AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCheyenne Economy: Growth is bringing jobs and state revenue, but economist Dan McIntosh says higher fuel, housing and borrowing costs are squeezing households; oil is near $97 a barrel, far above the state budget’s $55 assumption. Agriculture & Water: September runoff in the Missouri River Basin was 82% of average, and the 2026 forecast is just 63%; drought is expected to persist or expand in northwestern Wyoming. A federal initiative also encourages ranchers to report wolf losses and seek compensation. Energy & Infrastructure: TerraPower’s Natrium plant is under construction in Kemmerer, while Black Hills has signed a power deal for Google’s Cheyenne data-center campus—an expanding source of demand on regional energy systems. Industry Leadership & Skills: The Wyoming State Fair Board is searching for a general manager to oversee its fair and event complex, which hosts more than 400 interim event days a year. The Wyoming Business Council CEO is also stepping down amid agency reforms, while UW and LCCC are advancing mineral-recovery research and hands-on career training.
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