AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoEnergy & Utilities: Cheyenne County’s fight with Xcel Energy over whether a utility can condemn a farm easement for transmission lines is headed to the Colorado Supreme Court, with two wind farms poised to add 1,000+ MW if the Power Pathway connection moves forward. Nuclear & Power Planning: North Dakota lawmakers are weighing early community outreach for advanced nuclear siting, including a possible bill to allow temporary on-site storage of high-level waste. Federal Land Policy: The USDA is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule covering 45 million acres, arguing it blocks wildfire work; environmental groups warn it could increase fire risk and threaten water and habitat. Wyoming Crypto & Finance: At the SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, Sen. Ruben Gallego urged lawmakers not to rush the CLARITY Act, citing unresolved ethics and stablecoin issues ahead of a September cloture vote; meanwhile, OCC Comptroller Gould said GENIUS Act final rules are due by November. Wyoming Business Climate: NFIB says 63 Wyoming lawmakers earned 100% voting records on small-business issues, including tax, energy, and retail theft penalties. Local Economy: Knock expanded its bridge-loan product to Texas, aiming to help homeowners access equity for moves—an example of how housing finance is evolving beyond traditional lending.
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