Data Center Outcry Is Working, Ex-Mormons Vote Republican, Fancy Cocktail Rec

Public outcry over the Box Elder County data center seems to be working. Executive producer Emily Means, social media manager Molly Miloscia, and Stewardship Utah co-director David Garbett break down state leaders' latest response and updates. Plus, ex-Mormons are getting more Republican and local shoutouts.  

Resources and references:

• Check out our City Cast Salt Lake voter guide for the CD1 Democratic primary. 
• ‘Rejected’: Voters won’t get a say on Box Elder data center, county attorney says [Salt Lake Tribune]
• Cox orders ‘higher bar’ for data centers, says public input ‘absolutely matters’ [Utah News Dispatch]
• Ex-Mormons have gotten more Republican over the last decade [KUER]

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