Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Jan. 20. In Jackson, about a dozen of the president’s supporters gathered to celebrate the inauguration on the Town Square.
Elections
Idaho GOP caucus in Teton Valley draws low turnout
The Republican caucus was held during the recent winter storm, and voters battled poor weather to cast their ballots.
Wyoming lawmakers seek new voter residency requirement in upcoming session
A bill filed by Wyoming lawmakers could make it so voters have to live in the state for at least 30 days before registering.
Older Wyomingites could decide 2024 elections
Priorities for people over 50 include being able to afford adequate health insurance, protecting residents from scams and fraud, and increasing access to affordable housing.
Biden officials head to Jackson Hole to tout spending in rural America
The Western Governors’ Association will meet in Teton Village next week and discuss clean energy and innovations in agriculture.
Teton Valley elections approach with new Idaho voting rules in place
A new law took effect this summer requiring Idahoans to prove both identity and residency when registering to vote.
Wyoming gets C-minus grade on voter map redistricting
The report found evidence of gerrymandering, the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries in order to create unfair advantages for a political party.
Effort to open Idaho primaries to more voters gains momentum
Teton Valley residents are working to get a measure on the 2024 ballot to change leadership in the red state.
ID voter registration law could hurt ballot measures’ chances
Now voters have to show proof of residency during registration, which critics say makes voting less accessible.
