Wyoming Business & Economy: Wyoming collected $5.9 million in public utilities sales taxes in 2024, up from $3.8 million the year before, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Energy & Water: The U.S. Ogallala Aquifer—spanning parts of Wyoming and other Great Plains states—is being depleted faster than it can recharge, raising alarms for irrigation-reliant farms. Business Growth: Sheridan-based Total Botanical Solutions says it’s expanding an industry-focused growth model for botanical, supplement and wellness brands, aiming to help companies navigate ad restrictions, shifting platform rules and tougher competition with SEO, affiliate marketing, email/retention, conversion optimization and ecommerce support. Small Business Relief: The SBA opened low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Wyoming small businesses and private nonprofits hit by drought starting May 1, covering multiple counties including Albany, Natrona, Sheridan and others. Crypto & Courts: A New York judge paused a lawsuit seeking ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, setting a July 14 hearing and blocking any default judgment before then. Wyoming Outdoors & Wildlife: Wyoming plans to cut wolf hunting by 50% after a canine distemper outbreak drove wolf numbers to their lowest level in two decades. Local Markets: Gas prices updates from GasBuddy show Wyoming regular averaging $4.49 per gallon for the week ending May 30, with county-level lows reported across multiple areas.