AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers & Energy: Cheyenne’s BOPU says Meta-linked contractor Goat Systems discharged a rare bacteria into the city’s wastewater, and Meta has appealed, seeking more testing details—raising fresh questions about fire, water, and oversight as more Wyoming data centers come online. Utility Planning: NorthWestern Energy is considering a gas transmission and storage site near the Broadview substation in Montana, tied to plans that would support large data-center power needs. Water & Agriculture: Pathfinder Irrigation District warns drought and canal losses could exhaust seasonal supplies by early August, threatening delivery to 100,000+ acres. Policy & Rural Land Use: Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced the Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act to clarify Clean Water Act Section 404(f) exemptions for routine farm and ranch water management. Business Climate: NFIB reports small-business optimism rose in June, even as owners still cite high interest rates and difficulty finding qualified workers. Wyoming Community & Skills: Bismarck State College recognized spring graduates including two from southeast Wyoming, one in energy management. Local Governance & Safety: Cheyenne Fire Rescue says it’s prepared for data center fires, citing code-required detection, suppression, inspections, and plan reviews.
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