AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCoal Policy & Jobs: President Donald Trump announced nearly $700 million in federal support for coal power infrastructure, including $75 million for a long-delayed Oakland export terminal, with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon touting the plan’s jobs and “clean” coal message. Energy Costs: New data show residential electricity prices rising fast in many states; Wyoming’s average is up about 9.5% year over year, while the biggest jumps are in the District of Columbia and parts of the East. Gubernatorial Race: At a Greater Cheyenne Chamber forum, candidates focused on keeping young people in Wyoming, rural health care, housing, and how data centers could shape the state’s economy. Rural Health Funding: The UW School of Medicine received a $25 million gift to expand rural and Indigenous medical training through a new scholarship program. Water & Drought: Federal officials say Colorado River management will shift to a shorter, two-year renegotiation cycle as conditions worsen, with Lake Powell and Lake Mead at the center of the plan. Local Business & Community: Cheyenne’s Downtown Development Authority says flower thefts are continuing ahead of summer events, while Casper’s Nic Fest and Art Walk collaboration drew large crowds downtown. Environment & Land Use: Wyoming researchers warn cheatgrass is increasing fire frequency in the Bighorn Basin, and a rally at the Capitol highlighted concerns about wind projects’ impacts on wildlife.
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