D.C. Delegation: Opposes taxpayer funding of free health care for illegal immigrants
Sen. Barrasso: Opposes taxpayer funding of free health care for illegal immigrants • American taxpayers should never foot the bill…’ U.S. Sen. John Barrasso R-Wyoming WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) joined U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy…
Alpine man identified as victim of fatal Prater Canyon avalanche
An Alpine man has been identified as the victim of an avalanche that occurred Sunday in Prater Canyon, east of the Town of Star Valley Ranch. David Rice, 41, was identified by the Lincoln County Coroner’s Office as the skier…
State report: Wyoming uranium industry primed for success
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE – Uranium production looks to be back on the upswing after years of dormancy. A report recently completed by the Wyoming State Geological Survey found that Wyoming is primed…
Comment sought on Career and Tech Ed.
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is seeking public comment on the proposed Wyoming State Plan for the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). The act provides federal funding for secondary and…
SBE to meet and receive report on accountability study
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) will convene its regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on January 18. The meeting will be virtual and is open to the public. The SBE will receive a report on the…
Avalanche claims life of back country skier in Prater Canyon
An avalanche that occurred Sunday morning in Prater Canyon east of Star Valley ranch has claimed the life of a skier. Star Valley Search & Rescue Commander Matt McMurdo told SVI News that the call for help was received at…
Casper lawmaker proposes bill that defines gender
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming would join some other states in an attempt to legislate the definition of “man” and “woman,” if House Bill 50 is considered during the upcoming budget session….
Goodbye ARPA: COVID-era federal funds are spent
• Gordon reminds Wyomingites in supplemental budget request By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — This coming budget year, Wyoming will have to live without federal funding that flooded the state’s coffers in the immediate…
WyoLotto transfers $1 million to Wyoming’s cities, towns, counties
CHEYENNE (WNE) — WyoLotto officials announced the January 2024 transfer to Wyoming’s cities, towns and counties will be just over $1 million. Each quarter, the organization transfers a statutory amount of 75% or more of net revenue to the state,…
Bills designed to boost firefighter workforce
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s fire departments are the second state entity to consider rehiring retired personnel amid a depleting workforce. With limited budgets that barely cover the costs of equipment,…