AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDebt & Collections: A new Pew Charitable Trusts report says Utahns being sued for unpaid debt are up 23% since 2019, as consumer debt hits record levels and more cases end in default judgments. Housing & Growth: Salt Lake Valley homebuying remains tough for first-timers, with one family forced to look far from the city as prices and inventory squeeze options. Film Incentives: Utah approved two new productions for state film incentives, including a documentary on the “lost likeness” of Joseph Smith, aiming to boost the state’s growing film-industry pipeline. Water, Energy & Industry: A major debate is heating up over data centers and water use in the arid West, with Utah Clean Energy estimating the proposed Stratos project could drive enormous annual water demand. Environment & Air Quality: Researchers are flying over the Salt Lake Valley to map summer ozone, as heat, drought, and wildfires worsen pollution impacts. Local Governance & Development: Provo’s Vesper Amphitheater plan would require a rezone and a large land purchase, with canyon traffic and open-space concerns driving opposition. Public Lands: Utah groups are organizing protests against Trump’s 90% monument reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. Business Legal Risk: A new guide targets merchant cash advance lawsuits, warning owners about the critical first 48 hours after a filing.
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