AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWyoming Energy & Power: Uinta County commissioners approved a 1.25-gigawatt AI data center near Evanston, with Prometheus Hyperscale saying construction could start within six months and run 4–5 years—while residents raised environmental concerns and the project’s power mix remains a key question. Wyoming Water & Agriculture: Severe drought is forcing ranchers to sell cattle early in places like the Bighorn Basin, with multiple counties reporting extreme conditions and less irrigation time ahead. Wyoming Public Safety: Gov. Mark Gordon and state veterinarians say there are no New World screwworm outbreaks in Wyoming beyond confirmed cases in Texas and New Mexico, but they’re urging strict wound-check and animal safety protocols for rodeo, camping, and livestock. Wyoming Infrastructure & Jobs: Laramie named Jay Smith as its new Public Works Director, tapping his city water and ranching/water-rights background. Regional Energy Policy: A new study warns wind and solar buildouts across a six-state region—including Wyoming—may need thousands of square miles of installations to meet climate goals, potentially intensifying local opposition. Industry & Business: Global Uranium Corp. announced a C$750,000 convertible debenture financing to fund uranium exploration. Weather: Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the weekend into Sunday, with active conditions more likely in the mountains.
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