Fed & Housing: The Federal Reserve raised rates again, and mortgage costs followed—Freddie Mac says the 30-year fixed rate climbed to 6.76%, the highest in over 14 months, squeezing homebuyers’ budgets. Wyoming Education & Families: The Wyoming Community Foundation’s “Wyoming Counts Kids” data book shows gains in graduation, teen birth rates, and math/reading, but highlights rising poverty and big access gaps for services, especially in rural areas. Property Taxes: A broader grassroots property-tax revolt is pressuring lawmakers to limit assessment growth, cut rates, expand senior exemptions, or issue refunds—an effort aimed at easing tax bills after sharp home-value increases. Wyoming Energy & Infrastructure: Emigration Canyon residents are pushing back on HF Sinclair’s proposed refined-fuel pipeline expansion that would boost capacity and reduce truck traffic. Local Business & Regulation: Wyoming’s Gaming Commission and Bally’s Cheyenne Park delayed the inaugural live horse racing meet to 2027, citing remaining construction and safety prep. Health Costs: A Medigap switch can get much harder after the six-month enrollment window, leaving some seniors stuck with pricier plans. Wyoming Courts/Deals: Billionaire Joe Ricketts sued over alleged real-estate fraud tied to a federal land swap, claiming $33.6 million was taken through a scheme.