AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChildcare Crunch in Wyoming: A new national look at “childcare deserts” says Wyoming is among the hardest-hit states, with at least 20% of kids under 6 living where there are no licensed providers. Local Elections: Sweetwater County’s filing deadline brought multiple new faces to Green River and Rock Springs races, plus a crowded GOP primary for Wyoming Secretary of State. ACLU vs. Sheriff’s ICE Role: Cheyenne-area plaintiffs and the ACLU of Wyoming sued Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak, arguing his ICE contracts effectively deputize local law enforcement without proper oversight. Wildfire Readiness: Gov. Gordon’s interagency briefing warns this is a “fire year,” citing drought and heavy wildfire activity in 2025. Mental Health Push: WY We Care launched a Survivors Campaign focused on suicide prevention, featuring Wyoming residents sharing lived experience. Medicaid Spending Watch: New figures show big jumps in Medicaid claims for alcohol and drug abuse treatment in Powell and pathology/lab services in Thermopolis. Energy & Pipelines: South Bow says it needs proof a U.S. presidential permit is “durable” before moving ahead with a partial Keystone XL revival. Internet Safety Fight: AG Jay Jones joined a coalition opposing the federal KIDS Act, arguing it would weaken state authority and protections for children online.
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