AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUtah Housing & Taxes: Heber City residents are pushing back on a proposed 4.8% property tax hike, arguing the city’s “burrito meal” framing doesn’t match real household strain. Local Governance: Eagle Mountain residents are organizing a referendum after an approved 183% property tax increase, with critics pointing to transparency issues and tax breaks tied to data centers. Utah Business & Courts: Rebel Creamery, the Utah-based ice cream brand sold at Walmart, Target and Kroger, filed for Chapter 11 in Utah after a federal judge ordered it to surrender about $23.8M to rival Van Leeuwen in a trade-dress packaging dispute. Water Crisis: Lake Powell hit a record low, underscoring how the Colorado River drought is pushing Utah and the rest of the Southwest toward tougher water tradeoffs. Elections & Federal Power: Utah Sen. Mike Lee is among GOP leaders discussing a possible Supreme Court fight over DOJ efforts to access state voter rolls ahead of November. Utah Economy & Energy: A new Utah mortgage guide targets self-employed jumbo borrowers using bank statements, aiming to reduce “told no” denials when taxable income doesn’t reflect cash flow.
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