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WEB2 days ago · Mailers, canvassing and Facebook — Wyoming politicos share what won primary elections. Some say Wyoming’s 2024 primary election ushered in a new era of ugly campaigning, while others contend the results — and the voters — delivered a different message. by Maggie Mullen September 9, 2024.
Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire. Fire officials estimate the size of the blaze at more than 10,000 acres, more than triple the size it was on Wednesday morning.
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WEBTwo more allege Boys’ School abuse, including bean-bag shooting. by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 4 hours ago. Share this: Facebook X WhatsApp Messenger Email. Solitary confinement drove one boy to bolt then staffers allegedly “ran over him” with a side-by-side.
How does Wyoming’s tax structure compare to other states?
WEBMay 16, 2017 · Wyoming’s sales tax is the 44th lowest in the nation, and its tax on beer is the 50th, unchanged since 1935 when it was set at $0.02 a gallon. Its property tax for homeowners is 46th lowest. Wyoming is one of seven states with no individual income tax, and one of only two with no corporate income tax, South Dakota being the other one.
Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat
WEBAug 21, 2024 · PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years. Laura Taliaferro Pearson, a sheep rancher and school bus driver who lives north …
Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90. The blaze is just one of multiple wildfires burning in the state, taxing fire resources and ...
What the rise of Wyoming’s Freedom Caucus means for liberty
WEBNov 29, 2022 · Formed by Republicans in September 2020 after that year’s primaries, the Freedom Caucus is modeled after the far-right contingent with the same name in the U.S. House. Led by Reps. Tim Hallinan (R-Gillette) and Dan Laursen (R-Powell), its membership was not disclosed, but likely had between 12 and 16 legislators.
Wyoming's 2024 Candidates | WyoFile 2024 Election Guide
WEBAug 25, 2024 · Welcome to WyoFile’s guide to the 2024 election. This guide aims to help voters inform themselves before heading to the polls. Every federal and state legislative candidate was sent a questionnaire crafted by WyoFile reporters and editors about the key issues facing Wyoming. The candidates’ responses, or lack thereof, are included in their original, unedited form in the guide.
Analysis: Four Wyoming takeaways from new census numbers
WEBApr 28, 2021 · Wyoming experienced a natural population increase of about 25,000 people during the decade, with the 72,000 births far outweighing the 47,000 deaths, according to state numbers. Approximately 11,800 more residents left Wyoming than moved into the state between 2010 and 2020, however — due largely to recent downturns in …
Lawmakers propose funding Wyoming employee retirement
WEBJan 28, 2014 · By Gregory Nickerson. — January 28, 2014. Last week lawmakers on Wyoming’s Joint Appropriations Committee approved a proposal to partially pay for employee contributions to the state’s main retirement fund. The proposal will be debated by the full legislature in the session that begins February 10 th. Since 2010, the Joint Appropriations ...