AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElections & Voting Security: President Trump criticized Utah’s universal vote-by-mail ahead of the June 23 primary, but Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said most ballots are returned through USPS or secure drop boxes, and a UVU study led by Justin Jones is assessing whether the system is safe and secure. Local Politics & Accountability: Box Elder County Commissioner Boyd Bingham pushed back on conflict-of-interest allegations tied to the Stratos Project data center land transfer, saying he had no knowledge of a related lien at the time of the vote. Public Safety: A 17-year-old visiting from California died after an OHV rollover in a Garden City parking lot; investigators said she wasn’t wearing a seatbelt or helmet. Health & Community: A new water-wise landscaping program in Washington County will pay residents to replace grass, and a Parents Anonymous helpline study highlights a 30-minute intervention that leaves callers more “solution-oriented.” Culture & Service: Hundreds marked Juneteenth in downtown Salt Lake City with music, food, and a Black Business Expo, while the LDS Church announced a major food-delivery milestone tied to America’s 250th anniversary. Business & Equity: Redemption Bank in Holladay launched the Bank King Card debit program for single mothers in subsidized housing, with donations to nonprofits for direct cash support. Tech & Education: A UVU study warns deepfake videos can sway voter opinion, and it’s getting harder to spot them.
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