Who's Got the Power? Utahns, Shark Tank, and MIDA in Box Elder County

  • April 29, 2026
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Wednesday, April 29: RadioACTive with Nick @ 6 dives into #PeoplePower as Box Elder County's vote on Shark Tank data center gets pushed to next week, but community organizers say it's not enough. The rule of law and a 20-year look at threats and violence toward legal professionals. Plus, Workers Over Billionaires May Day Rally organizers + more.

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Rallies & Resources Spotlight (full list here):

  • Apr 30: UTAHGIVES Day, a 24-hour celebration of generosity where communities, businesses, and neighbors unite to uplift the causes that shape our state. Live-stream starts at 9 AM. Event by Utah Nonprofits Association: "Share the livestream link with your network, post about UTAHGIVES on social media (#UTAHGIVES), and encourage your community to tune in and give. This is your front row seat to real stories and statewide impact. Here's what you can expect:

    • Inspiring stories from across the UTAHGIVES community

    • Live prize updates and behind-the-scenes moments

    • Ways to amplify your impact throughout the day

    • A chance to be part of something bigger than any one organization

  • Apr 30: Our Voices General Meeting | 6-7:30 PM @ Comunidades Unidas, 1750 Research Way, WVC. Cynthia Ponce-Orellana, Our Voices Coordinator, reads us in, along with Camila Hernandez-Ramos, Hector Ortiz and Kai Siu.

  • May 1: Utah State Bar Law Day 2026 Celebration: The Rule of Law and the American Dream | 11:30a-1:30p @ Hyatt Regency-SLC, 170 S West Temple, SLC. Attorney Steve Kelson stops by to talk about the rule of law in our polarized times.

  • May 1: Workers Over Billionaires, a national day of action for May Day | 3-5 PM @ Washington Square, 451 S State St (200 East side), SLC. Tonight's rally organizer is Jessica Stauffer, president of CWA Local 7765 and a nurse at the Main Hospital at the U.

  • May 2: C9 Scenes Inaugural Street Photography Pop-Up Gallery & Urban Art Fair | 12-6 PM in the alleyway between Scion Cider and Laziz Kitchen, Central 9th, SLC. C9 Scenes Creator Elisabeth Osmeloski shares more about this open showcase event for amateur to professional photographers & artists to capture indoor and outdoor community scenes from within the Central 9th neighborhood of SLC.

Who's Got the Power? Utahns, Shark Tank, and MIDA in Box Elder County

Earlier this week, the Box Elder County Commission delayed a decision to approve consent for the proposed Stratos Project after residents expressed concerns. The commission has rescheduled the vote for Monday, May 4. RA with Nick @ 6 talks with Deeda Seed of the Center for Biological Diversity and Daryl Lindsey of YardFarmer, who has been posting her concerns about the project's sustainability.

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