Rare Earths Expansion: American Rare Earths is adding veteran Wyoming mine builder Matthew Gili to its board as it advances the Halleck Creek rare earth project and works toward a planned Nasdaq compliance listing in H2 2026. Health Care Costs: Wyoming lawmakers launched a Health Insurance Affordability Task Force after testimony highlighted the state’s affordability gap despite relatively strong hospital availability, with rural access and competition cited as key drivers. Property Tax Fight: A judge backed Gov. Mark Gordon on Wyoming’s residential property tax cap dispute “for now,” keeping the State Board of Equalization from certifying values while the case plays out. Water & Ranching: Wyoming is weighing how to get ranchers to participate in a voluntary Colorado River conservation pilot, but producers say incentives and practicality matter more than shutting off water. Public Lands Drilling Rules: The Trump administration proposed changes to make it easier and cheaper to lease public lands for oil and gas drilling, including shifts to bonding requirements. Conservation vs. Airport Plans: A national parks group urged Jackson Hole Airport to rethink a planned fire/rescue station location outside a restricted development zone in Grand Teton National Park. SNAP Legal Setback: A federal judge blocked “unhealthy food” restrictions tied to SNAP waivers in five states, saying the USDA lacked authority to approve the program.