Rocky Mountain Power customers in Wyoming will see a 0.3% rate increase beginning in February. Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Electric utilities
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Economic revitalization gets multipronged legislative treatment
GILLETTE, 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
GILLETTE, 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
Madelyn Beck, WyoFile Hospitals across the country are reportedly filling up with young patients suffering from the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory
Wyoming has few plans for its opioid settlement millions
The funds have started to trickle into the state, but neither the Department of Health nor participating local governments know
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
Railroad workers plan to rally at Capitol
Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Union representatives and railroad worker supporters plan to rally at the Capitol in Cheyenne Tuesday to advocate
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.
Groups petition to keep taxpayers from cleaning oil and gas messes
Insufficient bonds to ensure cleanup of wellsites is a particular concern in Wyoming, petitioners say, where federal minerals make up
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
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State: Water cuts might be forced on Wyoming by 2025
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Wyoming lawyers, judges slam Hageman’s ‘rigged election’ stance
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Wyoming lawyers, judges slam Hageman’s ‘rigged election’ stance
By Maggie Mullen, Wyofile A group of prominent Wyoming attorneys and retired judges called on congressional candidate Harriet Hageman to
Fate of Natrium nuclear plant may depend on turning bombs into fuel
By Dustin Bleizeffer, Wyofile The fate of TerraPower’s proposed Natrium nuclear power plant in Kemmerer may now depend on how
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U.S. attorney: Wyo corner-crossing prosecution didn’t violate hunters’ rights
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Lawmakers decline to enhance penalties for assaulting healthcare workers
By Sofia Jeremias, Wyofile The Joint Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday against sponsoring a bill aimed at enhancing penalties for those who assault
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