AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAdvanced Nuclear Funding: Idaho National Laboratory is set to help lead a new Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor Tech Hub after a $31 million federal grant (plus $9 million in matching funds) aimed at accelerating reactor deployment, fuel work, and workforce training across Idaho and Wyoming. Data Centers & Water Safety: Cheyenne’s Board of Public Utilities released a detailed timeline on Cupriavidus gilardii contamination tied to the Meta data center, including a temporary suspension of reclaimed water irrigation and a permanent end to Meta discharge privileges. Defense Tech: Anduril unveiled “Thunder,” an autonomous tiltrotor “loyal wingman” concept pitched as a way to reduce risk to Apache crews in modern air-defense environments. Energy & Industry Costs: Gas prices in Wyoming counties showed mixed lows for diesel and premium, while a new study argues drivers could save fuel and money by sticking to posted speed limits. Local Governance: Cheyenne opponents of a data center annexation vote have started collecting signatures for a referendum that would put the decision to voters. Environment & Drought: Wyoming drought conditions are under scrutiny as wildfire season ramps up, with experts pointing to warming-driven evaporation and heavy agricultural water use.
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