Olympics & Infrastructure: Utah lawmakers got a briefing on what it could cost to “freshen up” venues for the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, with officials noting many facilities are still heavily used since 2002. Great Salt Lake / Data Centers & Politics: Utah Senate President Stuart Adams faced sharp criticism from GOP challengers over the Stratos data center project, with debate centered on environmental concerns, transparency, and the power of the Military Installation Development Authority. Public Safety & Health: A federal judge blocked Idaho from fully enforcing a transgender public-restroom law, while Utah’s own policy fight continues in the background of broader national court battles. Utah Economy & Jobs: Lunar Resources won state approval for a new pulsed-power manufacturing facility in Salt Lake County, aiming to create hundreds of jobs. Local Government & Elections: More than 80 Utah women leaders signed an open letter criticizing Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson’s hire of a deputy election clerk over reported sexist views about voting. Environment & Wildlife: Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources will distribute $5.1 million to 33 conservation projects statewide, including work on bats, birds, and rare plants. Fraud Prevention: Utah’s U.S. attorney warned seniors that AI is supercharging scams that impersonate banks and the IRS. Business & Cybersecurity: A state audit reviewed a cyberattack at Salt Lake City International Airport and sparked a dispute over how the findings were framed and what should be prioritized next.