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In the last few weeks, the WPR politics team has written stories about interim committees, cloud seeding, a drag show fundraiser in Laramie, and much, much more. How well have you been following the latest political developments in the Cowboy State?
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a federal order to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The highly contagious disease has been detected in dairy cattle in the U.S.
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Last summer, Riverton Police Chief Eric Hurtado proposed adding community service officers (CSOs) to the department to help with a high volume of calls and understaffing issues. CSOs don’t make arrests or carry a gun, but they can help with low-risk incidents like parking tickets or minor car accidents. Ideally, that frees up other officers to respond to more serious crimes.The police chief’s proposal turned into a reality at a City Council meeting in Riverton last week.
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Freedom Caucus lawmakers single out annual Laramie Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser for HIV, AIDS testingA drag show bingo event in Laramie has been happening annually for years. It raises money for AIDS and HIV testing in Wyoming, and to support those living with the virus. Recently, however, it’s come under fire from ultraconservative state legislators.
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Wyoming's only two major processing and distribution centers, located in Casper and Cheyenne, are being downsized in an effort to improve delivery efficiency in the region.
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If elected, this would be his fourth time in the Senate.
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State property tax refund applications are now open at the Wyoming Department of Revenue's website. Homeowners may apply for relief of up to half of the median residential property tax amount.
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Rep. Mike Yin talks traveling to Cheyenne, serving his constituents and Wyomingites across the stateRepresentative Mike Yin faces a unique set of challenges when he travels from Jackson to Cheyenne to work on behalf of his Teton County constituents. To do so effectively, he needs to cut through the noise of preconceived notions about the region he represents.
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Governor Mark Gordon rejected the Secretary of State's proposed voter registration rules last week. Gray's proposed rules would have required people registering to vote in Wyoming to prove their residency if their identification didn't already show it.
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Scientists, water officials and other civic leaders believe seeding the clouds can help Wyoming augment its water stores as drought in West US continues.
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Governor Mark Gordon has directed the State Construction Department to draft rules that will allow gun owners to carry concealed weapons in state facilities. That will include state libraries, museums, public schools, health care facilities and offices, among others.
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Eastern Shoshone tribal member and veteran Ivan Posey recently announced that he’s running for House District 33, which includes part of the Wind River Reservation. Posey is currently the tribal education coordinator at Central Wyoming College and previously served on the Eastern Shoshone Business Council. He’ll run against current Representative Sarah Penn (R-Lander) this fall. Wyoming Public Radio’s Hannah Habermann spoke with Posey about why he’s throwing his hat in the ring.