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January 6, 2022 by by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile PacifiCorp continues to operate unit 2 at the Jim Bridger coal-fired power plant
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Spurred on by urban COVID-19 “refugees” and myriad other factors, some parts of the state find themselves pinched as visitors
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December 26, 2021 by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile A legislative committee has resurrected a many-times-failed real estate transfer tax, a levy
Wyoming left out of federal coal community assistance program
Gov. Mark Gordon and Wyoming’s congressional delegation allege political prejudice in state’s exclusion from the Build Back Better Challenge. Dustin
Whistleblower list names Wyo GOP chair, others as Oath Keepers
Hacked documents allege that Frank Eathorne enrolled in the far-right anti-government extremist group, along with former gubernatorial candidate Dr. Taylor
Staff turnover, recruitment challenges hit state’s environmental agency
December 10, 2021 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality, which oversees the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and
The Trump effect: A divided GOP complicates 2022 Cheney race
As it garners global attention, race creates wedge in statewide party. Rone Tempest, WyoFile The Wyoming Republican Party leadership’s recent vote to
Federal oil and gas reforms hold high stakes for Wyoming
Interior Department report signals higher royalty rates, more stringent qualifying terms for Wyoming oil and gas companies. Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile A
Climate, population drops, prompt BLM to revise Wyoming sage grouse plans
Changes to federal land management may come to Wyoming where about 38% of the world’s birds live on a landscape
Showdown over regional haze could shut down coal unit
November 19, 2021 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile PacifiCorp could be forced to shut down one of four coal-burning units at the Jim
Wyo ratepayer liability for coal carbon capture limited to 2%
Regulators adopt rules, outline exemptions, for enforcing House Bill 200, a new state law that requires retrofitting coal plants prior
Fossil fuels boost revenue outlook, but add more budget volatility
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Wyoming’s revenue outlook has improved by $845 million on rebounding markets for coal, oil and natural gas
BLM pulls 264 Wyo parcels from oil and gas lease sale over grouse concerns
Feds resume oil and gas leasing review, and will add climate impact analysis. Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Wyoming will see a federal
Artists with Wyo roots make their mark on Denver’s Meow Wolf
Lucero, Molina part of the team that created the ‘Indigenous Futurist Dreamscapes Lounge’ in Meow Wolf’s new Denver location. Michael
Wyo lawmakers advance two, kill third anti-federal vax rules bills
Senate kills measure designed to prohibit ‘discrimination’ based on COVID-19 vaccination. Heavily amended House bill challenging employer mandates advances. Angus
Feds haze famous Wyo Grizzly 399 and cubs after 10 encounters
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Wyo Dems, GOP in pitched battle over special COVID legislative session
Dems call convening ‘waste, undue burden’. Republican leadership cites ‘obligation’ to the public. Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Wyoming lawmakers are
Lawmakers advance $25M cost of living increase for teachers
Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Wyoming teachers and staff may see an annual cost-of-living adjustment as lawmakers advanced a $25 million hike that
‘Defiant Five’ win temporary freedom in Wyoming wild horse roundup
As the BLM began its roundup of 4,300 wild horses, a feisty band put on a show evading wranglers. Angus
Wild horse advocates cry foul on cusp of enormous Wyoming roundup, removal
Federal contract wranglers plan to round up 4,300 wild horses in southwest Wyoming — permanently removing about 70% of them
Wyo agencies to help coal communities compete for economic diversification funds
Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The Wyoming Energy Authority and Wyoming Business Council have joined forces to help coal communities compete for federal
Tribes, enviros pan Wyo wolf killing policy in ESA petitions
by Angus M. Thuermer Jr, WyoFile Several conservation organizations and numerous Native American tribes are citing Wyoming’s wolf predator zone — the
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Wyoming’s crypto-sector fate up to federal regulators
September 22, 2021 by Nick Reynolds, Wyofile After years of laying groundwork, the future of Wyoming’s cryptocurrency banking industry now lies in
Low enrollment sinks UW’s projected revenue by $2.3 million
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Plan would use poison to restore Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Bighorn Basin
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Anti-vaxxers commandeer committee meeting in Casper to protest mandates
September 20, 2021 by Nick Reynolds, WyoFile A group of activists that included healthcare workers commandeered a meeting of the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint
Balow cites student’s notes in backing Wyoming’s anti-critical-race theory bill
September 15, 2021 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow is backing proposed legislation to deter public schools from
Bouchard calls for Fauci to be tried, then executed
September 10, 2021 by Nick Reynolds, WyoFile Wyoming Sen. Anthony Bouchard (R-Cheyenne) posted a meme on his congressional campaign’s Facebook page accusing
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