AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Wildlife Cuts: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has shed about 3,600 jobs in Trump’s second term, with steep drops across the West including Wyoming, raising alarms about capacity for species and habitat work. Gas Prices & Politics: Labor Day weekend is heading toward record-high gasoline costs, with the national average projected around $4.03 a gallon as Middle East tensions keep pressure on fuel supplies. Cheyenne Housing Input: Cheyenne opened a 15-day public review for its draft 2025 CAPER, inviting residents to weigh in on housing and community development progress through Sept. 19. Wyoming Roads Safety: WYDOT is urging drivers to slow down and check brakes for towing and steep grades as holiday traffic ramps up, with wind and blowover risk still a concern. BLM Lease Sale Question: A BLM error in Wyoming’s oil-and-gas lease paperwork has environmental groups challenging whether the agency properly reviewed parcels under its preference criteria. Industrial Wind Watch: The Industrial Siting Council approved the Laramie Range Wind Project, and critics warn multiple large wind builds could strain housing, lodging, and roads in the same corridor. Local Crime: Cheyenne police say a man faces felony charges after allegedly slashing 52 tires on dozens of vehicles. Labor Day History: A local archive roundup revisits past community headlines tied to Labor Day-era life.
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