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Press coverage and dispatches from the front lines of Utah civic accountability.

Semafor
June 23, 2026  ·  Utah
How a data center backlash is twisting Utah's primary
Utah Representative Blake Moore faces a primary challenge from state legislator Karianne Lisonbee, who is capitalizing on voter opposition to the massive Stratos data center project. The race exemplifies growing Republican tensions between pro-business interests and populist concerns about AI-driven infrastructure.
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Forbes
June 9, 2026  ·  Box Elder County
One Utah County's Fight Over a $100 Billion Data Center — And What It Means for All of Us
Forbes examines Box Elder County's battle over the proposed Stratos data center and the broader national questions it raises about community consent, AI infrastructure, and who bears the costs when massive development projects are fast-tracked without public input.
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KSL TV
June 9, 2026  ·  Box Elder County
Utah Civic Compact files conflict of interest complaint regarding Stratos data center
Utah Civic Compact submitted a formal complaint to Utah Attorney General Derek Brown alleging Box Elder County Commissioner Boyd Bingham violated state conflict of interest law by voting on the Stratos Project without disclosing his employer's lien on the land in question.
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KSL
May 27, 2026  ·  Box Elder County
Data center official counters worries about project footprint; foes raise new concerns
O'Leary Digital's CEO argues the proposed Hansel Valley development will occupy a limited footprint with most land preserved as open space, while Utah Civic Compact challenges whether state officials followed proper legal procedures in approving the controversial project.
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FOX 13
May 26, 2026  ·  Box Elder County
MIDA violated state law in approval process of Box Elder County data center, group claims
Utah Civic Compact released a detailed briefing alleging that the Military Installation Development Authority broke three provisions of state law in fast-tracking approval of the Stratos Project — a proposed 9-gigawatt natural gas data center in Hansel Valley backed by Kevin O'Leary.
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KSL News Utah
June 9, 2026  ·  Box Elder County
Commissioner responds to Stratos Project conflict of interest claims
FOX 13
May 26, 2026  ·  Box Elder County
MIDA violated state law in approval process of Box Elder County data center, group claims
KUTV 2
May 2026  ·  Box Elder County
Group claims Stratos data center approval process in Box Elder County violated state law

Read the full UCC briefing on the Stratos Project and the legal violations we documented.

Read the Briefing