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Colorado River Water Cuts: The Interior Department finalized 2027–2028 operating rules for Lake Powell and Lake Mead, ordering major reductions for the Lower Basin (Arizona, California, Nevada) while sparing Utah from mandatory cuts for now as reservoirs hit record lows. Wildlife & Hunting Impacts: Utah’s Wildlife Board adjusted bison hunting after pneumonia caused a near-40% adult die-off in the Book Cliffs, offering permit surrender options and changing 2027 hunt plans. Extreme Weather & Flood Risk: Hurricane, Utah officials say flood-prevention work for Gould Wash was planned but arrived too late; maps in a final environmental review show how much water the area could face in a 100-year event. Public Lands Stewardship: A reduction of Grand Staircase-Escalante protections drew mixed reactions, with some praising better local wildfire fuel management and others warning of “protecting it to death.” Utah Data Centers Debate: Lawmakers heard public and expert concerns at the Capitol about data center impacts on the Great Salt Lake region and the environment, following months of backlash. Utah Nuclear Messaging: Gov. Spencer Cox defended Utah’s nuclear-energy billboards amid an FTC complaint, arguing the state’s message is “overwhelmingly positive” for the environment.

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Utah Gov. Cox on the banana fallacy and nuclear safety

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox: ‘Great militaries’ demand a ‘great industrial base’

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox: ‘Great militaries’ demand a ‘great industrial base’

Utah Wildlife Board approves additional antlerless elk permits due to drought, updates for bison hunters

Utah Wildlife Board approves additional antlerless elk permits due to drought, updates for bison hunters

Utah was spared from mandatory cuts in the finalized Colorado River rules

Utah was spared from mandatory cuts in the finalized Colorado River rules

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Utah lawmakers got a primer on data centers after a summer of political fallout

'Because of him': North Capitol building named in honor of former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt

'Because of him': North Capitol building named in honor of former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt

Utah Needs More Housing. The Army Corps Shut Down 265 New Homes Because of a Small Ditch.

Utah Needs More Housing. The Army Corps Shut Down 265 New Homes Because of a Small Ditch.

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