AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBYU Recruiting: Orem edge rusher Jag Ioane committed to BYU, giving the Cougars a sixth Utah pledge in this cycle after a junior year that included 30 tackles and six sacks. Public Lands: President Trump signed orders shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante by more than 90%, reopening parts of the land to mining, drilling and new roads and setting up near-certain legal fights with tribes and conservation groups. Environment & Health: A high-tech King Air 350 research plane is flying over the Salt Lake Valley to map ozone pollution, as heat, drought and wildfires worsen summertime air quality. Local Water: St. George’s $9.5M smart-meter upgrade is rolling out alerts to help residents spot hidden leaks amid drought conditions. Economy: Utah’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.6% in June as the state added about 26,300 jobs over the past year. Sports & Community: Southern Utah’s Jamie Shaw is profiled for her Olympic-sized ambition, while a Southern Utah construction camp had girls build doghouses for a local animal shelter. Politics: Sen. Lisa Murkowski warned the SAVE Act could create major hurdles for rural and Native voters, including costly travel to register.
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