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Lawmakers are weighing the prospect of a special session. In a joint op-ed written on Wednesday, legislative leaders said a special session would likely run between eight and ten days. And it would cost the state $35,000 per day.
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On Monday, March 25, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for a case titled Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, which revolves around questions of funding for tribally-run health care from the federal Indian Health Service (IHS). The case consolidates arguments from two previous lower circuit cases, titled Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Becerra v. Northern Arapaho Tribe.
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How can small businesses across the state expand their reach? Contracting to the government might not be the first answer that comes to mind for most entrepreneurs, but an upcoming summit in Riverton is hoping to change that.
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After a disappointing loss in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals against Boise State, the Cowgirls were invited back to the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT).
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Hospitals throughout Wyoming will receive 143 ultrasound imaging devices. Plus the University of Wyoming (UW) will provide training opportunities so physicians can use the devices to the best of their ability.
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After initially shutting down thoughts of a special session Monday morning, Wyoming legislature leaders are now seriously considering it.
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Emigrants moving West in the mid 19th century found entrepreneurs manning ferry crossings along their route. Charges for transporting a wagon varied widely, depending on demand.
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Earlier this winter, Shoshone elders and younger tribal members gathered at a remote ranch in the Gros Ventre mountains of Western Wyoming. They were there to hunt for elk and learn about the cultural significance of the animal. Throughout the gathering, participants practiced the Shoshone language.
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People living in and around the Tetons have shared in recent years that they don’t feel like their voices are being heard at Wyoming’s capitol. As the northwestern region becomes increasingly unaffordable for many, it’s grappling with issues unique to Jackson — far from where statewide decisions that affect local residents are being made. People living in and around the Tetons have shared in recent years that they don’t feel like their voices are being heard at Wyoming’s capitol. As the northwestern region becomes increasingly unaffordable for many, it’s grappling with issues unique to Jackson — far from where statewide decisions that affect local residents are being made.
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On Saturday, March 23, Gov. Mark Gordon signed the budget presented to him by the Wyoming Legislative 67th budget session.But, his final signature came with many line-item vetoes. Almost immediately, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus called for a special session to respond to those vetoes.
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There’s a proposal for a trona mine between Green River and Granger in southwest Wyoming, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment.
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Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill this week that would have placed regulations on clinics that provide procedural abortions. It would've meant the temporary closure of the only clinic providing that care in Wyoming, according to staff.
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A California judge found that attorney John Eastman committed "exceptionally serious ethical violations" in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and recommended disbarment.
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A federal appeals panel says mailed ballots arriving on time but in envelopes without dates handwritten by Pennsylvania voters shouldn't be counted. This case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.
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As Al Gore's running mate in 2000, Lieberman became the first Jewish candidate on a presidential ticket of one of the two major parties. He later became an independent and was a leader of No Labels.
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State Sen. Eva Burch hopes her experiences will convince her colleagues to leave abortion access up to doctors — and Arizona voters — this fall.
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One of the founders of behavioral economics, who incorporated human quirks into the study of how people make economic decisions, has died. Daniel Kahneman was 90.
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NBC's hiring and firing of former GOP chief Ronna McDaniel may inspire more distrust from conservatives. Yet journalists said her role in trying to overturn the 2020 election made her unacceptable.
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The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it's at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.
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Pew Research Center found that poverty rates range greatly among Asian American groups. While 6% of Indian Americans live in poverty, the rate is 19% for Burmese Americans.
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What do New Jazz Underground, Black Sabbath and Remi Wolf have in common? According to NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich, they put out the best tracks of the week.
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The bridge was built mere yards from where Francis Scott Key watched the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the song that would become the U.S. national anthem.