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Board approves out-of-state travel, early graduations and multiple personnel contracts Trustees voted to approve Riverton High School travel to the national speech and debate tournament, granted two early graduations at Frontier Academy, accepted several resignations and approved contract offers for certified staff for 2026-27.

Fremont County School District #25 just made waves by approving travel for Riverton High's speech and debate team to a national tournament and granting early graduations to two students!

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#WY #StudentTravel #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #StaffingApprovals

Willow Creek principal outlines new mission, teaching practices and playground grant Willow Creek Elementary Principal Robin Johnson told the Fremont County School District #25 board about a new school mission, teacher collaboration on curriculum and behavior, a playground grant for younger students, volunteer support and remaining challenges with consistency and tiered instruction.

Willow Creek Elementary is on a mission to transform education and community engagement, with initiatives like a playground expansion and a focus on empowering minds and hearts!

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#WY #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #StudentSuccess

Agriculture committee outlines priorities: non-certified pregnancy testing, electronic ID, orphaned water rights The joint agricultural committee proposed five interim priorities including non-certified cattle pregnancy testing, examining electronic identification and metal-tag options, preventing orphaned water rights, state-land recreation rules, and fence-out laws; co-chairs signaled the work could yield about three bills next session.

The Wyoming Agriculture Committee is shaking things up with bold new priorities, including non-certified pregnancy testing and innovative solutions for orphaned water rights!

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#WY #LivestockIdentification #CitizenPortal #AgriculturalPolicy #WaterRights

Management Council approves interim topics, reallocates state land leases and unclaimed property to different committees At its April 1 meeting, the Management Council approved interim-topic lists and voted to move state land lease issues to the Agriculture Committee and unclaimed property to the Capital Finance & Investments Committee. The council also adopted motions directing committee reviews on catch titles and committee continuation.

The Management Council just made pivotal changes, reallocating state land leases and unclaimed property to new committees—what does this mean for Wyoming's legislative landscape?

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Management Council reauthorizes select committee on gaming, citing need for focused oversight After extended debate, Management Council voted to re‑authorize the Select Committee on Gaming for one year, with supporters saying the select committee achieved legislative success this session and is needed to steward regulation of a large industry.

The Management Council has voted to reauthorize the Select Committee on Gaming for another year, emphasizing the critical need for focused oversight in Wyoming's booming multibillion-dollar gaming industry.

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Management Council forms bipartisan task force to study private health‑insurance affordability Representative Lloyd Larson won approval to form a bipartisan interim task force to study high private insurance premiums and explore policy options; LSO and executive agencies will participate and appointments will be submitted.

Wyoming's Management Council has just approved a bipartisan task force to tackle skyrocketing health insurance premiums that are leaving families with bills as high as $4,300 a month!

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Management Council adopts interim priorities, reauthorizes gaming select committee and creates health‑insurance task force The Management Council adopted interim committee priorities, voted to re‑authorize the select committee on gaming for one year, formed a bipartisan interim task force to study private health‑insurance affordability, and approved several other motions including joining NCOIL and authorizing Energy Council travel to Canada.

The Management Council just made critical decisions that will shape Wyoming's future, including re-authorizing a key gaming committee and launching a task force to tackle skyrocketing health insurance costs.

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#WY #GamingRegulation #CitizenPortal #HealthCareAffordability

Cheyenne council approves $867,050 contract modification for municipal building work amid bidding concerns Council authorized a contract modification with Plan 1 Architects to add the former senior center and municipal court second-floor work into the municipal building renovation project, prompting questions about competitive bidding, optics for local firms, and urgency tied to inflation.

The Cheyenne City Council has approved a controversial $867,050 contract modification for municipal renovations, sparking debates over fairness and competitive bidding.

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#CheyenneLaramieCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #CompetitiveBidding #CheyenneMunicipal #InfrastructureDevelopment

Cheyenne mayor offers 3% market-based wage increase as talks with firefighters begin At a special session the mayor outlined a city proposal including a 3% market-based wage adjustment and targeted rank increases; the union said it would accept the 3% as part of a package contingent on extending a COLA sunset clause and MERP language and both sides agreed to finalize language in two weeks.

Cheyenne's mayor has proposed a 3% wage increase for firefighters as negotiations heat up, but will it be enough to satisfy the union's demands?

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#CheyenneLaramieCounty #WY #CommunityEngagement #CheyenneFirefighters #LaborNegotiations #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety

Cheyenne council repeals stormwater fee in split vote after public warnings about flood risk The City Council voted to repeal the local stormwater user fee on third reading, a move framed as a temporary compromise while the Legislature reviews options; the decision followed a packed public comment period and a split council debate over funding, fairness and flood-safety obligations.

Cheyenne's City Council has made a controversial move by repealing the stormwater user fee, igniting a heated debate over flood safety and local funding.

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#CheyenneLaramieCounty #WY #FloodRisk #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #CheyenneStormwater #CommunityOutreach

Today's "From the Files": 03-21-26:

Snow, Hill, Sky. Hayden Valley. Yellowstone National Park, WY. 2024
#davidgardnerphotography #lightight #landscape #abstract #wyoming #wy #yellowstonenationalpark #snow #sky

Cody staff report rapid storm response; city releases capital-plan notebooks outlining $150M-plus 10-year needs City staff credited crews and volunteers for a rapid windstorm response that restored power to nearly all customers; staff also distributed capital-plan notebooks that outline more than $150 million in needs across funds over the next 10 years.

Cody's city staff and volunteers sprang into action post-windstorm, restoring power to nearly all customers within a day while unveiling a $150 million capital plan for the next decade.

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#CodyParkCounty #WY #CodyUtilities #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse

Council approves $503,500 in GPET awards after heated public comment and failed amendment The Sheridan City Council approved distribution of $503,500 in General Purpose Excise Tax (GPET) funds to 20 nonprofit applicants following public testimony for and against the grants and a failed amendment to increase one award from $10,000 to $15,000.

The Sheridan City Council has just approved a staggering $503,500 in GPET funding for nonprofits, igniting passionate debates on fiscal priorities and community needs.

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#SheridanSheridanCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #CommunitySupport #SheridanNonprofits

#WY is a conservative state in every sense of the word. #Magaconservative. It prides itself on its coal industry. It is overwhelmingly white. Its SC has ruled that its constitutional guarantee that adults can make their own healthcare decisions, a fact that its legislature has repeatedly ignored

Town Council at a glance: key votes on contracts, parking and ordinances (March 16) Council approved a range of motions March 16: consent calendar (with a recusal and separate vote on an encroachment agreement), a pathway safety contract funded by a private donor, two 15-minute parking spaces near Happy Kids Daycare, second reading of an ordinance on mayor and council compensation, SLIB travel authorization for a housing grant application, and appointments to a YDOT safety working group.

The Jackson Town Council made significant strides on March 16, from enhancing pathway safety to approving new parking spaces, all while navigating key ordinances!

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Council opts for partner-based ecological monitoring at Kearns Meadow instead of a six-figure contract Town staff recommended rejecting vendor proposals and instead working with local nonprofits and agency partners (Teton Raptor Center, Friends of Pathways, Teton County Weed & Pest) to monitor ecological impacts at Kearns Meadow; council approved the partner approach and directed staff to return with costed contracts and budget requests.

Jackson's Town Council has chosen a groundbreaking partner-based ecological monitoring strategy for Kearns Meadow, rejecting costly vendor contracts in favor of local nonprofits to ensure sustainable stewardship.

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#JacksonTetonCounty #WY #EnvironmentalSustainability

Jackson workshop frames new budget philosophy and outlines plan tied to a possible 2028 sales-tax measure Town staff proposed a strategic budget philosophy (25%–45% reserve range), limits on FTE growth and a FY27–29 plan that depends on whether a proposed "general penny" sales-tax measure passes; councilors pressed staff on fee policy, capital reserves and timelines for county coordination and outreach.

Jackson's Town Manager reveals a bold budget strategy to prevent a looming deficit, urging a reserve target of 25% to 45% while navigating the potential impact of a crucial sales-tax measure in 2028.

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#JacksonTetonCounty #WY #JacksonBudget #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance

Jackson council keeps parklet program, sets $2,000 annual fee and three-space limit after heated public debate On March 16 the Jackson Town Council voted 3–2 to continue the downtown parklet program for 2026, change payments to an annual per-space fee of $2,000, and keep a three-space maximum per parklet while promising a fuller review in the fall.

The Jackson Town Council has decided to extend the controversial parklet program for 2026, now with a $2,000 annual fee and a three-space maximum, sparking fierce debate among local businesses.

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#JacksonTetonCounty #WY #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #BusinessEquity

Council approves Title 13 amendments raising water and sewer rates, adding master‑meter structure and irrigation ordinance The Town Council voted unanimously March 16 to amend Title 13 of the Jackson Municipal Code: water rates would rise about 25%, sewer charges about 10%, a master‑meter rate structure for some developments was added, and a three‑phase irrigation ordinance with trigger thresholds was adopted, effective June 1, 2026.

Jackson's Town Council just approved significant increases to water and sewer rates, plus a new irrigation ordinance—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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#JacksonTetonCounty #WY #WaterEfficiency #CitizenPortal #SustainableIrrigation #JacksonWaterRates #PublicUtilityManagement

Planning commission backs text amendment to streamline string-lighting rules, sets midnight dimming The Jackson Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a text amendment to LDR section 5.3.1.c.3 to allow more streamlined use of string lighting while keeping aggregate lumen limits; commissioners adjusted the residential exempted period to match the county and set a midnight dimming/cutoff time for residential areas.

The Jackson Planning Commission has approved a new amendment to brighten up commercial areas with string lights while keeping the town’s dark-sky goals intact—what does this mean for residents?

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#JacksonTetonCounty #WY #JacksonStringLights #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning

Abraxas lived wild on the #WY range for nearly 3 decades before the BLM rounded him up. His freedom restored at #skydogsanctuary, he covered lots of ground with his best friend, Condor, until he passed yesterday. The hard part of rescuing senior #wildhorses is we never have enough time with them.

Today's "From the Files" 03-14-26:

Frozen. Yellowstone Lake. Yellowstone National Park, WY. 2024 #davidgardnerphotography #lightight #landscape #yellowstonelake #yellowstonenationalpark #frozen #spring #wyoming #wy #mountains

Nelson Trailhead housing project on hold after lawsuit; annexation noted but zoning remains federal Staff reported that a housing component at Nelson Trailhead is paused after neighbors filed a lawsuit challenging the Forest Service's role; although the town approved annexation for utilities the land remains federal and the town has limited land‑use control.

The Nelson Trailhead housing project has hit a major roadblock due to a lawsuit from neighbors challenging the Forest Service's oversight, casting doubt on its future this building season.

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#JacksonTetonCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #LandUseIssues #JacksonHousing

Lincoln County Treasurer says $3.1 million LATCF award could fund tax‑generating projects County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield told commissioners the county qualifies for a $3.1 million LATCF award and discussed using the funds, Exxon impact tax receipts and administrative fees tied to an EPA grant. He recommended prioritizing projects that expand the tax base.

Lincoln County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield just unveiled a game-changing $3.1 million LATCF award that could transform local projects and boost property tax revenues!

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#LincolnCounty #WY #PropertyTaxRevenue #CitizenPortal #FiscalResponsibility #GrantAdministration

Lincoln County commissioners approve vacating remaining Berton Townsite parcels and sign contract authorizations The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved multiple consent items Oct. 18, including vacating remaining portions of the Berton Townsite pending surveys and recording, authorizing a Magellan Rx Schedule D addendum, and signing a WYDOT cooperative agreement for a federal road project.

Lincoln County commissioners have taken significant steps to vacate the Berton Townsite and streamline county operations with new contracts—what's next for this historic area?

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#LincolnCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #LandUsePlanning #GovernmentTransparency

Lincoln County commissioners approve consent agenda, convey Kemmerer Senior Center and sign multiple agreements The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on May 17, 2022, adopted a broad consent agenda that included transferring ownership of the Kemmerer Senior Center to its board, entering interagency and lease agreements, authorizing recruitment services for a planning director, and approving grant submittals and preliminary county funding for a road project.

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners made significant moves, including transferring ownership of the Kemmerer Senior Center and approving vital interagency agreements and project funding.

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#LincolnCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #CommunityDevelopment

Lincoln County considers $500,000 property-tax refund instead of lowering mill levy At a July 18, 2022 budget hearing the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners discussed keeping the mill levy at 12 and adding a $500,000 county-funded property tax refund program to the FY 2022-23 budget; officials also reviewed Sheriff capital outlay items, a LaBarge transfer-station funding request and a carbon-capture update.

Lincoln County is proposing a $500,000 property tax refund program instead of lowering the mill levy, stirring up community discussions about budget priorities and transparency.

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Lincoln County commissioners approve consent agenda, renew six liquor licenses and authorize $508,225 SMART application At their Nov. 15 meeting, Lincoln County commissioners approved a consent agenda that included renewal of six retail liquor licenses, an amendment to a WYDOT lease, an MOU with the BLM on Greater Sage‑Grouse plan amendments, a Stewart Creek construction agreement, and authorization to finalize a $508,225 SMART grant application.

Lincoln County commissioners have taken significant steps by renewing six liquor licenses and greenlighting a $508,225 SMART grant application at their latest meeting.

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Lincoln County commissioners adopt consent package, authorize new fund and sign WYDOT agreements The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners approved a broad consent agenda Dec. 6–7 that included resolutions to enlarge a water district, appointment of a special prosecutor, creation of an Impact Mitigations fund, cancellation of old taxes, a Homeland Security grant award and WYDOT agreements for dust suppression and pavement markings.

Lincoln County commissioners took significant steps to enhance local governance by approving new resolutions, appointing a special prosecutor, and establishing a transparent Impact Mitigations fund.

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