Utah has quickly become a hotspot for data center development, thanks to its vast fiber infrastructure and available cheap land and fuel. New proposals are cropping up fast. It’s hard to keep track.

As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...