AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEndangered Species Act Rollback: The U.S. Interior Department canceled a rule that gave threatened species automatic protections, shifting wildlife to individualized plans that could let oil, gas, and mining seek exemptions—critics warn it could speed extinctions. Energy & Infrastructure: Tallgrass is moving ahead with a CO2 capture and transport pipeline from an Iowa ethanol plant toward a Wyoming sequestration hub, with construction work underway in Mills County. AI Data Centers vs. Wyoming: A new wave of backlash is pushing ratepayer and environmental cost concerns into the open, while Wyoming-area power and water strain fears keep resurfacing as developers expand. Local Business & Jobs: Cheyenne’s Gavin Lobmeyer launched a House District 7 bid focused on “Wyoming first,” and Black Hills Energy highlighted $1.65B in community economic impact in its annual report. Food Security: Food Bank of Wyoming rolled out “To-Go Volunteer Projects” so volunteers statewide can help with produce bags, hygiene kits, and birthday cake kits. Agriculture Economy: A Rural Mainstreet Index survey showed rural conditions weakening again, with weak commodity prices cited as the biggest farm threat. Wyoming Events: Cheyenne Frontier Days kicked off with committee updates, and the Morning Star American Indian Village held its grand opening at Frontier Park. Transportation Costs: A University of Minnesota study says speeding wastes fuel and money while saving barely any time.
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