AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoYellowstone “supervolcano” scenario: A new explainer says a Yellowstone eruption would still hit the region hard—even South Dakota—mainly through widespread ashfall that could devastate livestock, plants, and people across nearby states including Wyoming. Outdoor recreation funding: Wyoming lawmakers backed recreation at Casper’s Firearms and Outdoor Recreation Expo, warning that tight budgets are squeezing state parks and local trail upkeep. Public lands legal risk: A U.S. Senate mining vote tied to the Boundary Waters could upend Forest Service plans nationwide, raising concerns for permits that affect logging, grazing, mining, and outdoor recreation. Healthcare cost pressure: A statewide survey found Wyoming voters across party lines say healthcare costs are their top concern, with many doubting younger generations can afford to stay in-state. Wildlife protections shift: The Interior Department canceled a rule that would have provided automatic protections for threatened species, moving toward individualized plans. Wyoming outdoors spotlight: A Devils Tower trail guide highlights the monument’s hikes as more approachable than many first-timers expect, and a local story shares how Mollie’s Pack wolves were spotted again near Sunlight Basin. Gas prices check: GasBuddy reports the lowest diesel in Weston County at $4.06 and in Sublette County at $4.42 for the week ending July 11. Cheyenne Frontier Days culture: The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Art Show gets a spotlight, and the event’s 10-day kickoff is noted for visitors planning summer trips.
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