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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
Ray Peterson is back, hoping lawmakers will heed his calls for ed funding cuts
A former state senator who was ousted from the Legislature after sponsoring a bill that threatened to cut education funding is doubling down, saying more money needs to be cut.
November 29, 2019
Board of Education votes to move forward with computer science standards
After five months of anxiously waiting, the State Board of Education finally got the answer its members were looking for, clearing the way for adoption of statewide computer standards.
November 23, 2019
Gordon releases tight budget for next biennium
Gov. Mark Gordons release of his budget proposal for the 2021-22 biennium on Monday came with a recognition of the declining fortunes of Wyomings mineral sector.
November 19, 2019
Legislative committee approves Medicaid expansion plan
A plan to expand Medicaid coverage to about 19,000 Wyoming residents won approval from a legislative committee on Tuesday.
November 13, 2019
Attitudes Toward Vets Have Changed, Says Air Force Official
One of the largest public Veterans Day celebrations in the state took place Monday at the American Legion Post 6 in Cheyenne.
November 10, 2019
Military experience translates well into civilian life, say vets
On day one of boot camp, every recruit is taught the values of punctuality, personal grooming and working together, but some lessons gleaned from military experience arent as immediately obvious.
November 10, 2019
Wyoming veterans weigh in on celebrating Veterans Day
Gravesite flowers on Memorial Day, barbecues on Labor Day, social media outrage on Columbus Day most holidays have their traditions. But Veterans Day tends to elude veterans and civilians alike.
November 09, 2019
State long-term debt is real issue of concern, legislators say
Wyomings short-term revenue and budget problems are not as concerning as the states long-term deficit, according to two members of the Legislatures Joint Appropriations Committee.
November 05, 2019
Charter schools achieve big scores with small classes
A focused curriculum, targeted tutoring and behavioral adjustments all contribute to the above-average statewide education testing scores posted by two Wyoming charter schools, according to their officials.
October 31, 2019
What if coal production drops to zero? Legislature looking for new revenues
Coal production in Wyoming has dropped by over 100 million tons in the past decade, and state Sen. Cale Case doesnt think the downward slide is close to finished.
October 28, 2019
Five questions with Public Records Ombudsman Ruth Van Mark
A Torrington native and longtime congressional staffer has taken her new duties in a state office created to mediate disputes over the release of public documents.
October 24, 2019
Flu season open in Wyoming — get your shot!
Its fall in Wyoming and that means the Wyoming Health Department is issuing its annual reminder to residents to get their flu vaccine to protect themselves against the kind of severe flu season seen last year.
October 17, 2019
Health officials: Vaping no safe alternative to smoking
As the number of people with reported respiratory ailments linked to vaping rises, Wyomings health officials are warning residents that vaping is not a safe alternative to cigarettes.
October 11, 2019