The Cowboy State has expressed interest in doing its part to fight climate change. But it wants to do so under its own terms.
Politics & Policy
Jackson Hole High School Senior Talks Gen Z Politics and Senate Immersion Program
Zoe Crisp was one of two Wyoming students selected to participate in this year’s U.S. Senate Youth Program in March.
National Debate Over How to Teach American History Spills Over into Wyoming State Legislature
The conversation around a failed education bill reflects a larger debate that has escalated since The 1619 Project was published.
The Gills Took the Northern South Park Debate to the State—And They’re Likely to Win
A state bill that seems specifically designed to address a development proposal in Teton County is expected to influence future local planning efforts.
‘We Need More.’ Wyoming Women Far from Equal Political Representation in the Equality State
A new report found that structural barriers, including financial challenges, underlie women’s underrepresentation in elected roles across Wyoming.
Law Enforcement Task Force Submits Proposal to Teton County
A six-person citizen committee spent the winter crafting a proposal for how the county can better address public safety needs.
Wyoming Legislature Begins In-Person Session
WyoFile reporter Nick Reynolds discusses the state’s budget crisis, fossil fuel dependence and potential photo ID requirements at the polls.
Chambers, Rooks Discuss First Impressions of Jackson Town Council
Jackson’s newest elected officials bring unique outlooks to local government—along with very different campaign promises.
As a Regional Utility Co-Op Embraces Renewables, Its Ties to Fossil Fuels Haven’t Burned Out Yet
As the Joe Biden administration takes over, it’s unclear how future environmental policies and trends toward renewables will impact local utility companies that have historically depended on fossil fuels.
