Columns/Blogs

Education experts eye teacher wages, regional adjustments

Analysis

November 24, 2020 by Michael Madden 1 Comment

As interim recalibration committee considers findings from consultants, economist Michael Madden spells out what they’re thinking and how critical the process is to Wyoming.

Clean water in Wyoming is too precious to pollute

Opinion

November 20, 2020 by Maria Katherman 6 Comments

Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission decision to permit Aethon Energy to pump millions of gallons of pollutants into an underground aquifer near Shoshoni is wrongheaded, guest columnist Maria Katherman writes.

‘The People’s House’? Not the way the Legislature is acting

Opinion

November 3, 2020 by Kathy Jenkins 3 Comments

Legislative committee’s recent handling of net-metering measure woefully lacks transparency, writes guest columnist Kathy Jenkins.

Making pandemic ‘personal responsibility’ optional a grave mistake

Opinion

November 3, 2020 by Kerry Drake 31 Comments

Governor should take control of massive COVID-19 surge by issuing statewide mask mandate now, writes Drake.

Why the Electoral College does a disservice to Wyoming

Opinion

October 30, 2020 by Mark Jenkins 24 Comments

If states get rid of winner-take-all rule, writes Jenkins, elections will be more representative and states like Wyoming will receive more attention.