AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWyoming Economy: Wyoming’s unemployment rate edged down to 3.4% in May 2026, from 3.5% in April, with jobless rates falling across most counties and nonfarm employment rising to 297,700. State Budget & Economic Development: Lawmakers kept working through draft bills tied to the Wyoming Business Council, including changes to Business Ready Community funding rules and proposals that would eliminate some WBC programs. Energy & Water Risk: Lake Powell is at its lowest level entering summer, with federal projections warning it could hit “minimum power pool” next spring—raising the stakes for the Colorado River system that already underpins power and regional economies. Maternal Health: A new report card finds Wyoming tied for last in maternal mental health readiness, citing gaps in specialty therapy, screening, treatment options, and support services. Outdoor Business: A statewide outdoor recreation study highlights real economic value for Wyoming—but also points to business pressures like labor costs and limited repeat demand. Public Safety Budgets: Cheyenne-area fire districts warn they could be forced to scale back or close as property tax cuts and annexation-related funding shifts squeeze budgets. Uranium Industry: Premier American Uranium reported shareholder approvals after its annual and special meeting, while Global Uranium began an ambient noise tomography survey at its Astro project in Saskatchewan.
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