Military & Infrastructure: F.E. Warren AFB opened a new $140 million helicopter and Tactical Response Force facility for the modern “Grey Wolf” MH-139A platform, marking a major upgrade to the base’s nuclear mission support. Rural Health Policy: Wyoming’s Rural Health Transformation Advisory Committee divvied up federal funding to expand rural emergency care, workforce training, health tech, and critical access hospital support. Health Costs: The Health Insurance Affordability Task Force heard testimony on what’s driving premiums up—especially for the self-employed—and discussed state levers like group purchasing and cost-sharing models. Elections & Local Governance: Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray warned Cheyenne City Council to follow the statutory referendum process tied to a data center annexation petition. Transportation & Safety: WYDOT and Game and Fish are building wildlife crossings on US-189 near Kemmerer to cut wildlife-vehicle collisions. Agriculture & Drought Response: Gov. Gordon authorized emergency oversize transport permits for livestock feed and livestock, while weed and pest officials urged vigilance to prevent invasive weeds from incoming hay. Public Safety & Courts: A Casper man was sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for meth distribution after a high-speed stop near Sinclair. Education: Laurel High School tightened and will more strictly enforce cell phone restrictions during classes. State Politics Watch: Northeast Wyoming legislative candidates reported strong fundraising ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.