We’ve been here before: Wyoming nuclear project echoes of past
Though elected officials tout its economic promises, nuclear opponents say the Natrium project is no different from previous failed public investments.
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Byline: WyoFile — Podcast examines Wyoming’s nuclear option
Host Claire Schnatterbeck talks with reporter Joel Funk about his investigation into the Natrium nuclear project proposed for Wyoming.
Judge deems Wyo’s polling-place buffer zones unconstitutional
The ban on electioneering within 100 yards of the polls unduly limits First Amendment rights, a judge ruled.
Grand Teton civilian mountain goat gunning a go — again
The national park will again allow ‘qualified volunteers’ to shoot exotic mountain goats that threaten a small, native herd of bighorn sheep.
Wyo looks to store, divert more water as Lake Powell dries up
Five water storage projects underway in Wyoming would capture or use 115,000 acre-feet from an already strained basin. Wyoming is bent on accomplishing its goals.
Ed committee prefers ‘incremental’ steps to K-12 funding crisis
Lawmakers continue to rely on the ‘rainy day’ account to avoid major school funding cuts or tax increases.
The Drake’s Take
Fear and loathing in Wyoming’s politics, classrooms
Opinion
By 8 CommentsOfficials use critical race theory to divert attention from governing failures, school funding crisis, Drake opines.
Madden’s Measure
The winners, losers and fireworks of the ed budget failure
Analysis
By 1 CommentWyoming lawmakers saved the pyrotechnics for the very last day of the 2021 legislative session, when House and Senate negotiators failed to compromise on the education funding bill.
Dodson’s Doctrine
Sen. Lummis, sell your bitcoin
Opinion
By 4 CommentsWyoming needs to shed any conflict of interest perception in order to capitalize on crypto technology, Dodson opines.
Op-eds
Post-pandemic play provides reminder of the power of theater
Opinion
By 1 CommentAttending a short play in Lander opened up surprising channels of emotion, Geoffrey O’Gara writes in this essay.
The surprising liberalism of Wyoming’s Constitution
Opinion
By 17 CommentsAn examination of Wyoming’s Constitution — and those of Idaho, Montana and the Dakota also written in 1889 — reveals unexpectedly progressive political philosophy, Western writes.
Photo Friday
Branding brio
On the Hell & Back Ranch near Douglas, women dominate branding day and fashion flair is encouraged.
Arts & Culture
Post-pandemic play provides reminder of the power of theater
Opinion
By 1 CommentAttending a short play in Lander opened up surprising channels of emotion, Geoffrey O’Gara writes in this essay.
In Case You Missed It
Bill to mandate ‘equality’ curriculum, thwart critical race theory, fails
Education Committee chairman says Wyoming should clarify its own instructional standards regarding “equality and equal rights.”
Barrasso leads deadlock over Biden’s BLM pick
'How can we confirm someone who's admitted to conspiring with terrorists?’ Barrasso asks during Thursday hearing.
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The surprising liberalism of Wyoming’s Constitution
Opinion
By 17 CommentsAn examination of Wyoming’s Constitution — and those of Idaho, Montana and the Dakota also written in 1889 — reveals unexpectedly progressive political philosophy, Western writes.