AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoMemorial Day travel hit a rough patch: AAA says gas prices are set to be the highest for the holiday since 2022, with the national average around $4.51 and oil still elevated—so road trips may cost more even if prices dip in spots. Forest Service shake-up: A major Trump-era plan is moving Forest Service HQ to Salt Lake City and consolidating regional offices while cutting research, sparking debate over whether public lands will be protected. Utah transit upgrade: UDOT cleared the Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment, paving the way for final design and winter congestion relief—more frequent bus service and a new mobility hub near the canyon mouth. Water watch: Lake Mead projections warn levels could fall dramatically by 2027, keeping Colorado River tensions front and center. Sports + culture on the move: Kilby Block Party keeps Salt Lake’s music spotlight burning, while the Pac-12 and Mountain West appear to be nearing a settlement in their long-running fees lawsuit.
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