Salt Lake City Development Deal: The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency approved a revised $45.8M tax incentive package for the Silo Park project in the Granary District, cutting about $5.6M from what developers originally asked, while the roughly $390M, multi-phase redevelopment adds hundreds of units including affordable housing plus hotel and commercial space. Utah Energy & Land Stewardship: Utah finalized a modern, risk-based rule updating oil and gas bonding so cleanup costs better match real liabilities, aiming to prevent abandoned-well bills from landing on taxpayers. Pioneer Day Fireworks Debate: As Pioneer Day nears, Utah editorialists urged communities to avoid “burn it down” fireworks choices amid dry conditions and high wildfire risk, with some local bans already in place. Data Centers vs. Water Fight: Kevin O’Leary pushed back on water-use fears for AI data centers, arguing they’re comparable to golf courses—while critics say demand is set to surge. Public Health Watch: Utah State University Extension weighed in on cyclosporiasis, noting Utah cases aren’t linked to the national outbreak and offering food-safety steps to reduce risk. National Monument Shockwave: Trump signed orders shrinking two Utah national monuments by about 90%, reopening land for mining and drilling and setting up renewed legal battles with tribes and conservation groups. Heat & Wildfire Pressure: Extreme heat warnings continued across the U.S., with Salt Lake City hitting a record 109°F and wildfire conditions adding strain.