Bill proposes changes to animal cruelty laws, including ‘whacking’ rules and enforcement
By Susan Monaghan Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — A new bill coming through this year’s legislative session would amend the state’s animal cruelty statute to specify that predatory animals must be killed immediately if they’re…
Yellowstone shooter planned act of white nationalist terrorism, officials say
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —- The gunman who opened fire in Yellowstone National Park on July 4 had plans for “Pro White Nationalist Violence” and “a history of expressing white supremacist and…
Bill would reduce severance tax rate on coal to 6%
GILLETTE (WNE) — Two years after the Wyoming Legislature knocked 0.5% off of the severance tax on coal, lawmakers are trying to lower it again. House Bill 75 proposes lowering the severance tax rate on surface coal production to…
Rock Springs RMP finalized
By Marit Gookin Lander Journal Via-Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — The Red Desert is an incredible resource for much of central and southern Wyoming. Full of wildlife, recreation destinations, grazing land, cultural sites, and beyond, it’s a beloved part…
Gordon calls court ruling on oil and gas leases a partial victory
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon called the New Year’s Eve decision by the U.S. District Court of Wyoming in Wyoming v. Haaland “an important partial victory for Wyoming.” The suit was brought in response to the Bureau…
50% tax exemption will go before Wyo. voters in 2026
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A citizen-led initiative to slash property taxes for qualified Wyoming homeowners by 50% was certified Friday by Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray to appear on the…
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso discusses a wide range of topics ahead of becoming majority whip
By David Velazquez Casper Star Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange WASHINGTON — The halls of the United States Capitol were calm the day before the 119th Congress was set to be sworn in. Desks on the floor of the…
Gordon named next chair of Education Commission of the States
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon has been named the next chair of the Education Commission of the States, a national nonpartisan organization that informs, counsels and convenes education leaders to create effective state policy. Every two years, ECS’…
Workforce Services: Plenty of in-demand, high-paying jobs available in Wyoming
By Jackie Galli Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Alice Swett loves her job. “It’s solving puzzles day after day, and I love solving puzzles,” she said. She has been an accountant since 1986 and owns Swett…
Hageman to lead Anti-Woke Caucus in 119th Congress
CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., will serve as chairwoman of the Anti-Woke Caucus, a group within the House of Representatives dedicated to fighting the growing influence of “woke” ideologies in government, business and society, according to…