AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Fallout: Gov. Spencer Cox says Utah Republicans must listen after Democrats flipped legislative seats and voters rejected the party’s redistricting approach. He says housing, the Great Salt Lake and social media will top his 2027 agenda. Data Center Debate: A bipartisan Senate bill advancing in Washington would make data centers pay for grid costs, as one Utah county spends $5,000 to weigh a local ban. Household Costs: Salt Lake City’s summer water use has fallen nearly 20% since 2021, squeezing utility revenue; a national survey finds U.S. water and sewer bills have risen faster than inflation since 2011. Consumer Protection: Utah is asking insulin users to share experiences for its lawsuit against manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers, while the state is among those backing a nearly $50 million settlement with landlord Progress Residential over alleged hidden fees and misleading rents. Local Economy: St. George remains the nation’s top commercial real estate market in a new index, while gas prices have dipped below $4 a gallon at Utah stations.
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