Senators offer resolution to celebrate Yellowstone anniversary
PINEDALE (WNE) — Both Wyoming U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan resolution to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park. That resolution would designate March 1 as Yellowstone National Park Day. “Yellowstone National Park is enjoyed by…
Redistricting plan for Legislature moves forward
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming House of Representatives once again opted to stick with its 62 representatives, 31 senators plan for redistricting the Legislature, as House Bill 100 passed on second reading Thursday….
Girls’ wrestling division proposal headed to WHSAA
By Robert Galbreath Pinedale Roundup Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE – Sublette County School District No. 1 became the eighth district in the state to throw its support behind a proposal to form a girls’ wrestling division on Feb. 10….
Wyoming suicide rate highest in nation
By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Wyoming, again, had the highest rate of suicides per capita in the United States in 2020, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. At 182 deaths, the…
Budget, redistricting and use of federal funds face Wyoming Legislature
◆ 2022 Budget Session began on Monday. The Wyoming Legislature convened on Monday to open the 2022 Budget session. As is traditionally done, the legislative session began with the Governor’s State of the State address in the House Chambers, where…
House declines action on residency complaint
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — By a 36-24 vote, the Wyoming House of Representatives failed to approve a motion that would have created a special committee to investigate whether Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne,…
Gordon strikes upbeat tone with ‘State of the State’
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon kicked off the 66th Legislature with an upbeat speech Monday, setting an optimistic tone as he told lawmakers that boosting pay for state workers was his…
Survey shows people want taxes left alone
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s economy took a $2 billion roller coaster ride in 2021. The $1 billion deficit the state expected at the start of the year became a $1.4 billion surplus…
Session promises heavy workload — and not just for lawmakers
By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Lawmakers face a heavy workload Monday when the 2022 budget session begins. Along with passing a budget, they must hammer out a redistricting plan and allocate $1 billion in federal stimulus money. It’s not likely to…
Yellowstone to improve telecommunications systems in developed areas
The National Park Service (NPS) signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for an environmental assessment (EA) to improve telecommunications systems in the developed areas of Yellowstone National Park. The FONSI was approved in 2021. Although the environmental review…