AI Workforce Training: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb launched RAISE US, a nonpartisan push with $500M+ for state education and training programs to help workers transition into an AI economy, with early partnerships including Utah. Local Tech & Health: Clear Health Centers in Salt Lake City expanded naturopathic care to include a structured bioidentical hormone replacement program using a root-cause medicine approach. Data Center Politics in Utah: A new wave of voter backlash is hitting elections tied to AI data centers; Utah’s Senate President J. Stuart Adams lost his primary after backing the Great Salt Lake-area Stratos project, and polling shows opposition rising. Water Crisis: The Colorado River headwaters are drying up, shrinking a lifeline for millions and intensifying pressure across the Southwest, including Utah. Education & Policy: Utah Tech University announced 19 new academic programs for fall 2026, with a strong tech/AI focus. Higher Ed Leadership: Lisa Moon was named interim president of Bridgerland Technical College starting July 1. STEM in the Classroom: LAUSD approved a policy limiting classroom screen time for younger students, reflecting growing concerns about overreliance on devices. Utah Outdoors & Science: USU Eastern students studied sustainability and ecology in Iceland through hands-on field learning. Productivity Hardware: ZAGG unveiled Rugged Book Connect and Connect+ rugged keyboards for iPad with USB-C direct connect for always-ready work setups.