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Archive of Wyoming on Monday May 05, 2008
Gov's plan raises eyebrows
Political observers say Gov. Dave Freudenthal will walk a fine line when he gives his first speech in support of Barack Obama -- one between keeping up his conservative reputation and dipping a toe in left-leaning national Democratic politics. Read More
Governor raps lawmakers for reluctance to feed wildlife trust fund
At a tour of a lakeshore here benefiting from Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust Fund money, Gov. Dave Freudenthal called lawmakers on what he said is their reluctance to feed more dollars into the account. Read More
Gov blasts BLM plan
Gov. Dave Freudenthal on Friday said the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's latest draft of a plan for managing oil and gas drilling in the Pinedale area was unacceptable. Read More
Gov will campaign for Obama
Although Barack Obama's campaign has stumbled in recent weeks, Gov. Dave Freudenthal continues to support the Illinois senator in his quest for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Read More
Official -- ID wolf hunt will be conservative
POCATELLO, Idaho -- An Idaho Department of Fish and Game official says a plan to manage wolf populations through hunting will be conservative and adaptive. Read More
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More |
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