Wyoming's economy expands, but modestly
CASPER, Wyo. -- Wyoming's economy is continuing to grow, even if that growth has slowed since 2006, presenters said Tuesday at an economic conference in Casper.
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Archive of Wyoming on Wednesday May 07, 2008
Wyoming's economy expands, but modestly
CASPER, Wyo. -- Wyoming's economy is continuing to grow, even if that growth has slowed since 2006, presenters said Tuesday at an economic conference in Casper. Read More
Wyo wants part in wolf suit
For years, Wyoming and the federal government battled against each other in court over wolf management. Now, they're fighting on the same side. The Cowboy State has joined Idaho and Montana in asking to intervene in federal court against a lawsuit seeking to return wolves in the Northern Rockies to the endangered species list. Read More
Campaign filing deadline nears
Wyoming's campaign filing deadline is looming for candidates interested in state, county or city offices. Read More
State board to vote on charter school
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- The Wyoming Board of Education is reviewing the Cheyenne school board's rejection of a proposed charter school and expects to decide Monday whether to uphold the rejection or require another hearing. Read More
Voter registration up in Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- More people have been registering to vote in Wyoming, and many of those new voters are Democrats. Read More
Mont. releases swans raised in Wyo
OVANDO, Mont. -- Ten trumpeter swans were released this week near Ovando in a continuing effort to re-establish a migrating population in the Blackfoot River Valley. Read More
Public to comment on prairie dogs
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has begun accepting public comment on whether the white-tailed prairie dog, a squirrel-like rodent found in four states, should be protected under the Endangered Species Act. Read More
Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
When an elderly person with dementia is lost, seven states can trigger a Silver Alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states. 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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