AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater & Climate Research: University of Wyoming atmospheric scientist Travis Aerenson and colleagues used 35 years of historical moisture-tracking data to confirm long-predicted shifts in a warming world: water vapor is increasingly coming from farther ocean sources and spending longer in the atmosphere before precipitation. Colorado River Watch: A new report says Lakes Powell and Mead hit the lowest combined level on record, underscoring how the West’s water crunch is tightening. Grid Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy authorized emergency backup power for 17 states, including Wyoming, to reduce blackout risk during extreme heat through Aug. 3. Wyoming Business & Finance: 24hourEDU says it has NMLS approval to deliver mortgage loan originator continuing education in all 50 states. Energy & Defense Industry: Textron reiterated 2026 earnings and cash-flow guidance, while noting MV-75 Cheyenne funding could affect results. Mining & Education: Central Wyoming SME donated $100,000 to create the Arch and Lynne Swank Scholarship for future Wyoming geology and mining students. Innovation & Payments: N3XT launched its Model Context Protocol to connect AI systems with live banking data for governed B2B payments. Public Safety: A Smithfield, Utah man died after collapsing in a holding cell at the Lincoln County Jail in Kemmerer; the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation is handling the probe.
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