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Utah lawmakers get a primer on data centers after a summer of protests and political fallout
Data centers took center stage at the Utah Capitol Wednesday as lawmakers met to figure out where to focus their attention when they convene for their 2027 session in January. They didn’t take any action, but focused on listening to experts, administrators and everyday Utahns for insights on the industry and its impacts on the environment and economy during their interim meetings. They also acknowledged loud and bipartisan public outcry. Fierce opposition to new data center development, erupting across the country, has ignited in Utah in response to a massive proposed project near ...
