AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. Senate Race: Jim Byrd, a Wyoming Democrat, lays out his priorities for the open-seat race and criticizes the early GOP framing of Harriet Hageman as the presumptive opponent. Immigration & Local Control: The ACLU of Wyoming sues the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office over alleged unlawful 287(g) ICE agreements, arguing the sheriff bypassed required public and commissioner oversight. Courts: The Wyoming Supreme Court sides with KHOL in a $219,000 loan dispute, finding no enforceable repayment agreement because the alleged loans weren’t formalized in writing or approved by the station’s board. Energy & Critical Minerals: A federal DOE grant program awards major funding tied to Wyoming’s role in magnesium metal production, part of a broader push to build domestic critical-minerals supply chains. Elections Filing: With the May 29 filing deadline near, more candidates are lining up for 2026 local races, including Albany County Commission and Laramie City Council. Public Safety & Mental Health: Gov. Mark Gordon launches the WY We Care Survivors campaign, featuring suicide survivor stories and a push to connect people to help. Local Governance: Cheyenne City Council rejects a proposed one-year data center moratorium after hours of public comment.
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