AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoColorado River Talks: Utah and Wyoming are urging a renewed seven-state Colorado River deal before an Oct. 1 deadline, warning that if talks fail the U.S. Interior will step in and some states may head to court—while Utah’s Sen. Mike Lee says litigation won’t come with extra federal conservation money. Wyoming Power Costs: Rocky Mountain Power has asked Wyoming regulators for a $71 million rate hike, with irrigators facing steep increases as drought forces earlier and heavier pumping. Uranium Output: Energy Fuels says its White Mesa Mill is on track for a mid-year 1.6 million pounds of U₃O₈, aiming to meet 2026 guidance as the uranium market stays tight. Rural Funding: USDA/Forest Service funding will send more than $52 million to rural counties nationwide, with Wyoming getting $2.4 million for five counties. Workforce Demand: A new hiring map shows Wyoming’s job openings down sharply since 2020, while Idaho and other states remain elevated. Education & Industry Links: Teton Science Schools and the Wyoming DOE launched a Place-Based Education Microcredential to help teachers build lessons around local industries and communities.
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