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Data Center Rules Tightened: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order setting a “higher bar” for AI data center development, responding to public pressure over the Stratos project—calling for stronger protections for the Great Salt Lake, air and water quality, wildlife, and utility ratepayers, plus more meaningful public comment. Local Accountability: A report says a former Utah congressman, Jason Chaffetz, could financially benefit depending on the outcome of the Box Elder-area Stratos deal, raising fresh questions about who gains as communities bear the impacts. Power for Parks: Federal approval cleared a 15-kilovolt transmission line to bring more reliable electricity to Goblin Valley State Park, with an environmental assessment finding no significant impact. Wildfire Prep in Park City: As Utah faces drought and an above-normal wildfire season, Park City Fire District’s free wood-chipping program is underway to reduce fuel loads. Water Safety on Utah Lakes: Experts urged watercraft users to take safety seriously, warning that people jumping in to help can turn one incident into multiple drownings. Wildlife & Habitat: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service moves to expand hunting and fishing access across national wildlife refuges, including in the Mountain West.

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