AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBLM Rollback Hits Conservation: The Interior Department has canceled a 2024 rule that treated conservation as a “use” of public lands on par with development—prompting conservation groups to warn of weaker protections for water and wildlife, while Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon calls it a return to “true multiple use.” Crypto Push in Washington: The Senate Banking Committee released draft text for the Clarity Act ahead of a markup, as Democrats press for ethics guardrails and stablecoin-related compromises. Local Politics & Schools: Casper’s City Council filing window opens May 14, and Sweetwater County School District No. 2 reports continued enrollment decline. Energy, Data Centers, and Water: Cheyenne’s water concerns for data centers are back in focus, while a Utah proposal is drawing alarm over massive power use and heat impacts. Wyoming Economy Snapshot: LendingTree finds Wyoming has the highest share of employer-firm owners under 35 (8.8%). People & Business Notes: Stevan Pearce is confirmed as BLM director; Payward/Kraken seeks fresh funding at a $20B valuation.
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