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6 days ago · With education savings account applications opening Jan. 1, state seeks input on rules. Wyoming’s ESA — a controversial measure that emerged from the 2024 Legislature — will provide $6K annually to income-qualified families with privately educated and homeschooled students. by Katie Klingsporn November 5, 2024.
Election 2024 live: In Wyoming’s most expensive real estate market ...
Nov 5, 2024 · Today Wyomingites join the nation in selecting the next president and congressional, legislative and local leaders. Refresh this page throughout the day to get WyoFile's live election updates. Stay tuned for live results around 8 p.m., roughly an hour after polls close. JACKSON–Harris and Walz ...
Lawmakers to review aging water infrastructure, dam demolition …
19 hours ago · The state’s recent order to demolish the beleaguered 115-year-old LaPrele dam has drawn renewed attention to Wyoming’s aging water infrastructure. A legislative panel will discuss funding for improvements, as well as public involvement in demolition orders. The Select Water Committee meets Wednesday and Thursday in Casper to discuss ...
Wyoming's 2024 Candidates | WyoFile 2024 Election Guide
6 days ago · Welcome to WyoFile's guide to the 2024 election. This guide aims to help voters inform themselves before heading to the polls. Every federal and state legislative candidate was sent a questionnaire crafted by WyoFile reporters and editors about the key issues facing Wyoming. The candidates' responses, or lack thereof, …
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Nov 6, 2024 · Lawsuit seeks to overturn Wyoming’s ‘sore loser law,’ let primary rejects run again. A former lawmaker and an unsuccessful legislative candidate are challenging the state’s prohibition on failed primary candidates from appearing on the general election ballot as an independent. by Maggie Mullen August 28, 2024.
Lawmakers approve bill to allow Wyoming law enforcement to …
1 day ago · It may soon be easier for Wyoming property owners to obtain local law enforcement’s help removing squatters. The Legislature’s Joint Judiciary Committee voted 10-4 on Thursday to sponsor a bill creating a process for property owners to request law-enforcement assistance in removing unauthorized occupants from a residential property.
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1 day ago · From housing to enrichment, Wyoming is missing the mark. The Town of Jackson partnered with developers to build Flat Creek Apartments, a $27 million affordable rental project that will create 48 units. The complex is part of a community effort to address the affordable housing crunch in Teton County.
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6 days ago · Top Wyoming officials OK Kelly Parcel sale to Grand Teton in 3-2 vote. by Mike Koshmrl November 7, 2024. Holding an election in remote Wyoming requires extraordinary measures. Just look at Bairoil. by Mike Koshmrl November 7, 2024.
Voters approve property-tax amendment to Wyoming Constitution
Nov 6, 2024 · Wyoming voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to segregate residential real estate from other forms of property for taxation purposes. Set into motion by lawmakers in 2023, about 54% of voters supported a measure to recategorize property-tax classes, according to unofficial results from the Wyoming Secretary of State’s office ...
Wyoming Fire Report - WyoFile
Oct 4, 2024 · Wyoming’s ‘massive’ 2024 wildfire season second only to infamous ‘88. Share this: Fire officials and foresters say that in many respects it was an unprecedented wildfire season in the Equality State, especially for private land and eastern forests. November 4, 2024.