AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProperty Taxes Fight: A Laramie County judge ordered the Wyoming Board of Equalization to certify the 4% residential property tax cap “for now,” after Gov. Mark Gordon sued over constitutionality and warned noncertification could disrupt 2026 local revenue for services like K-12, roads and law enforcement. Local Governance: Lawmakers are also weighing a bill that would let the state Department of Audit withhold use, sales and lodging tax funds from public institutions that miss financial reporting deadlines for multiple years. Energy & Industry: Uinta County commissioners approved a 1.25-gigawatt AI data center near Evanston, with residents raising environmental concerns and the project planning to start construction within six months of final permitting. Business & Labor: A Broadview, Mont. data center developer says it has a preliminary agreement with local unions to prioritize stable wages, benefits and apprenticeships. Agriculture: Severe drought is pushing Wyoming ranchers to sell cattle earlier than planned, with some counties facing extreme conditions and irrigation days running out. Community & Philanthropy: Cheyenne’s Human Bean held a food drive giveback, donating $1 from every drink sold to local food banks.
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