Federal Reserve Watch: The Fed is widely expected to raise its short-term rate Wednesday for the first time in three years, as stubborn inflation and higher oil prices keep pressure on policymakers and could clash with President Trump’s push for lower borrowing costs. Wyoming Higher Ed: Casper College won a $444,000 NSF grant to launch the statewide “Quantum Pipeline,” sending portable K-12 kits, running a quantum science camp, and adding new coursework. Cheyenne Data Centers: Cheyenne City Council advanced the Cox Ranch annexation and zoning steps for a proposed data center campus, with residents raising concerns about noise, lighting, water use, wildlife, and traffic. Laramie County College Name Fight: Central Wyoming College is opposing LCCC’s proposed name change to “Wyoming State College,” warning it could confuse students about statewide status. Northern Cheyenne Governance: The Northern Cheyenne tribal president shut a key building amid a dispute over which council is legitimate and which election will be recognized, with the fight tied to federal funds and audits. Crypto Politics: The Senate failed to move forward on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, leaving the crypto framework stalled as lawmakers argue over ethics and consumer protections. ACLU of Wyoming: The ACLU renewed “Know Your Rights” resources in English and Spanish to help immigrants understand what to do if questioned, stopped, arrested, or taken into ICE custody. Local Budgets: Sheridan County rural fire districts warn property-tax cuts could limit equipment replacement, citing reduced funding tied to Wyoming’s homeowner exemption.