AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoColorado River water planning: Cheyenne BOPU says about 70% of its surface water comes from the Colorado River and is preparing for possible cut lines, urging conservation to “bank” water and avoid costly new supplies. Road safety: Wyoming Highway Patrol is now considering fatigue in a deadly Aug. 12 crash on US 14/16/20; the state is on pace to top last year’s fatal crash total, with seat belt use still a major concern. Education policy: The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on an Ed-Flex application that would let the state approve waivers from certain federal requirements, cutting district paperwork while keeping limits for civil rights, health/safety, parental involvement, and IDEA. Wildlife management: A federal proposal would loosen protections for Lower 48 grizzly bears, with public comments due Aug. 17. Local transit: Casper is asking riders for input on proposed bus route changes; the survey closes Aug. 21. Wyoming economy/industry: Doosan Enerbility won a contract to manufacture core TerraPower SMR components for the Kemmerer project. Sports: Alyssa Glover’s late goal lifted UW women’s soccer to a 1-0 season-opening win over Drake.
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