WY: Consumer
Survey: Wyomingites support increased EMS funding
Some emergency medical services, or EMS, are consolidating or closing across Wyoming, while the need for services is increasing. In 2021, Wyoming EMS …
BLM's Rock Springs management plan has some wins for conservation
The Bureau of Land Management proposed a new plan for public lands in southwest Wyoming, that makes some headway for conservation. The BLM's new …
More than 1 in 4 WY workers would benefit from higher minimum wage
More than 80,000 Wyoming workers would benefit from an increased minimum wage, according to a new report. Wyoming is one of 16 states where …
WY candidates address older voters in online videos
Data show older voters are an influential demographic in Wyoming elections and a new series of videos asks candidates questions specific to the group…
Changes in WY coal production may call for changes in tax structure
A new policy could affect the future of coal mining in the Powder River Basin and in turn, Wyoming's tax structure. The Powder River Basin produced …
DACA recipients soon to have access to health coverage
The Biden administration has finalized a rule that will expand health care coverage to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, who will …
Beneficiarios de DACA pronto tendrán acceso a cobertura médica
La administración Biden finalizó una norma que ampliará la cobertura de atención médica a los beneficiarios de la Acción…
WY governor to talk property tax shifts at 'TeleTown Hall'
Gov. Mark Gordon will address Wyomingites this week to detail new avenues for property tax relief. Following the pandemic, property values in …
$2 million investment in historic theater winning over skeptics
On May 21, the town of Sinclair is hosting a free screening of the Wyoming PBS documentary "100 Years on the Lincoln Highway" at the newly restored …
Suicide rate prompts WY lawmakers to invest in mental-health services
Wyoming's suicide rate ranks first in the nation, according to the most recent data, and state lawmakers are taking steps to improve access to mental …
Pacificorp throws a lifeline to Wyoming coal and natural gas industry
PacifiCorp's updated energy roadmap throws a lifeline to Wyoming's coal industry but critics said the new Integrated Resource Plan is a major setback …
2024 Dirty Dozen lists produce packed with chemical pesticides
Nonorganic fruits and vegetables are loaded with chemical pesticides, including fungicides which can harm male reproductive systems, according to the …