Mega hotels, sprawling data centers spur local governments to defend development moratoriums
• Development pause in Jackson, cause of Cheyenne worries, blocked construction of gateway building twice the size of Wyoming Capitol. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com A draft bill to restrict development moratoriums repeats guidelines already established by…
Governor prepares to appeal Teton County judge’s abortion decision
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The day after a Teton County judge struck down two Wyoming abortion bans as unconstitutional, Gov. Mark Gordon signaled that he’s ready to appeal the ruling to…
Wyoming courts play ping pong with abortion case
• Supreme Court wants judge to ‘narrow the issues’ first. By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —- Two weeks after being asked to weigh in on whether the state’s two abortion laws are constitutional,…
Governor Gordon Appoints Robert Jarosh to the Wyoming Supreme Court
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Robert Jarosh to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Jarosh’s appointment fills the open seat left by the retirement of Justice Keith Kautz. Jarosh is a partner at Hirst Applegate, LLP where he has worked…
Agencies fight release of Wyoming police shooting settlements despite high court ruling
By Sofia Saric, Casper Star-Tribune Tennessee Watson, WyoFile.com Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled in August that settlement agreements involving government entities are subject to the transparency requirements of the Wyoming Public Records Act, even…
December to see dueling abortion hearings
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — With a Dec. 14 hearing fast approaching, both sides in a closely watched legal fight over abortion access in Wyoming agree on one thing: pressing ahead. “This case…
High court: Emotional damages can’t be recovered for loss of pets
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Damages can’t be recovered for emotional injuries suffered due to the loss of a pet, according to a Wyoming Supreme Court opinion issued last Wednesday. Justices came to…
Wyoming Supreme Court receives questions to be answered in abortion case
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The certification order in the statewide legal challenge to Wyoming’s abortion ban was received by the Wyoming Supreme Court on Friday. The case has been docketed, meaning it…
Judge blocks abortion ban
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Ninth District Court Judge Melissa Owens decided Wednesday that Wyoming’s abortion ban potentially “transgresses” the state Constitution, meriting a halt on its enforcement until a lawsuit challenging the…
Turbine turbulence: Residents continue legal battle against Rail Tie Wind Project
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE – In another step in a years-long battle over the proposed Rail Tie Wind Project, some area residents are making their case to the Wyoming Supreme Court. The Albany…