61% of U.S. counties now ‘Second Amendment sanctuaries’
By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
The majority of all U.S. counties have been designated as Second Amendment sanctuaries, according to an analysis by SanctuaryCounties.com.
As of June 20, there are 1,930 counties “protected by Second Amendment...
Millions Cut From State Budget, Gov. Gordon Calls for ‘Streamlined’ Budgeting Process
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon revealed his answer to the state’s funding crisis late Monday afternoon, which includes slashing $500 million from statewide agency funding.
The supplemental budget, if approved by the state legislature, would satisfy...
Analysis: Republicans poised to do well in 2022 midterm elections
By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
Less than a year out from the November 2022 midterm elections, Republicans are in a position to pick up more seats than previously expected after redistricting was finalized across...
Gillette College District Advances To Next Step
The Wyoming Community College Commission (WCCC) just unanimously approved moving forward the application for the formation of the Gillette College Community College District.
The application package will now go to the Wyoming Legislature which must...
City of Gillette Candidate Questionnaire: Shay Lundvall for Mayor
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Election season is well underway and County 17 has sent a list of questions to each candidate who has filed to run for a municipal office.
These questions are designed to give...
Why Bush v. Gore Still Matters in 2020
By Ian MacDougall, ProPublica
Twenty years after the Supreme Court decision known as Bush v. Gore effectively decided a presidential election, it’s back on the country’s mind. President Donald Trump, who is lagging in polls...
Federal unemployment benefits end, but Wyoming tourism worker shortage persists
By Elyse Kelly, The Center Square
As Wyoming gears up for another summer of increased visitation, tourism-reliant businesses are still struggling to find enough workers to operate fully.
Many business owners attribute the predicament to unemployment...
Zerba announces run for Wyoming state superintendent of public instruction
GILLETTE, Wyo.— Jennifer Zerba, a Natrona County School District substitute teacher, announced June 2 she is running for Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
As state superintendent of public instruction, she would work with the...
Family of Murder Victims Against the Death Penalty Explain Why in Online Forum
Wyoming Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty and the Wyoming Campaign to End the Death Penalty will be hosting a second online event featuring murder victims' family members on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m.
"Victims...
First-of-its-kind approach to coal reclamation bonding in the works
By Joel Funk, WyoFile
Wyoming lawmakers are considering a new option for coal mine reclamation bonding that could reduce risk for the state in the event of insolvency. Both environmental and industry advocates have identified...