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Governor of top coal-mining state sets carbon-negative goal

CHEYENNE, WYO. | By MEAD GRUVER (AP) — The governor of Wyoming, the top coal-mining state in the nation, is setting a goal of capturing more carbon dioxide than the state emits. Gov. Mark Gordon outlined the pl... Read More...

Legislation introduced to ban mask mandates in Idaho

BOISE, IDAHO | By KEITH RIDLER (AP) — Legislation to prohibit mask mandates by government entities in Idaho has been introduced. The House State Affairs Committee on Tuesday cleared the way for a potential h... Read More...

Ruling stops need for small film permits at national parks

JACKSON, WYO. (AP) — The National Park Service has changed its nationwide permit requirements so that commercial filmmakers no longer have to pay fees or seek clearance as long as shoots are not in the wilderne... Read More...

Governor Gordon celebrates state’s resilience, lays out vision to address Wyoming’s future

CHEYENNE, WYO. – Governor Mark Gordon emphasized his commitment to Wyoming’s energy economy and its fiscal health in his 2021 State of the State address. He asked the Legislature to think carefully about the ba... Read More...

Idaho House OKs legislation to defund abortion providers

BOISE, IDAHO | By KEITH RIDLER (AP) — The House has passed a bill that would halt all public funding to any entities that advise women about their abortion options. Lawmakers on Tuesday voted 55-14 to send ... Read More...

Report: COVID stimulus could soften Wyoming budget shortfall

CHEYENNE, WYO. | ERIC GALATAS, (Public News Service) - Wyoming and other states facing steep budget shortfalls could bounce back as early as next year if the federal government invests big in COVID recovery, ... Read More...

Evanston area veterans invited to sign up for their COVID-19 vaccination

EVANSTON, WYO. - Veterans of any age who are enrolled in VA health care at the Evanston VA Clinic are invited to contact the VA scheduling team to share their interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. ... Read More...

Wyoming coal mines eyed for disposal of old windmill parts

GILLETTE, WYO. | By GREG JOHNSON (AP) — The growth of wind energy presents a problem — what to do with wind turbines after they need to be replaced. Photos of used wind turbine blades at the Casper landfill ... Read More...

Judge: Utah schools don’t need to offer girls’ football

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH | By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and SOPHIA EPPOLITO (AP) — A Utah girl whose football skills won her fame online has lost her court bid to have school districts create football teams for girls. ... Read More...

Wyoming lifts virus safety restrictions on salons, barbers

CHEYENNE, WYO. (AP) — The governor of Wyoming announced plans last week to lift all coronavirus restrictions on personal care businesses for the first time since the public health orders were introduced early l... Read More...