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…
Decision on grizzly endangered status required by Jan. 20
CODY (WNE) — U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must make a decision by January 20 to either delist or retain the Greater Yellowstone grizzly bear as a threatened species. The requirement comes after a decision made by U.S. District…
After decades of political maneuvering, Grand Teton buys Wyoming’s Kelly Parcel
• Grand Teton National Park Foundation announced the completion of sale after spearheading a $37.6 million drive for private funds By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The federal government bought Wyoming’s 640-acre Kelly Parcel school section for $100 million today,…
Barrasso warns Democrats after they block Pilot Butte transfer
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Two Democratic U.S. senators blocked a motion by Wyoming Republicans to pass a bill that would transfer ownership of a defunct power plant on the Wind River Reservation…
Elected officials incensed by BLM’s Rock Springs RMP decision
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — A federal agency dismissed concerns about the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan, and leaders in Southwest Wyoming are preparing to fight. According to a news release,…
EXPLORE Act boosts photography, risks impacts to Teton park’s visitors, athletes
• Photographers debate whether bill benefits or hinders public land management. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Legislation passed by Congress last week could limit the authority of the National Park Service…
Wyoming Economic Summary Report released for third quarter
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Employment in Wyoming increased in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest edition of the Wyoming Economic Summary Report, a quarterly publication that highlights the state’s economic conditions. Overall, Wyoming recorded approximately 3,100 or…
Wyoming Freedom Caucus unveils ambitious ‘Five and Dime Plan’
• Bloc of hardline Republicans pledges to pass five ‘key bills’ related to elections, immigration, education and other issues in the first 10 days of session. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com As the Wyoming Freedom Caucus prepares to assume…