AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Center Showdown: Box Elder County commissioners have approved the Stratos hyperscale data center in Hansel Valley—40,000 acres, 9 gigawatts of power, and major heat-and-water concerns—without a public hearing or meaningful environmental review, as opponents gear up for a May 27 Brigham City rally and a fast referendum signature push. Local Governance: The fight is also about who gets to decide—critics say a semi-secret state authority can strip local land-use and taxing power, leaving residents feeling shut out. Politics & Community: In Weber County’s Seat B GOP primary, challenger Jon Beesley says there’s a disconnect between the commission and cities/residents. Cedar City Update: A $500,000 settlement clears Cedar City from a Cross Hollow recreation requirement. Sports: Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers advance to the East finals after a Game 7 rout of the Pistons.
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