Press & Updates

News & Coverage

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

In the Press
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
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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On Television
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