Report: Wyoming 4th in oil, natural gas for undiscovered resources
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The U.S. Geological Survey released a report earlier this week on undiscovered oil and gas resources in formations under the federally managed public lands of the United States broken out by state, estimating that there are…
New anti-DEI, gun-free zone repeal, animal abuse laws soon in effect
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Out of the 178 bills successfully passed by the Wyoming Legislature this year, a little more than 100 will go into effect on July 1. The new…
New federal estimates could open more of southwest Wyoming to oil and gas
• Bureau of Land Management officials say they underestimated oil and gas reserves in the region and will consider accommodating more development. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s effort to remove barriers to energy…
In shadow of court ruling, Wyoming begins to ‘recalibrate’ public school funding
• Process is mandated every five years, but this one comes charged with new court ruling that Wyoming is violating state constitution by short-changing public education. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Wyoming lawmakers have launched the state’s 2025…
Lightning-caused Horse Fire grows to nearly 900 acres on Bridger-Teton National Forest
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A lightning-caused fire that started Friday in the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest grew to around 900 acres over the weekend. The Horse…
Trump cancels $49M Wyoming coal carbon capture project
• State lawmakers will also consider repealing a controversial coal carbon capture mandate, citing costs to ratepayers. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Both the Trump administration and Wyoming lawmakers appear to be losing enthusiasm for advancing research and seeding…
Lawmakers seek to eliminate account, boost transparency
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers will try again to eliminate the state’s Strategic Investments and Projects Account in a continued effort to make the state’s budget process more transparent for…
Governor excited about building trade relationships with Japan, Taiwan
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Exchange Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Gov. Mark Gordon is hopeful that Wyoming’s blossoming trade relationship with Taiwan and Japan will lead to some exciting developments down the road. Last week, Gordon met…
Wyoming lawmakers move to increase state’s share of gambling revenue
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers moved Thursday to capture a larger portion of some gambling revenue after learning current taxation on online sports wagering is lower than in other states….
Barrasso, Lummis applaud repeal of electric vehicle mandate
CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Thursday attended the White House signing ceremony for legislation repealing the Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandate. The legislation to repeal the EV mandate passed the Senate last month with the…