AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGreat Salt Lake Fight: Hundreds of Utahns rallied at the Capitol demanding a halt to the proposed Stratos Project, a massive Box Elder County data center plan they say could strain water, worsen air quality, and move too fast without enough transparency. Federal Push: EPA chief Lee Zeldin toured the Great Salt Lake with Sen. John Curtis after Trump’s $1B pledge, framing restoration as a national effort. Housing Pressure: Mortgage rates jumped again, with the 30-year fixed average hitting 6.51%—a sharp rise that adds to already-stressed buyers. Local Water Fixes: USU researchers are working with beavers to keep water on the land longer, using “water magic” dams to help valleys act more like sponges. Politics, but calmer: Sen. John Curtis and Sen. Mark Kelly debuted a “Disagree Better” video urging Americans to talk face-to-face instead of feeding online division. Sports Spotlight: Park City ended Brighton’s run for the 5A boys lacrosse title, while Skyridge dethroned Corner Canyon in 6A.
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