AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoUtah Politics & Cost of Living: Democratic candidate Peter Crosby is set to hold a Logan press conference Monday to argue Trump-era policies are squeezing small business owners and everyday Utahns, and he says internal polling shows Utah’s 2nd District race is tightening. Utah Veterans & Housing: A VA home-loans index ranks Utah 7th nationally for average VA loan amount in Q2 2026, with Utah’s average at about $507,095. Local Security & Travel: TSA’s new Gateside program is changing how trusted travelers in Salt Lake City can access gate areas for welcomes and send-offs, and Utah passengers say it feels like a big upgrade. Business & Community: A St. George shop is bringing back VHS rentals for a nostalgic, family-style movie night experience. Health & Research: University of Utah neuroscientist Dr. Donna Cross reports new momentum for an Alzheimer’s-related drug approach, including major outside donations to move toward human trials. Public Safety & Food: Utahns are seeing a steady stream of food recall alerts, and a new report says many people still miss warnings. Higher Education & Tech: Utah’s education and AI debate continues as universities expand access to AI tools, raising fresh concerns about privacy and data use. National Culture War: One-year memorial events for Charlie Kirk continue to draw crowds and controversy, including vandalism of a newly unveiled statue in Phoenix.
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