The Wyoming “Blue Books,” a comprehensive guide to the state’s history from pre-territorial days to 2007, is offered to the public from the offices of the Wyoming State Archives. These comprehensive guides to Wyoming history and government are essential reference…
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Addressing OIF/OEF veterans’ needs
American service members have sacrificed a great deal in the battles in Afghanistan and Iraq, and many of those who have returned are still battling. Only now they are not fighting the enemy around them. They are, at times, fighting…
Wyo. Secretary of State receives settlement payment from auction rate securities case
Wyoming Secretary of State Max Maxfield recently signed a final Consent Order that required brokerage firm Raymond James to pay a $21,489 fine to the State of Wyoming. This fine represents Wyoming’s pro-rata share of a $1,750,000 settlement negotiated by…
Governor outlines plan to improve early learning without federal grant
Governor Matt Mead has announced that Wyoming will move forward on efforts to boost early childhood learning without applying for a federal grant. Governor Mead had looked into the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grant, but decided not to…
Medicare Open Enrollment Period through Dec. 7
Affordable Care Act gives seniors with Medicare cheaper prescription drugs, free preventive services, and lower costs With more benefits, better choices and lower costs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging people with Medicare and their families…
WYDOT awards nearly $2.9M in contracts
Four contracts totaling nearly $2.9 million were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during a teleconference meeting Thursday, Sept. 29 for work needed primarily as a result of landslides and flooding this summer. Oftedal Construction of Miles City, Mont. won…
Enzi accepting applications to fill spring 2012 page position
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi is encouraging Wyoming juniors in high school to apply to be a Senate Page for the spring session in Washington, DC. The deadline for spring applications is November 30. “The page program allows students to have…
Help fight the flu with vaccinations
WY Dept. of Health: “Don’t wait” Because annual flu vaccinations are a key tool to prevent the spread of influenza, a Wyoming Department of Health official is reminding Wyoming residents of the vaccine’s importance. Dr. Tracy Murphy, state epidemiologist with…
Maxfield Seeks Court Ruling on Constitutionality of Term Limits
Secretary of State Max Maxfield on Thursday filed suit in state district court to seek a court ruling on term limits for the state’s executive branch. As Secretary of State, Maxfield is the state’s chief election officer. Maxfield filed the…
Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp escapee in custody
Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) inmate Derrick Lee Brock has been apprehended. Brock was placed on escape status on Friday, Sept. 23 after it was determined he was missing while on a work detail at the State Fairgrounds in Douglas.…
