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A data center caused an uproar in Utah. Congress is watching (and waiting)

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Residents from a state starving for water have become the face of local struggles against Big Tech, locked in protests against a proposed data center that at one point was set to sprawl thousands of acres larger than its infamous Bryce Canyon. Some are looking for…

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California is the 50th state to begin enforcing expanded SNAP work requirements

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Multiple states declare ‘Fidelity Month’ in direct challenge to Pride Month

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Instead of celebrating Pride this June, these states are celebrating ‘Fidelity Month’

The designation drew outrage in Utah, where activists said it was a ‘slap in the face’ for the LGBTQ+ community

The Independent UK

State supreme court vacancy count for May 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

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How Gov. Cox is reshaping Utah's highest court

On Aug. 31, the Utah Supreme Court will see its fourth vacancy in nine months. Chief Justice Matthew Durrant announced on May 22 his upcoming retirement from the state's highest court. His announcement came two weeks after Justice Diana Hagen resigned amid a pending investigation by the Utah Judicial Conduct…

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Weekly Brew: May 22, 2026

Since Congress passed the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA), prohibiting racial discrimination in voting nationwide, 10 states have passed state-level voting rights acts. The provisions of these laws vary, but they generally include policies that mirror or expand on the federal VRA.

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The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew.

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‘You can bet on it’: Utah lawmakers form united front in push to ban prediction markets

Utah’s heavily Mormon population is largely opposed to all gambling, even on financial exchange platforms

The Guardian - US

‘Irresponsible’: backlash as Utah approves datacenter twice the size of Manhattan

Facility would require more power than entire state uses and suck up vast amount of water in drought-stricken area

The Guardian - US

Virginia Democrats file motion asking for stay in map ruling as Trump touts ‘huge win’ for Republicans – as it happened

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Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading

A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela’s leader

The Independent UK

The Olympics’ trans policy polices womanhood

Sports bans have humiliated trans women and girls across America. Now, the Olympics joins in

The Guardian - US

Tyler Robinson timeline mystery deepens as podcaster Baron Coleman claims Discord confession came after police custody in Charlie Kirk case

Baron Coleman’s claim about Tyler Robinson’s custody timing has raised fresh doubts in the Charlie Kirk case. The Discord confession, sent after the reported custody time, is now under question. Candace Owens has supported the claim, adding more attention. While officials stand by their version, the timeline issue is now…

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Charlie Kirk's Alleged Shooter Tyler Robinson Was Already in Custody Hours Before Officials Said, Owens Reveals

Candace Owens claims Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, was already in police custody hours before officials reported, raising questions about transparency in the case.

The Guardian - US

‘A surrender to special interests’: alarm as Utah shields fossil-fuel companies

New legislation comes amid push from big oil, as critics warn polluters’ profits prioritized over Americans’ health

The Guardian - US

US Forest Service to move headquarters from Washington DC to Salt Lake City

Announcement part of controversial shakeup described by critics as administration attack on ‘science and scientists’

The Times of India

Candace Owens flags repeated 33 references in Charlie Kirk murder, calls it cult involvement and deeper story

Candace Owens has again questioned the official story in Charlie Kirk’s murder. She pointed to repeated “33” references and linked them to a larger theory involving Freemasonry. She also challenged evidence against suspect Tyler Robinson after a new court filing reported doubts about the weapon. Authorities have not confirmed her…

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‘I’m signing an executive order’: Gavin Newsom just pulled a president-worthy move, and Donald Trump won’t recover anytime soon

California Governor Gavin Newsom is signing an executive order today that bans state officials with insider information from betting on prediction markets. This move directly expands existing ethics rules, prohibiting state appointees from using non-public information to enrich themselves or their family members through these fast-growing platforms. The order takes…

The Independent UK

Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight

Utah has found itself at the forefront of a states' rights battle between itself and prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket

The Guardian - US

If you think politics shaped these Winter Olympics, just wait until LA 2028

In Milan, athletes showed that patriotism can be generous. In Los Angeles, that definition will be tested on the biggest, loudest stage sport can offer

The Independent UK

USA ‘still a very welcoming place’, insists governor ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics in Utah

Spencer Cox faced questions from the media over the political direction of the USA as the country prepares to host the Winter Olympics in 2034

Euronews

Sundance Film Festival: Crowds protest and celebrities react to latest ICE killing in Minnesota

Sundance Film Festival attendees and celebrities are speaking out against the US federal immigration crackdown and the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot on Saturday by ICE agents.

The Guardian - US

‘An environmental nuclear bomb’: documentary examines fight to save Great Salt Lake

A cautionary new film, executive-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, warns of the devastating consequences if the Utah lake continues to disappear

The Independent UK

Utah repeals ban on collective bargaining for teachers, firefighters and police unions

Utah has repealed a collective bargaining ban that prevented labor unions serving teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees from negotiating on behalf of their workers

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