Senator Cynthia Lummis weighs in on her first month in office
◆ “It is going to be a strong America that emerges from these difficult times.” Mere weeks after taking office, United States Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) discussed legislative activities in Washington D.C. with Duke Dance of the SVI Radio Network…
State, County unemployment rates see continued decline
Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the eighth consecutive month, falling to 4.8% in December. The rate is far below the national average of 6.7%. The latest report from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, released Tuesday, January 26,…
State Superintendent Balow says federal ban on oil and gas leasing will defund schools
The following is a statement from Wyoming State Superintendent Jillian Balow following ban on oil and gas leasing CHEYENNE – “I was taken aback by swift orders executed by the Biden Administration last week after months of rhetoric around bringing…
Senate President Dockstader updates community on legislative issues
Senate President, Dan Dockstader, was upbeat about the 66th legislative session this week in an interview with SVI news. All of the committees in both of the House and the Senate met and went over their assigned bills. “The speaker…
Governor Unveils Higher Education Initiative with New Approach and Collaboration between UW, Community Colleges
The following is a press release from the office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled a proposal for modernizing and refocusing Wyoming’s higher education system. The initiative, called the Wyoming Innovation Network (WIN),…
Health Orders Eased as COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Continue
The following is a release from the office of Gov. Mark Gordon. (Wikipedia image) CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced that health orders are continuing to ease, reflecting improvement in Wyoming’s COVID-19 situation since the beginning of December. The…
Senator Lummis Criticizes Biden Administration Moratorium on New Energy Leases and Permits
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) sharply criticized the Biden administration’s Department of the Interior decision to temporarily ban any new energy leases or permits on federal lands. Sen. Lummis and Senate colleagues will soon release a bill to overturn the ban…
Congresswoman Cheney issues response to President Biden’s executive orders
Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued a statement Wednesday in response to a flurry of executive orders signed by President Biden on the day of his inauguration. In the statement, Cheney said that “Today’s inauguration of President Biden and Vice President…
Support your New Year weight-loss resolution in wisdom
◆ Successful and healthy weight management is more than limiting calories. By Shelley Balls UW Extension, Nutrition and Food Safety • Healthy Weight Loss: New Year’s is often accompanied by weight loss resolutions, but don’t be fooled by the myriad…
Uinta County Commission Approves ATV Resolution
The Uinta County Commission unanimously approved a resolution that would allow ATV to use on some county roads at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Southwest Outdoor Trails (SWAT) asked for the resolution that would eventually lead to an ATV trails…