AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWyoming Elections: With Wyoming’s Aug. 18 GOP primary for the open U.S. House seat looming, the race is getting crowded after Harriet Hageman announced she’s running for Cynthia Lummis’ retiring Senate seat—nine Republicans and two Democrats are competing, including Secretary of State Chuck Gray, Sen. Bo Biteman, and former State Superintendent Jillian Balow. Local Governance: Cheyenne’s “Politics on the Plaza” drew candidates and petition organizers pushing a city referendum against annexing 3,460 acres for Microsoft data centers, with signatures needed for a November vote. Federal Policy: The U.S. unveiled a 10-year Colorado River operating framework that could mean steep cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada while Wyoming and other upper-basin states rely on voluntary conservation. Energy & Environment: Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced a “Stop Climate Shakedowns Act” targeting climate groups’ lawsuits against energy companies. Public Safety: Laramie County reminded residents about Wyoming’s 750-foot sex offender notification rules and warned against harassment of registrants.
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