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SVI Radio Interview: Jillian Balow, candidate of U.S. House

SVI Radio Interview: Jillian Balow, candidate of U.S. House

June 24, 2026

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Lawmakers call for answers from Wyoming Business Council leader

Lawmakers call for answers from Wyoming Business Council leader

June 23, 2026

    By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The future of Wyoming’s primary economic development agency remains a point of deep contention as state…
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Judge backs Gordon on property tax cap question — for now

Judge backs Gordon on property tax cap question — for now

June 23, 2026

    • Meanwhile, the legal battle over a 4% tax cap passed by lawmakers is far from over.   By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com The State Board of Equalization must…
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Republican governor hopefuls tout conservative bona fides at Wyoming GOP debate

Republican governor hopefuls tout conservative bona fides at Wyoming GOP debate

June 22, 2026

  • Barlow, Bien and Degenfelder answered questions about recent court rulings and how they would defend the state from federal government overreach.   By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com DUBOIS—Sen. Eric…
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Lawmakers mull solutions to rising healthcare costs

Lawmakers mull solutions to rising healthcare costs

June 22, 2026

  By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers and health care leaders gathered last week for the debut of the Legislature’s Health Insurance…
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Water guzzlers may provide critical relief for wildlife during drought

Water guzzlers may provide critical relief for wildlife during drought

June 21, 2026

  • How much these human-made oases help and whether they’re appropriate is still up for debate.   By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com Dug into the ground, with views as far…
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Incoming UW president unveils his vision as trustees tackle budget challenges

Incoming UW president unveils his vision as trustees tackle budget challenges

June 19, 2026

  By Rachel Finch Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved new budget measures Wednesday while incoming President Brig. Gen. Shane…
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Governor Mark Gordon Convenes Advisory Panel to Coordinate New World Screwworm Monitoring, Communications, and Protocols

Governor Mark Gordon Convenes Advisory Panel to Coordinate New World Screwworm Monitoring, Communications, and Protocols

June 19, 2026

  Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) convened an ad hoc panel discussion this week with State Veterinarian Dr. Hallie Hasel, State Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Allen, and Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Emily Curren…
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Grand Teton National Park kills black bear amid raft of early summer ursine conflict

Grand Teton National Park kills black bear amid raft of early summer ursine conflict

June 19, 2026

  • At least five black bears have obtained human food this season.   By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Grand Teton National Park…
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Severe drought stresses Wyoming ranches, agriculture

Severe drought stresses Wyoming ranches, agriculture

June 18, 2026

  By Shiloh Martin Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — “This drought is probably as bad as I’ve seen in my life operating as a rancher,” said Dustin…
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SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

June 18, 2026

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Small school districts have big silo problems; lawmakers promise to fix some of them next legislative session

Small school districts have big silo problems; lawmakers promise to fix some of them next legislative session

June 16, 2026

  By Win Hammond Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — This year, the Wyoming Legislature revamped the state’s education funding model and gave public schools more money…
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Wyoming lawmakers mull electric generation tax to address average customers’ rising bills

Wyoming lawmakers mull electric generation tax to address average customers’ rising bills

June 16, 2026

  • Sen. Cale Case urged the Revenue Committee to tap into what could be a huge new source of revenue to benefit the entire state.   By Dustin Bleizeffer,…
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Local governments’ ability to collect property taxes in limbo due to uncertainty over 4% cap

Local governments’ ability to collect property taxes in limbo due to uncertainty over 4% cap

June 16, 2026

  • ‘This is so unprecedented, we don’t really have a blueprint,’ one official told WyoFile.   By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Local and state officials responsible for administering Wyoming’s property…
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Wyoming Energy Authority opens applications for Wyoming Rare Earths Fund

Wyoming Energy Authority opens applications for Wyoming Rare Earths Fund

June 15, 2026

    SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Energy Authority opened applications for the Wyoming Rare Earths Fund. This new state fund is designed to accelerate the development of Wyoming’s rare…
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Gordon in Washington, D.C. for meetings on Colorado River

Gordon in Washington, D.C. for meetings on Colorado River

June 12, 2026

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon was in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday meeting with federal officials, Western governors and members of Congress to discuss the future of the Colorado…
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WDE announces changes to WY-TOPP math and science scores

WDE announces changes to WY-TOPP math and science scores

June 12, 2026

    CHEYENNE (WNE) — As the school year wraps up, the Wyoming Department of Education has shared an update regarding the WY-TOPP math and science scores from this spring.…
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Non-profit works to promote social and political peace

Non-profit works to promote social and political peace

June 12, 2026

  Become Peacemakers, a state-wide interfaith organization, has recently been established to promote Christian values of peace and good will in the social and political climate of Wyoming. Board members of…
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SVI Radio Interview: Director Angi Bruce, Wyoming Game & Fish Department

SVI Radio Interview: Director Angi Bruce, Wyoming Game & Fish Department

June 11, 2026

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