Speaker Mike Schultz says the legislature should have handled data centers differently

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Speaker Mike Schultz says the legislature should have handled data centers differently

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Published on Nov 10, 2026, 4:58:00 PM
Total time: 00:08:22

Episode Description

Speaker Mike Schultz says the legislature made a mistake in the way it handled data center development. Speaking to the Deseret News/KSL Editorial Board, the Speaker said MIDA (Military Installation Development Agency) should not have been involved in data center plans around the state. He now says the process for data center development needs reform in the legislature, and it could result in giving local governments more authority over data center development.

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