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Lummis: Wyoming’s Drawing The Blueprint On Cryptocurrency
In a glowing speech on the floor of the Wyoming Senate on Monday, Sen. Lummis referenced the Legislatures work on developing Wyoming as a leader in digital assets, an industry Lummis has shown great interest in.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 07, 2023
Wyoming Conservatives Demand Answers From Pfizer Over Project Veritas Video
In a letter written to the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, 22 conservative members of the Wyoming House said they wanted an explanation of claims made in a Project Veritas video including a claim that Pfizer is trying to capitalize financially by spreading disease, not curing it.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 07, 2023
Saratoga Skijoring 2023: A Broken Leg, Plenty Of Wrecks, And A Great Time
Visitors to Saratogas skijoring championship this past weekend will found a scene reminiscent of spring break, but its in the snow. Instead of college pranks, theres skijoring, with some of the best steak and pea moments aka wrecks around.
Renée JeanFebruary 07, 2023
Chinese Balloon Fears Not Enough To Pass Ban On Foreign Ownership Of Wyoming Property
Despite growing concerns about the threat China poses to the United States, a bill to ban foreign ownership of land, including mines and oil fields, failed to pass the Wyoming House of Representatives on Monday.
February 07, 2023
Rep. Ward Calls Out ‘Medical Cartel’ As Wyoming’s Postpartum Medicaid Extension Clears First Reading
Rep. Jeanette Ward said the medical cartel is to be blamed for Americas high rate of infant mortality, treating pregnancy as a disease rather than a healthy event. It has nothing to do with this bill, she said.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 07, 2023
Why Do Electricity Costs Keep Going Up Despite More Wind And Solar Being Added To Grid?
Despite increases every year in the amount of electricity produced from wind and solar, the cost of electricity keeps going up. In fact, consumers paid 14.3% more for electricity in 2022 than in 2021.
February 07, 2023
Bill Giving Tribes Control Of Indian Foster Child Placement Squeaks Through Committee
The Wyoming Senate is slated this week to hear the second of two proposed laws aimed at making non-native families the last resort for placing American Indian foster children.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2023
Saratoga On The Lookout For Elusive Mountain Lion Close To Town
Local Police, Game and Fish officials are watching for signs of a mountain lion that was spotted during daylight near a public space in Saratoga. So far, the cat has eluded efforts to find it, including drones.
Renée JeanFebruary 06, 2023
Proposed Relaxing Of Wyoming Gun Laws Would Cause Problems, Says New York Gun Control Activist
While bills before the Wyoming Legislature push to allow people to conceal carry firearms in more spaces, lifting those restrictions has caused trouble in other states, said Andy Pelosi, a gun control activist from New York.
Mark HeinzFebruary 06, 2023
Legislator Says Horse Slaughter ‘Worked Well’ Before, Could Be Answer To Wyoming’s Wild Horse Problem
There was a small step Monday toward Wyoming wild horses possibly being sent to slaughter, as the Wyoming House passed a resolution calling for Congress to allow it.
Mark HeinzFebruary 06, 2023
Scientists Say People In Colder Climates May Live Longer
Good news for Wyomingites... Science has proven that cold temperatures can prolong the life of cells. This refrigerator effect helps to slow the aging process, scientists say, while also killing off dangerous insects and bacteria that may otherwise survive in warmer climates.
Wendy CorrFebruary 06, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Winter Conditions Cause Rangeland Emergency In Southwest Wyoming
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "High winds and frigid temperatures have caused an emergency on significant parts of Wyomings southwestern rangelands. Drifting snow has trapped cattle and sheep and prevented the animals from getting to adequate feed."
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 06, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Al Simpson Recalls His Dad Was Upset At The Corner Of Simpson And ‘Millard’ – Doh!
Bill Sniffin writes: They held the street-naming ceremony for Milward Simpson at the corner of Simpson and Milward Streets, but when they unveiled the signs, the signs read Simpson and Millard.
Bill SniffinFebruary 06, 2023
Pennie Hunt: I Am A Firewalker
Pennie Hunt writes: As I stood at the edge of this path of fire watching others successfully walk through and celebrate at the finish line, I wondered if I had the courage to do it.
Pennie HuntFebruary 06, 2023
Mouth-To-Snout: Bill To Allow Ambulance Transport, Medical Treatment For Police Dogs Fails
A bill to authorize ambulance services to transport injured police dogs and for EMS personnel to provide mouth-to-snout resuscitation on police dogs failed in a House committee meeting on Friday.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 06, 2023
Aaron Turpen: Belize is the Wyoming of Central America
Automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "I recently visited Belize and found the culture and circumstances of that country to be very familiar. Especially in driving habits and general attitude. Getting stuck in a traffic jam there because of a horse made me think of home."
Aaron TurpenFebruary 06, 2023
Superstar Social Media Influencer Alix Earle Got Paid $40k-$70k To Spend Weekend In Jackson
It's a good gig if you can get it. Social media superstar Alix Earle spent the weekend in Jackson to promote a skincare product she endorses and got paid between $40k - $70k to do it.
Jake NicholsFebruary 06, 2023
Shoshone Tribe Changes Mind, Will Not Make Hunting Pact With Wyoming
Though at first in support of legislation underpinning an off-reservation hunting agreement with Wyoming that would define tribal members' treaty right to hunt any unoccupied lands throughout the state, the Eastern Shoshone Tribe's government on Friday sent Gov Gordon a letter withdrawing its approval.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2023
Rod Miller: Kitchen Tables in Wyoming
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "If we believe that the family is the basic building block of our state, then families gathered around the table are our most effective legislature, our most solemn church. Here is where we teach our young the fundamental skills that life requires."
Rod MillerFebruary 05, 2023
Archeological Group Says Bill To Protect Site Near Ghost Town In Platte County Could Endanger It
A nonprofit group says a bill that would fence in and protect an archeological site in Platte County is not only unnecessary, but potentially detrimental, and that they plan to oppose it.
Renée JeanFebruary 05, 2023
Prosecutor: Riverton Walmart Has One Of The Highest Theft Rates in Nation; Criminals Say They Don’t Care If Caught
Longtime prosecutor in Fremont County Ember Oakley said there is a big increase in organized retail theft at Riverton's Walmart and offenders have admitted that a few days in jail is a small price to pay for all the shoplifting they get away with.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2023
Down, But Not Out: Legislator Tries Again To Opt Wyoming Out Of CDC Health Mandates
Rep. Jeanette Ward saw her first attempt to push back on COVID-19 public health measures fail but by a razor thin margin. So, she's trying again. Her new bill would give the governor the option to ignore federal mandates.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 05, 2023
As Fight For Overtaxed Colorado River Comes To Boil, Wyoming Looks To Protect Its Interests
Wyoming water specialist Chris Brown warned that Wyoming has a direct interest into the growing Colorado River crisis that could affect millions of people. Wyoming's rivers account for 15% of the Colorado River's water.
Mark HeinzFebruary 05, 2023
Professor Says Flawed ‘Exxon Knew’ Study Designed To Make Money Off Litigation
An Exxon Knew study released this month is another attempt by anti-fossil fuel researchers who have a history of conducting studies into the company that critics say is flawed and biased.
February 05, 2023