This year’s primary saw unprecedented spending by out-of-state political action committees, as well as “inaccurate” mailers targeting several moderate Republican candidates.
Politics & Policy
Updates from Wyoming’s Budget Session: Week One
A bill that would have allowed a county optional real estate transfer tax failed, but a property tax refund program remains alive. Here’s the latest from Cheyenne.
As Inflation Rises, Federal Grazing Fees Remain Stagnant
The fees for ranching on public lands have stayed at around the same level since the 1980s, according to a new High Country News report.
A Different Kind of Nuclear Reactor Could Bring Power and Jobs to Utah’s Emery County
A research facility wants to bring back revenue to an area that’s declining in population by experimenting with a number of new technologies.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, Jan. 28
Miss the headlines this week? Catch up on a new mixed-use downtown development, recent search and rescue efforts and local mental health needs.
Rising Property Taxes Risk Pushing Out Longtime Locals
One proposed solution that would put tax revenue back into citizens’ pockets will be debated during the upcoming state legislative session.
Wyoming Submits Petition to Remove Federal Protections of Yellowstone Grizzlies
The request asks for the removal of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem from the Endangered Species List.
‘Real Estate is Our Coal:’ Teton County Officials Lobby for Real Estate Transfer Tax
A joint committee in the Wyoming State Legislature voted to sponsor a county opt-in to a 1% tax on property sales–if a majority of local residents vote for it.
Grand Teton Law Enforcement Rangers Embrace ‘Wave of the Future’ With Body Cameras
A previously-decommissioned body camera program was reinstated this fall, and GTNP rangers say they’re pleased with it so far.
