AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMountain West Basketball: Wyoming’s season ended in a 73-70 UNLV loss in the tournament opener after the Cowboys erased a 16-point deficit, but late shots fell short. Local Business & Manufacturing: Casper entrepreneur Jason Dye turned an oil-field slowdown into 307 Metal Works, building custom metal art and outdoor features. Food & Agriculture Funding: Wyoming Regional Food Business Center announced Startup Business Builder grant awards totaling about $313,000 to help small food makers grow. Tech & Workforce: UW startup UplinkRobotics won the SBA Spirit of Wyoming award for smart inspection drones made in Laramie. Banking & Digital Assets: State and industry groups filed briefs supporting Custodia Bank’s bid for a Federal Reserve master account, setting up a court showdown. Energy Permitting: FERC advanced the Seminoe pumped-water project with a final environmental impact statement, while critics warn about fish and wildlife risks. Water & Infrastructure: Cheyenne BOPU starts next week on a water main rehabilitation with road closures and possible shutoffs over 10–12 weeks. Regulatory Culture: Wyoming Business Alliance pushes the Regulatory Reduction Task Force to focus on agency culture and cut red tape for businesses. Public Lands & Wildlife: Roadless rule repeal faces mounting opposition as groups prepare for draft environmental review and public comments.
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