AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCoal & Energy Policy: President Trump announced nearly $700 million to revive and build coal power infrastructure, using Cold War-era Defense Production Act authority; Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon backed the move, while critics argue it’s propping up an expensive, declining fuel. Gubernatorial Race: Three Wyoming governor candidates met in Cheyenne for a chamber forum, focusing on housing, rural healthcare, keeping young people in-state, and the growing debate over data centers. Wildfire Readiness: The Wyoming National Guard joined state and local partners for a tabletop exercise in Cheyenne to tighten coordination for wildfire response. Elections & Governance: Wyoming GOP sued the state over a ban on pre-primary candidate endorsements, and a Weston County election clerk was appointed after prior investigations into election mistakes. Outdoors & Wildlife: A new Jackson Hole Birding Festival drew crowds, while UW researchers warn cheatgrass is making some Wyoming landscapes burn far more often. Weather Watch: Severe storms are possible across the region this weekend, with damaging winds and hail threats.
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