AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNuclear Energy & Wyoming: The NRC greenlit Tennessee Valley Authority’s construction permit for a small modular reactor, a milestone that comes after the NRC’s March approval for TerraPower’s Kemmerer project in Wyoming—keeping Wyoming in the national SMR spotlight. Banking & Community: First Interstate Bank wrapped up its ninth annual Volunteer Day, with nearly 400 service projects across its 10-state footprint. Health Insurance Costs: A ValuePenguin study says ACA marketplace selections fell 4.9% for 2026 while average premiums rose 19.7%, with Wyoming seeing a sharp drop in new marketplace consumers. Wyoming Politics & Housing: Constitution Party gubernatorial nominee Rebecca Bextel pressed a corruption-and-housing message in Cheyenne-area remarks, while Democratic candidate Lisa Kinney highlighted statewide housing shortages that affect hiring for teachers and healthcare workers. Local Business & Workforce: UW’s College of Business career fair drew 497 students and connected them with regional employers for internships and jobs. Cheyenne Tourism Funding: A Cheyenne tourism piece ties summer hotel demand to the local 2% lodging tax that funds Visit Cheyenne, with a Nov. 3 renewal vote ahead. Public Safety Innovation: Crystal Lake Fire Rescue unveiled an accessible fire safety trailer with Braille signage and bed shakers for residents with sensory or mobility needs.
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