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Medicaid Expansion in Wyoming: Supporters, Opponents Debate
"We dont have that money," said State Rep. Bo Biteman. "We are scrambling, scratching and clawing, looking under the mattress for quarters. Were not in any position to grow our state government at all. We need to be cutting our government.
February 01, 2020
Transparency: State Ombudsman Should be Empowered to Resolve Public Record Disputes
Column: Wyoming lawmakers and Gov. Gordon deserve real credit for their efforts to improve citizens access to public records. But it was dismaying to hear last week that the office may actually have little power to sort out disputes.
February 01, 2020
Wyo Highway Maintenance Costs: Semi-Trucks Extremely Hard on Highways
In comparing the effect of a truck on a road to a car, Ive heard a lot of numbers. The estimate range is anywhere from one truck equals 380 cars to one truck equals 4,000 cars. -- WYDOT Director Luke Reiner
January 31, 2020
Wyoming Legislator Says Bill Prohibiting Gun Buyback Programs is “Goofy”
Rep. Sara Burlingame, D-Cheyenne, said: "I just dont see the urgency for spending time in a budget year for a hypothetical crisis that seems very unlikely to occur.
January 30, 2020
Wisconsin High Schooler Asks Legislators: “Does Wyoming Exist?”
An email sent to 60 members of the Wyoming State Legislature came from a Wisconsin high school senior who said his teacher had asked him to prove that Wyoming does not exist.
January 29, 2020
Wyoming Beef: Big Marketing Opportunities with Farm-to-Table Movement
Last summer, the Business Council initiated a beef study that could provide beef producers and processors information essential to capitalizing on Wyoming branded beef products.
January 29, 2020
Farm Bureau Provides Tips for Tackling Springtime Ag Challenges
Spring is fraught with dangers for Wyomings agriculture producers, but networking and planning can help farmers and ranchers mitigate the worst mother nature has to offer.
January 27, 2020
Five Fun Ways to Enjoy Wyoming’s Winter
Weathering Wyoming winters can wear down even the most resilient Wyomingites, but hidden within the snow and wind is a veritable wonderland of recreation.
January 25, 2020
Casper Rundown — What’s Happening in Casper, Wyoming
A weekly column looking at what's happening in Casper.
January 24, 2020
Wyoming Attorney General Declines to Sign Letter Condemning Impeachment
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill did not sign a letter condemning President Donald Trumps impeachment because she wants to remain impartial in her role as an appointed public servant, she said.
January 24, 2020
Plan to Reduce Money for Student Transportation to Buses Rejected
A plan that could have potentially halved the reimbursement to parents who drive their children to and from distant bus stops has been rejected by the Wyoming Department of Education.
January 23, 2020
Energy Development Part of Complex Problem in Wyo Mule Deer Decline
Wyoming's mule deer population is down about 40 percent since the 1970s. Researchers say energy development has played a role in the decline.
January 22, 2020
Eating Wyoming: It’s Restaurant Week in Casper
It's Restaurant Week in Casper. Visit Casper is partnering with dozens of restaurants, breweries, sandwich shops, and more.
January 22, 2020
Wyoming, Montana to Sue Over Coal Export Terminal
Wyoming and Montana will join forces to sue the state of Washington over its refusal to allow the construction of a coal export terminal, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday.
January 21, 2020
Treasure Seeker Rescued from Yellowstone Canyon
An Indiana man who illegally rappelled into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone this month before being pulled out by rescuers says he was searching for hidden treasure.
January 21, 2020
Wyoming Coal Decline Could Continue, but Developments Might Help Industry’s Future
The short-term outlook for coal may be bleak, but he said there are several developments underway in 2020 which could impact the industrys long-term outlook.
January 21, 2020
Meatless Options Having Little Impact on Wyoming Beef Producers
Despite a growing trend toward meatless meal options, Wyomings beef producers are not seeing much of a decline in the demand for their product.
January 18, 2020
Bill Would Prohibit ‘Gun Buyback’ Programs in Wyoming
A measure that would prohibit governmental entities from running gun buyback programs has been filed for consideration by the Legislature during its upcoming session.
January 16, 2020
Wyoming Coal: Are Export Facilities the Answer?
Wyoming coal producers have an eye on foreign markets as stateside coal demand decreases, but exporting coal comes with a new set of challenges -- like getting the coal to those markets.
January 16, 2020
Wyoming Ag Year in Review: Crops Hit Hard in 2019, but There Was a Silver Lining
Agricultural producers were hit hard by weather across Wyoming throughout 2019, but on the upside, government agencies rose to the occasion on many fronts
January 15, 2020
Wyoming Drone Pilots Have Concerns About Proposed FAA Rules
Several Wyoming drone pilots are expressing some concerns about proposed FAA rules that would require drones to broadcast user ID information.
January 14, 2020