AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Permitting Pushback: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon are teaming up in Salt Lake City to slam slow, expensive federal permitting for energy and mining, arguing the system defaults to the biggest review every time—while the Permitting Council says it’s gone from finishing just one mining permit under Biden to 57 now, with 16 cleared so far. AI Data Center Backlash: A new poll finds Utah voters are split but lean against Box Elder’s proposed Stratos AI data center, with 53% opposing it as concerns grow over water, energy, and local control. Wyoming Summer & Community: LCCC is opening registration for its long-running Summer Educational Experience (SEEK) childcare program, and Rock Springs’ Lady Tigers opened the 4A softball tournament with a 19-8 win over Natrona County despite rainy conditions. Big Boy Returns: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is set to leave Cheyenne for its Eastern tour on Memorial Day, with major public stops planned through July. Gas Watch: GasBuddy reports the lowest Fremont County regular price at $4.44 (week ending May 16), with Wyoming averages edging up.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.