The vote all but guarantees that a critical migration path known for its jaw-dropping scenery will stay undeveloped.
Politics & Policy
Democrat-turned-Republican challenges Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman for U.S. House seat
Steve Helling has filed to run again this year for the U.S. House to provide voters with another choice on the ballot besides Hageman. He ran for the same seat in 2022 but as a Democrat.
Top donors to Wyoming’s Republican PACs gave thousands in 2023
As election season heats up in Wyoming, the far-right House Freedom Caucus and traditionally-conservative Wyoming Caucus are using political action committees to raise funds. In 2023, major donors to both groups’ PACs spent thousands of dollars.
Jackson town councilors halt commercial development
The moratorium approved at this week’s town council meeting presses pause on a hotel development that if built — would be the biggest building in Jackson’s history.
DACA recipients soon to have access to health coverage
More than a decade after the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program began, this month the Biden administration has expanded health coverage to members of that group.
Lawmakers mull reintroducing ‘deepfakes’ bill
They considered a bill in Jackson that could make it illegal to produce and distribute digitally altered media, known as deepfakes.
Game and Fish share proposed updates to annual wolf hunting regulations
The proposed regulations set parameters for hunting the species in the state amid heightened attention.
Teton County lawmakers run for reelection unopposed — so far
They say they’re in part tossing their hats back in the ring to stand up against the growing far-right faction in the Wyoming Legislature.
Honeymoon in Jackson ends with slashed car tires
The Texas couple says they suspect it happened because of their “I stand with Israel” sticker. While police are still investigating, Jacksonites who support Israel and Palestine say they have also experienced increased harassment.
