AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater & Data Centers: Kevin O’Leary’s proposed Box Elder County complex is seeking to redirect an irrigation water right for industrial use, drawing nearly 200 protests over potential impacts on the Great Salt Lake. A separate look at the Central Utah Project traces how more than 100 miles of tunnels and pipelines move Colorado River Basin water to the Wasatch Front. Energy & Infrastructure: Utah’s geothermal prospects are growing, but new projects could add pressure on water supplies. UDOT says its $621 million Lehi freeway project is progressing toward a 2028 finish, while Salt Lake City has outlined a $14.5 million first phase for Rio Grande District infrastructure. Utah Businesses: West Jordan medical-device maker Route 92 Medical secured a $100 million debt facility to support growth. Trader Joe’s plans to open a West Jordan store Oct. 23, and Orem-based payments firm pmtbox added Coupons.com founder Steven Boal to its board. Jobs & Investment: Utah added 25,200 jobs over the past year, with unemployment holding at 3.5%. A trade adviser also touted Texas Instruments’ investment in a new Lehi plant while defending tariffs.
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