AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoI-15 Disruptions: UDOT is warning Utah drivers to plan ahead for major I-15 lane closures in Davis County and Ogden, including a full southbound shutdown this weekend tied to the Shepard Lane interchange project. Local Tax Decision: Davis County Commissioner John Crofts says he’s “not decided” on a potential “fifth fifth” local option sales tax, while Lorene Kamalu weighs the proposal amid public pressure. Wildfire Recovery: Utah and the U.S. Forest Service reached an $18M recovery agreement after the Cottonwood Fire and subsequent monsoon flooding hit the Beaver area, with repairs to homes, farms, roads and infrastructure planned. Heber Valley Bypass: UDOT delayed its final decision on the Heber Valley bypass route until spring 2027 after pushback over impacts to farmland and wetlands. Utah Tech & Policy: A federal judge ruled Utah can enforce its anti-gambling laws against Kalshi, and the state’s attorney general says enforcement options are on the table. Utah Sports: Utah’s offense is giving QB Devon Dampier more control to read defenses and call audibles as fall camp ramps up.
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