AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Center Fight: Utah’s Box Elder County just approved the “Stratos” hyperscale data center—40,000 acres, 9 gigawatts, and major water and emissions impacts—after a rushed vote with little public input, while critics say a semi-secret state authority weakened local control. Local Democracy Under Pressure: Protesters packed the May 4 meeting with “People over Profit” chants, arguing the process traded community say for speed. Fed Leadership Shake-Up: Stephen Miran submitted his Fed-related resignation, clearing the way for Kevin Warsh to take over—raising fresh questions about how aggressively the central bank will shift policy. Ethics Spotlight: The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards over alleged hostile work environment and sexual harassment. Heat & Water Safety: A summerlike stretch is building across the Mid-Atlantic, but officials warn cold water temperatures still pose real risk for swimmers.
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