Wyoming Elections & Civic Leadership: A Cheyenne-area candidate, CJ Young, is being urged by supporters as Wyoming’s next secretary of state, with emphasis on election integrity and service to county clerks. State Government Appointments: Gov. Mark Gordon is asking residents to review the current vacancy list for Wyoming boards and commissions and apply to serve. Cheyenne Data Center Fight: Cheyenne City Council is seeking legal clarification on whether a Microsoft annexation referendum petition can proceed under Wyoming law, even as the city clerk continues certification; council members also argue the petition won’t stop the project, only shift it to county jurisdiction. Local Housing Policy: The Jackson/Teton County Housing Authority is taking applications for a consultant to study “naturally occurring affordable housing,” funded by a $25,000 grant. Public Safety & Health: Wyoming’s SUN Bucks summer food program has an Aug. 31 application deadline, with enrollment and benefit redemption updates. Energy/Environment Policy: Sen. Cynthia Lummis joined a bill effort clarifying EPA New Source Review permitting rules, aiming to reduce red tape for upgrades. Agriculture & Invasive Weeds: A Gordon executive order is allowing oversize/overweight livestock feed transport during drought, while weed officials warn invasive species could hitchhike into stressed rangeland. Wyoming Courts & Accountability: Cheyenne Rep. Gary Brown faced fresh reporting tied to harassment convictions, adding new scrutiny to his record.