Utah Sen. J. Stuart Adams backpedals on Box Elder data center plan, calls for 75% reduction
News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Box Elder County, UT·6/1/2026
Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams is proposing a 75% reduction in the Box Elder data center plan, following public feedback. This move comes weeks before he faces multiple GOP primary challengers.
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Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams is advocating for a substantial 75% reduction in the proposed Box Elder data center plan. This call for a significant scale-back comes after receiving extensive public feedback and conducting further review of the project.
The timing of Adams' announcement is notable, occurring just weeks before he is set to face multiple GOP primary challengers, suggesting a potential political motivation behind his revised stance.