AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoColorado River Water Cuts: The Interior Department finalized a 10-year Colorado River decision framework and 2027–2028 operating guidelines, ordering major Lower Basin reductions as Lake Powell and Lake Mead hit record lows; Wyoming’s allocation is preserved, with no added mandated cuts for state users under the plan. Federal Land-Use Rules: A BLM proposal would reduce notice and public comment for drilling under private land, drawing sharp backlash from Wyoming ranchers and Democratic Senate nominee James Byrd, who argues split-estate owners are being treated like second-class property holders. Cheyenne Growth & Agriculture: Cheyenne City Council reviewed proposed Unified Development Code updates for urban agriculture, while WY Fresh co-owners said they’re unsure the changes will fix ongoing concerns tied to annexation and farm operations. Energy & Uranium: Myriad Uranium completed its acquisition of Rush Rare Metals, and another report notes a first shipment of uranium from Wyoming’s Shirley Basin mine. Infrastructure: WYDOT begins concrete repairs on eastbound I-80 lanes in Rock Springs starting Aug. 24, with lane closures and a short off-ramp closure. Healthcare Policy: A Wyoming task force is keeping “BearCare” catastrophic public health insurance ideas alive for possible future legislation. STEM in Hospitals: Meta grant expands Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Reading is Key STEM book program for kids during hospital stays.
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