SVI Radio Interview-Oct. 31: Nolan & Kaylene Simpson, Farmers Feed Store
Nolan & Kaylene Simpson, longtime owners of Farmer’s Feed Store in Thayne, spoke with SVI Media’s Dan Dockstader following the announcement of their retirement.
Independent Notes: Property tax relief — proposals include caps, refunds and a fifty percent reduction.
At the close of the last Legislative session in March of 2023 we found that some 18 property tax relief bills (maybe more, but not introduced) had been lost along the way. I had watched as a few of my…
Independent Notes: The Role of Minerals in our State and County Economics
Sen. John Barrasso made a stop in Star Valley this week. He maintains a tradition of attending the Lincoln Fair Parade every year. I have always appreciated that visit because its easy to get caught up in the work with…
Lower Valley Energy election results
Lower Valley Energy held its annual meeting at the Jackson office. Board of Director District seats 1, 6 and 7 were up for election. Elections for the previous two years were uncontested so there was no voting those years. Below…
Lowest power rates in the nation, elections held for LVE board of directors
◆ Annual meeting held June 29 in Jackson. Lower Valley Energy is maintaining the lowest residential rates in the nation at 5.6 cents a kWh. That was the report from CEO Jim Webb at the co-op’s annual meeting in Jackson…
Legislative Update: Responsibly allocating a budget surplus
As the 67th General Session of the Wyoming Legislature passes the halfway mark, I write with a grateful heart for the honor to serve you and a firm resolve to continue the good work on behalf of the people of…
Independent Notes: Memories of Clarene Law
Governor Mark Gordon ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 7, 2022 in honor and memory of Clarene Law. Ms. Law…
In a first for Wyoming, national endorsements shape down-ballot races
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Dan Dockstader has been around Wyoming’s political block between his 36 years at the Star Valley Independent, which he publishes, and his 16 years in the Wyoming Legislature,…
Dockstader endorses Senator Tara Nethercott as the next Secretary of State.
The following is a release from Dan Dockstader – Wyoming Senate President Dan Dockstader has withdrawn from the race for Wyoming Secretary of State and is endorsing Tara Nethercott for the position. “As we move through the election process, I…
Local lawmakers in a battle over rural representation
Local legislators are fighting to keep rural representation at the state level during an ongoing redistricting battle. Many lawmakers in the state are hoping to redraw boundaries in a way that would essentially add a House seat in the Cheyenne…