AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData-center power controversy: A Reuters look at fast-tracked off-grid power plants tied to data centers raises alarms about limited public scrutiny and transparency, with residents near Meta’s Bowling Green project saying they weren’t told about a nearby gas plant. Southern Utah staffing squeeze: A tourism industry report says Southern Utah businesses are struggling to hire, with 69% of respondents calling them understaffed—pushing up costs and forcing some to cut hours. Gas prices ease: U.S. pump prices keep falling as crude drops after U.S.-Iran moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the national average down to about $4.04/gal. Fishing crisis in the Southwest: Drought plus “forever chemicals” is triggering a statewide fishing problem, adding new health concerns for anglers. Adaptive sports win: National Ability Center head coach Rob Umstead earns U.S. Ski and Snowboard Adaptive Development Coach of the Year after Paralympic success. Utah tourism logistics: With restaurant wait times and closures linked to staffing issues, summer travel in the region may feel less smooth than usual.
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