Wyo Dems' ranks rise
Energized by the presidential races, more people are registering to vote in Wyoming, and so far Democrats are winning the battle for new recruits.
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Archive of Wyoming on Tuesday May 06, 2008
Wyo Dems' ranks rise
Energized by the presidential races, more people are registering to vote in Wyoming, and so far Democrats are winning the battle for new recruits. Read More
Exxon Mobil plans Wyo CO2 plant
Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to spend more than $100 million to build a plant in Wyoming to continue developing and testing technology that could make capturing and storing carbon dioxide more affordable and open up vast new sources of natural gas. Read More
State board has two options on charter school
The Wyoming Board of Education will decide May 12 whether to uphold the Cheyenne school board's rejection of a charter school application or to send the case back for another hearing. Read More
Industry treats more water
More groundwater extracted by coal-bed methane operators in the Powder River Basin is being cleaned so it can be discharged into river drainages, and the trend should continue as operators move into areas of the basin where water quality worsens. Read More
Day care demand exceeds supply
Southeast Wyoming faces a shortage of child care that some say is hurting the area's ability to attract workers. Read More
Strong snowpack means ample runoff
The moisture accumulation in Wyoming's high country was above average for all but one of the state's river basins on Monday, a sign that Wyoming is in good shape to return to normal runoff levels this spring, water officials said. Read More
Food prices on a roll
Americans may be getting another helping of food inflation, thanks to higher prices for chicken and pork. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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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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