AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Permitting Pushback: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon used a Western Governors panel to argue the federal permitting system is stuck in “default” reviews that slow energy and manufacturing projects—pointing to a Permitting Council that has finished just 16 mining permits while 57 remain. AI + Data Centers Backlash: A new Deseret News-Hinckley Institute poll finds 53% of Utah voters oppose Box Elder County’s proposed Stratos AI data center, with water, energy, and local control driving the resistance. Nuclear Cost-Cutting Fight: Sen. Cynthia Lummis is backing a bill that would let nuclear plants use commercial steel and concrete in non-safety areas, aiming to cut costs and speed builds—while critics warn safety rules could be weakened. Wyoming Business Watch: Wyoming’s historic horse racing machines paid out over $2B in 2025, with cities and counties pulling in tens of millions. Energy + Risk: Nevada’s NV Energy is adding wildfire coverage but still wants regulators to let ratepayers help fund a larger self-insured layer.
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