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Barrasso says caution needed in Medicaid expansion debate

By Clair McFarland Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso thinks Wyoming should decide against expanding Medicaid. Acknowledging that the decision is a matter for state government, not the U.S. Senate, Wyoming’s senior senator said…

Wyoming GOP votes to withdraw Cheney recognition

  By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming Republican leaders voted this weekend to no longer recognize Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of their party. The resolution, which does not strip Cheney of any…

Wyoming Challenges Federal Mandate for Health Care Workers

  CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming is continuing its challenge of unconstitutional federal vaccine mandates. Today’s action follows on other legal challenges over the past two weeks. Wyoming and a coalition of 10 states filed suit against…

Game and Fish authorized to continue feeding elk at Dell Creek

The following is a release from the Wyoming Game and Fish – The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission received authorization this week from the U.S. Forest Service to maintain elk feeding operations at the Dell Creek Feedground for the 2021/2022…

Fossil fuels boost revenue outlook, but add more budget volatility

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s revenue outlook has improved by $845 million on rebounding markets for coal, oil and natural gas just as lawmakers prepare for the upcoming budget session in February. But there’s a dose of bad news in…

Wyoming State Superintendent gives overview of education from topics like masks, funding, and accountability

The Wyoming State Superintendent, Jillian Balow, joined SVI to give updates on the current education situation from topics such as masks, vaccines, funding, accountability, and discussed an upcoming program to be introduced. Masks and Vaccines in schools She says when…

Wyoming State Championship Watch Links

SVI Media is working in coordination with the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) to produce the Wyoming State High School Football Championships from War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. There will be five games over two days to decide the…

Wayne Baker honored at 93rd Bombardment Group Reunion

◆ SV Veteran acknowledged for service. Awarded distinguished flying cross. Editor’s Note: In recognition of Veteran’s Day Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, SVI Media is publishing the text of a tribute given to Star Valley resident and veteran Wayne Baker. The…

Wyoming Challenges Federal Mandate for Health Care Workers

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming is continuing its challenge of unconstitutional federal vaccine mandates. Today’s action follows on other legal challenges over the past two weeks. Wyoming and a coalition of 10 states filed suit against the…

Ways the community can help and support their local military members and families

Staff Sergeant Mike Scherbel, recruiter with the Wyoming Army National Guard, sat down with SVI to discuss how the community can support military members and their families as Veterans Day is observed this week. He says one of the best…