Lawmakers float $10M ‘stimulus’ for enhanced oil recovery in Wyoming
• The stimulus is intended to ‘equalize’ a federal tax incentive that rewards permanent CO2 storage over carbon dioxide used to produce oil. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com A measure that would provide a $10 million “stimulus” to encourage more…
Property tax relief at the forefront of the 2024 Wyoming Legislature budget session
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Addressing rising property tax bills was solidified as a state legislative priority on Wednesday. Four members of the Teton County delegation heard from local officials and community…
Wyoming Humanities awards thousands in grants dollars to organizations across the state
Seven non-profit organizations throughout the state received significant grants from Wyoming Humanities. Wyoming Crossroads Grants are part of an initiative to apply humanities perspectives locally, helping to realize growth through change. Since the program’s inception, Wyoming Humanities has awarded hundreds of thousands in…
Governor Gordon Announces Roadmap to Improve Mental Health Care in Wyoming
• Priorities will build and expand on existing efforts CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced the launch of an initiative to address Wyoming’s ongoing mental health crisis. The Governor’s “Mental Health Roadmap” takes steps to advancing systemic behavioral health…
Small businesses affected by new Corporate Transparency Act
• New businesses have 90 days; existing have until December 31. Heath Hirschi, an attorney with 18 years of experience who recently joined the Law Offices of Luthi and Voyles, stopped by SVI Media as part of the Weekday Wakeup…
Infant with SV roots fights for his life in the NICU at UofU Hospital
• GoFundMe organized. As Shaylon Shumway Steiner entered her 36th week of pregnancy, an ultrasound indicated that her baby was suffering from Hydrops Fetalis, which is a life-threatening condition where excessive fluid pools in the chest cavity of an unborn…
Thayne plans for new housing and improvements on main street
• Housing subdivision could include 200 homes. Anticipated to affect Lower Valley schools. Thayne Mayor Devin Simpson reports the coming year will be full planning for a new housing subdivision, and safety improvements will be added to the canal bank…
Lower Valley Energy CEO says dam breaching is a serious issue
• Discussion revolves around salmon mitigation The subject of dam breaching has been the hot topic at Lower Valley Energy (LVE) these days as the area co-op says that secret meetings between the so-called “six sovereigns” is putting their ability…
Lummis, Barrasso fight to overturn ban on bump stocks
• Nine Republican senators file brief in Supreme Court case seeking to overturn Trump administration ruling. By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), along with seven…
Wyoming’s latest coyote-killing plan results from brutal 2022-’23 winter
• State wildlife officials propose — and commissioners approve — a $200,000 bump in funding to kill coyotes from the air on deer fawning grounds. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Last winter killed most of western Wyoming’s mule deer. That…