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More than 3,900 residents voted in Tuesday’s special election to keep local sales tax at six cents to fund specific government projects. A third of Wyoming counties have this tax.

More than a third of Wyoming counties have a sixth penny tax, which must be approved by voters and supports specific projects outlined on the ballot.

The turmoil stems from a contentious vote last month that’s caused controversy and confusion. It’s led to a protest and a meeting with Fremont County leaders.

At a special General Council meeting earlier this month, a quorum of tribal members voted to replace the entire six-person Eastern Shoshone Business Council. Some say that meeting and vote were legitimate, but others disagree.

Lucas Fralik is focused on bringing new talent to the party and winning back former Democrats.

The Center for Media and Democracy obtained private emails between Gray and a conservative policy group that show he was sent line by line edits on a bill to ban foreign funding of ballot measures. A political science professor said the exchange was “certainly noteworthy.”

The requirement had been a key plank in Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s policy agenda heading into the last legislative session. It also had the support of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, of which Gray is a founding member.

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.