Jillian Balow, Governor Matt Mead’s policy advisor for human services, has been named as the new Department of Family Services Administrator for Early Child Development, according to a release from the department. The release states the position sets direction and…
State and Region
Sage grouse workshops offered
On June 2, 2011, Governor Mead signed Sage Grouse Executive Order (SGEO) 2011-5 replacing the previous Sage Grouse Executive Order 2010-4 initiated by Governor Freudenthal. The state of Wyoming is holding three workshops to discuss updated information and answer questions…
Campaign Guide available online
Max Maxfield, Secretary of State, has released the 2012 Wyoming Campaign Guide. The online guide is updated each election year as a resource for candidates, their supporters, and others involved in political campaigns. It is also widely used by political…
Governor to mark “Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day” 2012
Governor Matt Mead will sign a proclamation declaring March 30, 2012, the second annual Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day. This proclamation encourages people to thank all Wyoming veterans, especially those Korean War and Vietnam War veterans who were not properly…
State of Wyoming to join lawsuit over forest plan
Governor Matt Mead recently announced Wyoming has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit, in order to defend an amendment to the Black Hills Forest Plan. The amendment was developed by the Black Hills National Forest, Wyoming and South…
Emergency insect management grant applications now available
The Wyoming Emergency Insect Management Committee recently released the 2012 Emergency Insect Management Program grant package and is now accepting applications. Any state or political subdivision may apply for assistance from the committee through the program for outbreaks of grasshoppers,…
Wyoming lands federal grant to train health care workers
Wyoming workers seeking careers in health care received a tremendous boost as the result of a federal grant awarded to the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) worth nearly $5 million. The grant, which was awarded through a competitive process, was…
Wyoming Department of Health: Wyoming’s rates of smokeless tobacco use remain troubling
Through With Chew Week is February 19-25; Great American Spit Out is February 23 A Wyoming Department of Health official is calling the continuing high rates of smokeless tobacco use among state high school students a significant and troubling concern.…
Drivers can make next of kin information available through WYDOT
Wyoming drivers now have the option of making next of kin information available to emergency response personnel and law enforcement officers by supplying the information to WYDOT Driver Services when getting or renewing their driver license. The option is available…
Non-profit support sought for Summer Food Service Program
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) announced this week that it is seeking private non-profit organizations to participate in a turnkey Summer Food Service Program for this coming summer (2012). Just as learning does not end when school lets out,…