Utah announces transparency tool in response to data center concerns

Published May 28, 2026 3:55pm ET



Utah state officials have launched a new transparency tool focused on the state’s Military Installation Development Authority amid mounting backlash over a massive proposed data center project in Box Elder County.

The new “Transparent Utah” dashboard, unveiled by the Utah state auditor’s office, compiles nearly two decades of public records and financial data related to MIDA into a centralized, interactive platform designed to help residents better understand the agency’s powers, projects, and operations.

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