AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGreat Salt Lake & drought response: EPA head Lee Zeldin toured Farmington Bay as water sits just inches deep in spots, with officials pushing efforts to protect the lake as Utah’s record-low snowpack bites. Data center fight: Hundreds rallied at the Capitol against the Stratos AI data center in Box Elder County, arguing it threatens air, water, and transparency—while protesters in St. George echoed the same concerns. Public health: A salmonella recall hit specialty drink powders sold across 25 states, including Utah. Housing pressure: Mortgage rates jumped to 6.51% for a 30-year fixed loan, the highest since Aug. 2025, as Middle East uncertainty weighs on costs. Local transportation: Salt Lake City moved to close part of 200 South to help create a rail quiet zone and reduce disruptive train horns. Sports (Utah): Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals both played to keep momentum—RSL drew 1-1 with Minnesota, while URFC extended its unbeaten run to nine with a 2-1 win over Denver Summit.
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