UW spent $42,000 in lawsuit over Nichols records
University hired private attorneys in attempt to block the release of records outlining the board of trustees’ investigation into Nichols.
Open government
Legislators, execs reveal financial interests, state contracts
New law requires, for the first time, that lawmakers list contracts they have with state agencies.
After Nichols records release, criticism greets UW’s handling
Ex-trustees question the UW Board of Trustees’ decision not to give former president Laurie Nichols a chance to respond to allegations. The board chairman calls on Wyoming to move on.
The UW Nichols breakup, as told by the records
Documents released by court order detail allegations of verbal abuse, two secret investigations and the former president’s rapid fall from favor with the trustees.
Governor’s office previewed controversial PSC letter
In Oct., WyoFile reported the Public Services Commission sent copied language from coal industry lobbyists to federal utility regulators. New documents reveal the governor’s office’s involvement
