Wyoming wildlife managers pursuing ‘all options’ to delist grizzlies
JACKSON (WNE) — Angi Bruce is clear: Wyoming wildlife managers are planning to do whatever they can to remove grizzly bears’ Endangered Species Act protections and turn their management of the iconic omnivore over to the states. “It is…
Gordon: Wyoming stands to benefit from Trump
By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Shortly after being sworn in as the country’s 47th president on Monday, Donald Trump declared that “the golden age of America begins right now.” Gov. Mark Gordon is…
Senate supports enhanced oil recovery measures
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State senators have thrown their support behind two measures designed to incentivize enhanced oil recovery production in Wyoming. On Friday, the Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development…
Broad property tax exemption could be ‘devastating,’ assessors say
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — A bill to offer broadscale property tax relief could have adverse impacts on local governments and tax authorities, according to various organizations. House Bill 169 — Homeowner…
Senators: No transgender athletes should be allowed in intercollegiate athletics
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State lawmakers took a step Friday toward banning transgender athletes at the University of Wyoming and the state’s community colleges from playing in intercollegiate athletics divisions that match…
Gun-free zone discussion returns to legislature
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Another year brings another effort in the Wyoming Legislature to prohibit gun-free zones in the state. Bills to repeal some or most of Wyoming’s gun-free zones have…
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…