AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPentagon Christian-label fight: The Pentagon’s revised “Christian religions” list has put Utah’s LDS Church back in the spotlight, after Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis pushed back on the removal of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Christian category. Utah politics—CD2 GOP primary: The Blake Moore vs. Karianne Lisonbee race is in its final stretch ahead of the June 23 primary, with redistricting and Moore’s past role in an anti-gerrymandering effort at the center of the fight. Health—Utah measles outbreak: Doctors and anguished parents describe the toll of Utah’s measles outbreak, including newborns exposed to the virus and the high stakes for families facing vaccine hesitancy. Local safety and infrastructure: Saratoga Springs residents worry about evacuation bottlenecks as fires strain the area’s limited routes, while Grand County approved airport repairs and a wildfire agreement. Outdoors and recreation: A new North Wash boat ramp is complete to restore access for Cataract Canyon river trips, and wildlife officials warn visitors to keep distance from bison on Antelope Island. Utah culture and media: “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” continues to draw attention to Mormon women’s stories, as Utah’s broader national conversation about faith and identity heats up.
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