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Mark Gordon: U.S. to Buy Wyoming Uranium
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Friday morning in Lander that President Donald Trump put in his new budget the purchase of $150 million of domestic uranium to replenish military supplies. Wyoming is the largest producer of uranium of any state.
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
Northwest College Adds Video Gaming (eSports) as Competitive Sport
Northwest College is looking to increase its enrollment by offering a new sanctioned competitive program video gaming.
Wendy CorrJanuary 26, 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
Wyoming AD Tom Burman Named to College Football Playoff Selection Committee
Wyoming Athletic Director Tom Burman today was named to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee.
January 22, 2020
Wyoming Law Enforcement Not Likely to Enforce Fed Tobacco Law
Until the Wyoming Legislature passes a new state statute reflecting the federal law, officers wont do much, if anything, regarding possession of tobacco products by those under 21.
January 21, 2020
Legislature Brings $1.25 Million Impact to Cheyenne
Visiting legislators generate about $1.25 million in direct spending during a typical 40-day session. Direct spending means that this is what the legislators spend in Cheyenne, whether its for meals, lodging, transportation and business services.
January 17, 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
CREG: Latest Wyoming Revenue Estimate Shows $48 Million Drop
Wyoming legislators will have $48 million less to spend over the next two years than originally believed, according to a report issued Friday.
January 11, 2020
Former Wyoming Governor Matt Mead joins Cheyenne law firm
Former Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has joined a Cheyenne law firm as a partner, the firm announced Thursday. Mead, a Republican who served two terms as Wyomings governor, has joined the law firm of Hathaway & Kunz. The firm, in a news release, said Mead would continue his work to diversify Wyomings economy by bringing…
January 09, 2020
Wyo State Representative: America First Means Bringing Troops Home, Not Starting Another ‘Forever War’
With tensions high in the Middle East, now is the time to increase efforts to bring U.S. troops home, according to Wyoming State Representative Tyler Lindholm who has been a vocal supporter of ending military involvement in the region.
January 09, 2020
How the Wyoming Legislature builds the state budget: A primer
On Feb. 10, the 2020 Budget Session of the Wyoming Legislature officially begins, one that could be somber and frustrating -- considering Gov. Mark Gordon has told lawmakers that after mandated expenses they only have around $23.5 million to play with.
January 07, 2020
Former Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal Portrait Unveiled
Former Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal joined family and friends on Friday to be presented his official portrait.
January 06, 2020
Actual Capitol remodel costs just higher than estimates
After nearly two decades of setting aside funds and working on design and construction, renovations to the state Capitol and Herschler State Office Building are nearly complete, a Wyoming State Construction Department spokesperson said.
January 04, 2020
President Donald Trump swept Wyoming in 2016: Will 2020 be a redux?
In 2016, President Donald Trump cruised to victory in Wyoming, winning around 70 percent of the popular vote and every county except Teton one of the highest victory margins in the country. Will 2020 be any different?
January 01, 2020
Decision on computer science standards expected by Feb. 14
Its going to likely be an eventful Valentines Day for anyone whos been following Wyomings computer science standards saga.
December 26, 2019
Wreaths honor fallen Wyoming veterans
Volunteers placed wreaths on the graves of 4,200 Wyoming veterans on Saturday as part of a national drive that saw more than 2 million volunteers similarly decorate the graves of service members across the country.
December 16, 2019
Budgets, black eyes, bare knuckles: MMA board keeps Wyoming on combative sports map
Seven years after creating the nations first Board of Mixed Martial Arts, Wyoming is still grappling to stay ahead in the evolving world of combative sports.
December 12, 2019
Capitol’s new furniture might not be delivered until after 2020 Budget Session
Months after Wyoming hosted a grand reopening of the state Capitol building, legislative and executive staffers are still working with folding tables and temporary furniture.
December 11, 2019
Wyoming principal recognized as top educator in the nation
The principal of a Cheyenne junior high school on Monday was recognized as one of the top educators in the nation with a Milken Educator Award.
December 10, 2019
Northwest tries new tactics to attract students
Northwest College in Powell, facing declining enrollment for the last several years, has launched several efforts to build up the number of students attending the two-year school.
December 05, 2019
State legislator takes national stance against ‘endless wars’
If Congress is not willing to declare war in the Middle East, Rep. Tyler Lindholm, R-Sundance, wants America to bring home its troops.
December 04, 2019