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Ratepayers to foot $2M bill for coal-power mandate
Rocky Mountain Power customers in Wyoming will see a 0.3% rate increase beginning in February. Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Electric utilities
Economic revitalization gets multipronged legislative treatment
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Lawmakers will soon decide the fate of several bills intended to stimulate downtown revitalizations and economic growth
Water officials reboot paid, volunteer conservation program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Upper Colorado River Commission plans to revive a program that pays irrigators and other valid rights
2022 in review: Cheney v. Trump, corner-crossing, reproductive rights
2022 was a year of political splintering in Wyoming; a year in which the effects of the Colorado River water
Investigation into Casper abortion clinic arson at a standstill
It has been seven months since someone set fire to an abortion clinic in Casper amid fierce national debates over
Wyoming Supreme Court returns abortion ban case to Jackson
The high court has declined to answer a dozen constitutional questions posed by the abortion law — for now. Madelyn
Expert: Corner crossing would diminish ranch values ‘at least 30%’
Real estate agent says he would devalue Elk Mountain Ranch by about $9.39 million if a court deems corner crossing
Incoming Revenue Committee takes a turn for the revenue-averse
With Wyoming’s rosy short-term financial outlook, some say now is the time to revamp the state’s revenue and spending structure.
RSV, COVID, flu patients filling Wyoming hospitals
Hospitals across the country are reportedly filling up with young patients suffering from the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus,
Wyoming has few plans for its opioid settlement millions
Money from lawsuit settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors is starting to trickle into Wyoming, but state and local governments
State Supreme Court to decide whether to take up abortion case
Justices have until Jan. 9 to determine if they will consider up to 12 questions of constitutionality. Madelyn Beck, WyoFile
Lawyers clash over who can join suit challenging abortion ban
An attorney representing two legislators and Right to Life of Wyoming claims the attorney general doesn’t fully represent her clients.
Record cash flowed into Wyo’s elections. Here’s where it went.
Super PACs spent $3.4 million on Wyoming races in 2022, while a handful of wealthy individuals bankrolled dozens of campaigns.
Funding, staffing shortages beleaguer youth psychiatric facilities
As children and families struggle to access care, new legislation aims to bolster funding for facilities. But money is only
Unprecedented participation, partisanship define school board races
Some of Wyoming’s most competitive and politicized contests are to control public education at the local level Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Once
Allred ignored: Wyoming county clerks make no drop box changes
Interim secretary of state’s written request won’t affect how voters can cast ballots in the 2022 general election. Mike Koshmrl,
Gordon’s task force: No easy fix for pain at pump
Group recommends fuel rebate programs and encouraging more oil production and refining capacity as potential solutions. Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile There are
Election 2022: What to know about constitutional amendments
One measure would give municipalities more flexibility regarding investments, the other sets retirement age for certain judges. Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Wyoming
Wyoming lawmakers vote to increase legislator pay in 2027
The pay boost is overdue, according to some lawmakers, who also point to increasing workload for legislators. Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Lawmakers
Wyoming State Bar declined to investigate complaint against Hageman
After the congressional candidate downplayed the events of Jan. 6 in a televised debate in June, a lawyer filed a
State: Water cuts might be forced on Wyoming by 2025
Only the Upper Colorado River Commission can initiate water curtailments in Wyoming, according to the state’s top water lawyer. But
Wyoming lawyers, judges slam Hageman’s ‘rigged election’ stance
Forty-one legal professionals accuse the Trump-endorsed congressional candidate of violating the oath of attorney and professional misconduct for false statements
Movement to ‘re-Indigenize’ Yellowstone gains steam
Native American tribes and legal scholars are asserting their right to hunt, fish, gather, shape the future of and perhaps
Elections official files complaint against conservative PAC
Campbell County clerk calls on the Federal Elections Commission and Wyoming secretary of state to investigate the Coal Country Conservatives’
Inflation Reduction Act aligns with Wyo policy, but not politics
Measure increases tax credits for carbon capture, use and sequestration and supports hydrogen, nuclear and rare-earth initiatives. Dustin Bleizeffer, Wyofile
Fearing misconduct, Wyoming lawmakers consider opening teacher personnel files
Constituent accounts of coaches harassing students spurred one senator to propose increased transparency by amending public records law. Sofia Jeremias, WyoFile
Record number of independents running for Wyoming Legislature
A higher than usual number of Libertarian and Constitution candidates will also appear on the general election ballot for the
Ranch owner: Corner-crossing damages could exceed $7M
In a disclosure statement, an attorney for Elk Mountain Ranch says four hunters diminished the value of the 22,000-acre property
ExxonMobil to store CO2 on BLM lands in Wyoming
Up to 60 million cubic feet of CO2 per day from the Shute Creek natural gas plant can now be
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