AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoadless Rule Fight: The U.S. Forest Service has opened a public comment period to roll back the 2001 Roadless Rule, a move that could affect millions of acres of protected forest land in Western states including Wyoming, with supporters citing wildfire mitigation and opponents warning of higher risk to wildlife and water. Rangeland Stewardship: In northeast Wyoming, the Forest Service and the Thunder Basin Grazing Association signed a 20-year shared stewardship agreement aimed at improving grassland forage and soil health while coordinating grazing and vegetation management. Cheyenne Infrastructure: Cheyenne council members are weighing a $186,500 professional services deal with Ardurra Group to study operational changes to the Pershing/Converse/19th Street roundabout, with possible construction in summer 2027. Wyoming Energy & Finance: At the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, the OCC signaled stablecoin rulemaking by November and crypto licensing processing starting in January, while the broader CLARITY Act remains stalled in the Senate. Agriculture Support: USDA expanded emergency haying and grazing authority on CRP acres for wildfire-impacted livestock producers, including Wyoming counties. Local Events: UW is bringing back its Cowboy Kickoff Concert Sept. 11, and Centennial will mark 150 years with a Sept. 12 sesquicentennial celebration featuring a parade and live chainsaw carving.
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