Wyoming Insight report: sales and use tax collections continue to decrease
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Total sales and use tax collections in Wyoming year-over-year decreased once again, and mining collections continued to fall, according to the latest issue of Wyoming Insight, which serves as an energy index and business indicators report…
Wyoming National Guard prepares to support peaceful transfer of power at inauguration
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Preparing to serve at next week’s presidential inauguration, nearly 70 soldiers and airmen of the Wyoming National Guard underwent civil disturbance training Wednesday morning. They were activated to support the inauguration on Monday, serving as a…
Gordon: Wyoming energy poised for ‘rebound’ after weathering Biden policies
• Wyoming’s governor struck an amicable tone on energy policies in his State of the State address, despite a split with the Freedom Caucus on low-carbon energy policies. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s fossil fuel industries “have weathered…
Gordon: ‘Bear in mind the consequences of our decisions’
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon welcomed members of the 68th Wyoming Legislature on Wednesday and reminded them that their legislative decisions have consequences. “I congratulate you on your…
Elk tests positive for chronic wasting disease on Pinedale-area feedground
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — For the first time, an elk has tested positive for chronic wasting disease on a western Wyoming wapiti feedground, areas that wildlife biologists have long seen as…
Wyoming legislative website provides info on session
POWELL (WNE) — Wyoming residents are encouraged to use the Wyoming Legislature’s website to track legislation and participate in policy making during the general session. The web address is wyoleg.gov and is continually updated as each bill moves through…
Wyoming jails are forced to warehouse mentally ill. Sheriffs want state’s support.
• Fourteen of 23 sheriffs signed a letter asking the Legislature to shift cost burden to health department. By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com Wyoming sheriffs for years have been frustrated with the amount of time they’re holding inmates in…
Wyoming National Guard activates C-130s to fight LA wildfires
GILLETTE (WNE) — Three Wyoming Air National Guard C-130s equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, or MAFFS, and associated personnel were activated by U.S. Northern Command to support firefighting efforts in the Los Angeles…
In new leadership post, Hageman takes fresh aim at federal land, grizzly policies
• Wyoming representative’s bills would delist grizzlies and torpedo controversial Biden administration plans for southwest Wyoming and the Powder River Basin. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com With a bevy of new federal bills filed this week, Rep. Harriet Hageman…
Five education bills to watch in Wyoming’s 2025 Legislature
• Lawmakers will consider measures on everything from allowing more charter schools to cellphone bans and relaxing teaching certification standards. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com When lawmakers convene Tuesday in Cheyenne for the 2025 general session, they will begin…