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Wyoming lawmakers are facing more threats amid rising political polarization across the nation. The growing trend threatens democratic values and public trust in government.

Members of the Northern Arapaho Business Council, Northern Arapaho Tribal Committee and Northern Arapaho Economic Development Commission took their oaths of office at a ceremony in Arapahoe last Friday.

The Northern Arapaho Tribe is holding its general election on Nov. 21. Twelve people are competing for all six seats on the Northern Arapaho Business Council.

The BLM released their latest federal draft plan for managing sage grouse across the West, and Wyoming officials are displeased. The timing of the lengthy process will likely push the release of the final plan after Trump’s inauguration. Wyoming’s Gordon hopes that’ll be favorable to Wyoming’s management goals – like more state oversight and less restrictions on oil and gas development.

Three new members joined the Eastern Shoshone Business Council after the tribe’s general election in October. Stanford Ware, Clinton Glick and Latonna Snyder took their oaths of office during a swearing-in ceremony in Fort Washakie at the end of the month.

Harriet Hageman has won a second term as Wyoming’s congresswoman in the House of Representatives, according to the Associated Press. Over in the U.S. Senate, John Barrasso will keep his seat for a fourth term.

In Mountain West swing states, such as Nevada and Arizona, Republicans are voting early at higher numbers than in past years.

The Northern Arapaho Tribe released official results for the primary election for the Northern Arapaho Business Council. The top 12 candidates will advance to the general election on Nov. 21 and compete for six open seats.

The Eastern Shoshone Tribe is holding its general election on Oct. 22. Six people are competing for three seats on the Eastern Shoshone Business Council and a dozen people are competing for six seats on the tribe’s Entertainment Committee.

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is getting closer to a majority in the state House of Representatives after the primary. Minority Leader Mike Yin worries this could hurt the state.