AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBYU Football Focus: BYU’s fall camp is set for early August, and a new preview spotlights Sione Moa as one of the key players to watch as the Cougars gear up for the 2026 season. Utah Higher Ed: The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously named Jon Anderson as the next president of Utah Valley University, clearing the way for a leadership change at UVU. Housing Costs: Mortgage rates climbed again as the Iran war escalated, with the 30-year fixed-rate average rising to 6.55%, adding pressure to Utah homebuyers. Data Center Politics: In Box Elder County, candidates are challenging the incumbent state senator over the Stratos AI data center, arguing voters need more answers on water, energy, and oversight. Agriculture & Tourism: The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and the Utah Office of Tourism released a 2026 agritourism study, estimating major economic impact and pushing for more rural tourism growth. Public Health: Louisiana confirmed its first West Nile case of the season, as the CDC flags the worst early surge in decades. Online Safety: A national debate over kids’ social media rules is colliding with First Amendment limits, with Utah cited as a test case.
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