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A new study from Headwaters Economics shows that housing on public lands would have only a minimal impact on the West’s housing crisis, with most potential development being focused in a small number of states. Economist Megan Lawson also says that wildfire danger would be a huge risk to these potential homes.
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The goal is to build permanent, supportive housing for the vulnerable population.
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The town and county’s housing programs dodged legal challenges for now, though some critics suggest future legal threats could be looming.
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The layoffs come as Wyoming struggles with an affordable housing crisis.
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It’s the second time in recent months electeds have said they need more time.
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The only housing advocacy group in the Jackson area, less than a decade old, hopes the creation of a new statewide organization will lead to more political influence in Cheyenne.
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Sen. Mike Gierau (D-Jackson) said the future of the group's four proposed housing-related bills – and the group as a whole – are unclear.
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In pricey Western towns, some employers are getting homes trucked in from factories to house workersIn Jackson, a state agency has found a way to stretch limited dollars by bringing in modular homes. This sped up the construction time by months and was a game changer for one family.
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Voters 50 and older represent the strongest voting bloc and a new AARP poll shows they overwhelmingly say they are “extremely motivated” to cast their ballot. So, they will be a significant determining factor in the upcoming election.
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In places with some of the harshest winter conditions in the lower 48, people are insulating their houses with straw. The alternative material is a way to lower carbon footprints and is surprisingly resilient.