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Secretary of State Chuck Gray submits public comment opposing Rocky Mountain Power rate increases

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Secretary of State Chuck Gray submitted a public comment today to the Wyoming Public Service Commission opposing Rocky Mountain Power’s two proposed rate increases. The rates currently before the commission include the 2023 General Rate Increase Application of $140.2 million per year and a 2023 Energy Cost Adjustment Mechanism of $50.3 million. […]

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Cheyenne City Council OKs cannabis decriminalization resolution; seeks statewide support

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The capital city is officially in favor of decriminalizing cannabis in Wyoming. During the Cheyenne City Council’s evening meeting, councilmembers voted 5–2 to adopt a resolution that would encourage statewide efforts to decriminalize marijuana and reform the Wyoming Controlled Substance Act. The city can now present the resolution to the Wyoming Association […]

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Legislation allowing border wall funding and sanctuary city transportation heads to Senate

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Legislation allowing Wyoming to assist Texas, Arizona and Florida in their efforts to build a border wall and transport migrants to sanctuary cities is headed to the Senate floor for debate and approval. Senate File 166 narrowly passed in the Senate Appropriations meeting yesterday afternoon, 3–2, with Sens. Jim Anderson, Dave Kinskey […]

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President Biden orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Monterey Park victims

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S and Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Monterey Park, California. The flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset Jan. 26. A […]

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Anti-human trafficking activists encourage community awareness

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyomingites can stop child sexual exploitation by learning about human trafficking prevention measures, said local activists during a morning press conference at the state’s Division of Victim Services. In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is partnering with Governor Gordon’s Human Trafficking Task Force, Uprising, […]

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Anti-human trafficking activists encourage community awareness

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyomingites can stop child sexual exploitation by learning about human trafficking prevention measures, said local activists during a morning press conference at the state’s Division of Victim Services. In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is partnering with Governor Gordon’s Human Trafficking Task Force, Uprising, […]

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Laramie County land owners push for annexation regulation bill

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County residents banded together at the state capitol Monday afternoon to advocate for a bill that would recognize the rights of landowners in independent pockets of cities. They testified during the House Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivision meetings as representatives deliberated House Bill 73, legislation that would require municipals to seek […]

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Laramie County land owners push for annexation regulation bill

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County residents banded together Monday afternoon to advocate for a bill that would recognize the rights of landowners in independent pockets of cities. They testified during the House Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivision meetings as representatives deliberated House Bill 73, legislation that would require municipals to seek a majority approval from […]

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New State Superintendent of Public Instruction welcomed at next week’s board of education meeting

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Newly elected Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder will be welcomed to the State Board of Career and Technical Education and Wyoming State Board of Education at its next virtual meeting at 9 a.m. Jan. 19. The board will initially convene as the SBCTE and receive an update from Cheyenne […]

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Gov. Gordon highlights commitment to indigenous peoples, clean energy in message to legislature

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon highlighted the need for Wyoming to support its indigenous peoples and to uphold its commitment to clean energy and state irrigation systems during his message to the Legislature today. Support for Indigenous People The governor stressed the importance of recognizing tribal sovereignty in Wyoming. He announced support for a […]