AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGrizzly Bear Management Shift: Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, joined by Govs. Mark Gordon, Greg Gianforte and Brad Little, announced a revised plan to give states more flexibility to manage grizzlies where recovery benchmarks are met—while keeping the bears threatened under the Endangered Species Act and saying hunting won’t be authorized. Federal vs. Local Control: Conservation groups warn the move could make it easier to kill imperiled bears and plan legal fights as the Fish and Wildlife Service opens a 30-day comment period. Wyoming Veterans Hunting Rule: Wyoming Game and Fish appears set to drop proposed changes that would have disqualified some disabled veterans from extended hunting permits, after heavy public pushback. Cheyenne Growth & Data Centers: Cheyenne City Council advanced Microsoft’s annexation of nearly 3,460 acres for data center expansion after hours of debate over water, impacts, and protections for nearby residents. Time Change Legislation: The U.S. House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, but Senate action remains unclear. Election Administration: A Wyoming secretary of state/treasurer candidate forum is set for July 15 in Albany County. Public Safety & Fraud: Attorney General Kris Mayes’ push to crack down on scam robocalls echoes a broader 48-state coalition effort urging stronger FCC rules. Wyoming Economy & Industry: The Wyoming Mining Association endorsed State Treasurer Curt Meier for reelection, citing support for responsible mineral development.
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