AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Watch: The Justice Department says it will have a presence in Wyoming during November’s general election, following criticism from Gov. Mark Gordon and local officials over federal monitors’ conduct during the primary. Wyoming PBS will air debates for governor and secretary of state on Oct. 14, followed by U.S. House and state superintendent debates Oct. 15. Energy and Politics: Wyoming leaders are divided over President Donald Trump’s proposed Russian oil and diesel deal. Gov. Gordon and Sen. Cynthia Lummis criticized sending money to Russia, while state officials differ on how to lower fuel costs. Separately, Casper and an environmental group want more water studies before federal regulators rule on the proposed Seminoe pumped-storage project. Public Safety: U.S. Marshals and Wyoming authorities arrested Timothy Dan Thurston in Baggs. He was wanted in Colorado after a child sexual assault conviction and alleged registration violations. Education: Cheyenne South agricultural education teacher Brian Cox was named Wyoming’s 2027 Teacher of the Year by the state career and technical education association. Sports: Wyoming football beat San José State 16-13 in overtime, with Erik Sandvik’s field goal securing the Cowboys’ first road win since 1996.
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