utah’s Political Shift: With Democrats long out of power, party leaders see growth and changing demographics as a chance to build support, while unaffiliated voter registration is rising. State Finances: A new report gave Utah an A grade, ranking it fourth nationally with a $17.2 billion surplus, but flagged repeated problems handling federal funds. Higher Education: Utah’s higher education commissioner says public colleges cannot designate themselves sanctuary campuses, setting limits on campus policy. Energy and Growth: Salt Lake City council members raised safety and watershed concerns about a proposed fuel pipeline through Emigration Canyon, as Utah’s geothermal ambitions also face questions about water use.
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