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Quantum Push: Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order creating a Utah Quantum Coordination Council to coordinate research, attract investment, build a workforce, and move quantum tech from labs to products. Public Safety for New Drivers: AAA, Zero Fatalities Utah, UDOT, and DPS are rolling out “Please be Patient” magnets for newly licensed teen drivers, aiming to reduce crash risk in the first months behind the wheel. Water & Western Power: The federal government’s Colorado River reservoir plan would reshape storage and releases, with voluntary conservation in the Upper Basin and potentially sharper cuts in the Lower Basin—still without a full seven-state consensus. Utah in the Courts: Utah AG Marty Jackley praised a Texas federal court ruling striking down unconstitutional NFA firearm registration rules, with Utah among the states that challenged the regulations. Defense & Industry: Red Cat promoted Mitch McDonald to lead its UAS operations, overseeing Teal Drones in Salt Lake City and FlightWave Aerospace in California. Local Tech/Defense: A new statewide quantum initiative and related federal push underscore Utah’s growing role in sensing, networking, and national security tech. High-Profile Case: In the Charlie Kirk killing case, Tyler Robinson’s defense argues prosecutors haven’t met the standard to keep the death penalty on the table, including claims he “hit the intended target.” Utah on the World Stage: Andy Green set a hydrogen land-speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats, reinforcing Utah’s role as a proving ground for advanced energy tech.

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