AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Jobs: A new U.S. Geological Survey report estimates about 356 billion tons of coal could be developed under federal land in the lower 48, with roughly half of the undeveloped resources in Wyoming—though the study doesn’t guarantee new mines will follow. Water Policy: Federal managers unveiled a 10-year Colorado River plan that sets the stage for steep, recurring cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada after states failed to agree, keeping Wyoming and other basin users in a long negotiation cycle. Climate & Industry: Frontier Infrastructure Holdings and Carbonfuture announced a major ethanol-based carbon removal effort, planning 750,000 credits from CO₂ captured at ethanol plants and shipped to Wyoming for underground storage. Wyoming Politics: Rep. Harriet Hageman is pushing the “Stop Climate Shakedowns Act,” targeting climate-related lawsuits she says function like backdoor taxation. Local Economy: The 2026 Laramie County Fair runs through Saturday, spotlighting youth projects, ranching events and local business activity. Wyoming Business Watch: Wyoming’s lone congressional seat remains in play as a crowded GOP primary heats up ahead of the Aug. 18 vote. Risk & Resilience: A heat dome is driving extreme heat and elevated wildfire danger across parts of the West, raising pressure on public health and emergency services.
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