AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Center Backlash in Utah Politics: Utah’s Stratos data center fight is now hitting ballots hard. State Senate President J. Stuart Adams lost his GOP primary after backing the Box Elder County project, and two county commissioners tied to the plan also fell behind, with opponents saying the vote was a message. Local Housing & Rent Costs: Across the U.S., renters are pushing for action against “junk fees” and take-it-or-leave-it add-ons, arguing they drive up costs and raise eviction risk. Utah Education & Workforce: Utah Valley University faculty externships are increasingly focused on how students should use AI at work, as employers adopt it faster than colleges can update training. Utah Higher Ed Growth: Utah Tech University announced 19 new academic programs for fall 2026, aiming to match regional workforce demand. Health & Safety: An Orem dentist faces investigation over alleged sexual abuse of a former high school intern, and a new study finds bone-protecting drugs are still underused in metastatic prostate cancer. Water Watch: Sen. Mike Lee warned Colorado River states that suing basin partners could cost them hundreds of millions in conservation aid.
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