Mining & Federal Land: After Trump shrank Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments by more than 90%, Utah-based and Utah-linked interests filed fresh mining claims inside the former protected boundaries, signaling a fast push to tap minerals once off-limits. AI Power Demand: A Utah data-center proposal near the Great Salt Lake is drawing backlash over electricity, water, land, heat, and noise impacts, as communities nationwide question who pays for the AI boom. Transit Funding Watch: A $374M federal grant for South Carolina’s Lowcountry Rapid Transit is in limbo, with senators warning delays in the FTA’s Capital Investment Grants pipeline could stall projects. Utah Business & IP: Rebel Creamery, based in Utah, filed for Chapter 11 after a $23.8M trademark ruling tied to packaging trade dress infringement. Cattle & Processing: Tyson Foods is shutting down or selling multiple beef facilities, including an Eagle Mountain, Utah case-ready site, as a deep cattle shortage forces consolidation. Energy Buildout: New U.S. power additions are dominated by solar and batteries, reshaping the grid faster than many policymakers are ready for. Utah Film Incentives: Utah approved three new productions for 2026, targeting rural locations and projecting $9.3M in economic impact and 100+ jobs.