AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWyoming Energy & Tech: Crusoe says it has paused development on a 1.8GW AI data center project in Cheyenne at a customer’s request, as renewed AI-fear pressure hits tech stocks. Broadband on Federal Lands: Sen. John Barrasso (with Sen. Cynthia Lummis) introduced S.4561 to streamline broadband permitting on federal property, including a new online portal, standardized rules, and reporting on backlogs. Water Watch: A new pick for the Bureau of Reclamation—Aubrey Bettencourt—signals a fresh approach to the Colorado River fight, while reporting warns the basin is at a tipping point and deadlock could trigger steep cuts. Colorado River Impact: With no deal, a federal reallocation plan could cut Arizona’s share by up to 77% over the next decade, leaving Wyoming in the middle of a high-stakes interstate standoff. Housing & Workforce: The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board approved $8.8M in Business Ready community grants for housing projects in Douglas and Wright, aiming to help workers live near jobs. Federal Land Connectivity: Sen. Barrasso also pushed to modernize broadband permitting rules on federal lands, targeting faster approvals for communications infrastructure. Agriculture & Local Capacity: UW Extension hired veteran and pilot Erik Bailly as an agriculture and natural resources educator in Sublette County. Community & Industry Events: Cheyenne Frontier Days’ Morning Star American Indian Village is nearing completion ahead of the 130th event, and UW’s rodeo teams qualified 16 for the CNFR. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports Wyoming midgrade and premium prices remain volatile, with localized lows and county-by-county swings continuing into late May.
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