Lawmakers to consider Medicaid expansion again
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Medicaid expansion could be back up for debate in the Wyoming Legislature’s 2020 session, as lawmakers will consider a bill to expand the program during a Joint Revenue…
Most Yellowstone roads close this weekend
This weekend, November 2-3, provides the last chance for visitors to drive to many iconic locations in Yellowstone. The West, South, and East Entrances and all roads, with one exception, will close to vehicle travel at 8 a.m. Monday, November…
Gordon says grizzly delisting depends on election outcome
By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — If you want to see the grizzly bear delisted, Gov. Mark Gordon says you should support President Donald Trump’s bid for re-election in 2020. Speaking to members of the…
Uranium industry seeks boost
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A 70-year low in domestic uranium production has Wyoming producers worried. Despite persistent calls from state lawmakers and industry groups to institute federal trade policies to boost domestic demand…
Both sides in school district gun policy suit argue their case in court
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — A hearing was held in Third District Court on Tuesday, Oct. 22, regarding the lawsuit against Uinta County School District No. 1 over Rule CKA, which allows for…
Wyoming News Briefs: October 23, 2019
Laramie man dies in I-80 wreck LARAMIE (WNE) — A 34-year-old Laramie man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck a few miles west of Laramie on Sunday night, according to a press release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Rudi Haskins…
Grazing approved in Bridger-Teton
By Holly Dabb Sublette Examiner Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE – More than 17 years in the making, the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has signed the final record of decision for the Upper Green River Area…
Ramaco Carbon receives grant to research alternative uses for coal
Ramaco Carbon from Sheridan, Wyoming announced it received a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy to research alternative uses for coal. The company originally started out ten years ago, but had its troubles finding success in energy. The…
Governor Mark Gordon working hard on budget proposal
Governor Mark Gordon recently held a press conference in which he discussed various bills and projects that are in the works in the state. One big topic of conversation was the budget. It is expected that the budget will go…
Counties want more leverage in mineral tax collection
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Officials from Campbell and Johnson counties say they need more help when it comes to collecting unpaid mineral production taxes. During a meeting Monday with the Select Committee…