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Gov. Spencer Cox Advances Plans for New Box Elder County Data Center

Gov. Spencer Cox continues to push for a new data center in Box Elder County following a memorandum of understanding with the federal administration.

By Colin Percy · May 27, 2026

Gov. Spencer Cox has entered a memorandum of understanding with the federal administration aimed at accelerating federal reviews, a move that follows documented challenges in the development of a proposed data center in Box Elder County. The administration's efforts to streamline these processes come amid broader political discussions regarding immigration enforcement and state-level infrastructure projects.

Companies mentioned

developer

Crossroads Urban Center

owner

First Congregational Church

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