Game and Fish leaders pressed on migration designation delays
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Pointing to a three-year delay in implementing Wyoming’s big game migration protection policy, some members of the Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce encouraged wildlife managers to act during the group’s final meeting. “We’re missing opportunities,” Sen. Larry Hicks (R-Baggs) said…
Legislator per diem moving forward, pay hike to be decided
By Stephen Dow Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — A proposed change to Wyoming Legislature per diem rates is advancing to the 2023 general session, although it remains to be seen whether a pay increase for legislators will…
Governor’s RIDE Initiative Comes to Afton
Governor Mark Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) group came to Afton to gather public comment last week. Lincoln County residents had the chance to share their thoughts with the Governor’s RIDE group during two listening sessions. …
Wyoming Mask Mandate Removed Starting March 16, More Businesses Return to Normal
Wyoming’s mask order, along with public health orders for bars, restaurants, theaters and gyms, will be rescinded starting March 16, Governor Mark Gordon announced on Monday. However, face coverings will still be required in K-12 schools. “I thank the people…
State hoping to start construction of wildlife crossing south of Big Piney within calendar year
Director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Brian Nesvick says the state hopes to start construction on wildlife crossing south of Big Piney within the calendar year. He says all the funding and planning has been done for it. This is…
Wyo gas revenues down 74% in ‘new reality’
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com As leaders scramble to prop up the state’s troubled coal industry, a “new reality” threatens from another key sector: Declining natural gas production has cut Wyoming’s annual gas tax income 74% in 12 years….
Buffalo wins final approval for vet facility
By Stephen Dow Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange After months of legislative debate, the Wyoming State Building Commission has given the final word on the location of the state’s first skilled nursing facility for veterans. That word? Buffalo. “This…
Legibility key to transparency, state officials say
By Michael Illiano The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — As state officials continue discussions about how they can improve the transparency of Wyoming’s government, they have placed a greater emphasis on improving the legibility of government data….