Wyoming's Game and Fish Department relies heavily on nonresident hunters for over 60% of its revenue, but inflation is squeezing their capacity to deliver essential programs.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #SustainableFunding #WildlifeManagement #InflationImpact

Wyoming is taking a bold step towards environmental sustainability with the proposed Game & Fish trust fund, but can the state generate the ambitious funding needed for habitat preservation?

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#WY #CitizenPortal #SustainableFunding #WildlifeConservation #EnvironmentalInvestment

A shocking fish die-off in Wyoming's Salt River has been linked to a deadly disease, with thousands of fish potentially at risk as officials monitor the situation closely.

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#WY #AquaticHealth #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalMonitoring #WildlifeConservation

Wyoming lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over whether to cap annual payouts from a new wildlife legacy fund at 4% or push for a more generous 6%—what's at stake for the future of Game and Fish programs?

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Wyoming lawmakers are taking a significant step towards protecting wildlife by advancing a new funding plan that could reshape the future of conservation in the state.

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#WY #LegislativeInitiatives #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal #FiscalResponsibility

Wyoming's advisory board is pushing for a dedicated Fishing Outfitters and Guides Board to ensure sustainable practices and professional standards in guided fishing.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #ResourceSustainability #IndustryAccountability #EnvironmentalStewardship

Wyoming's Joint & Standing committee is simplifying ballot language to ensure voters clearly understand how proposed changes will protect state trust funds—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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#WY #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #BallotClarity #FiscalResponsibility

Wyoming's push for a more cooperative approach in federal projects hits a snag as FERC's process is described as "more judicial," leaving local agencies in the lurch.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #FederalReviews #EnvironmentalPolicy #CooperatingAgencies

Today's "From the Files" 09-09-26:

Elk near Lower Falls. Yellowstone National Park, WY. 2015 #davidgardnerphotography #lightight #elk #animals #landscape #wyoming #yellowstonenationalpark #wy #eating #forest

A major data center proposal is on the horizon as Prometheus gears up for a formal application that could reshape our community's landscape.

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#WY #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #PublicInterest #IndustrialSiting

Wyoming's airport is set to soar with a $9.5 million federal grant for a new air traffic control tower, marking the start of exciting construction!

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#WY #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #PublicSafety #InfrastructureInvestment

Residents are raising alarm bells over the proposed Prometheus project, fearing it could transform their rural community into an industrial nightmare with lasting environmental consequences.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #PublicSafety #CommunityInput

Prometheus Hyperscale is proposing a groundbreaking data-center campus in Natrona County that promises to create 150 long-term jobs while raising concerns about its environmental impact.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #PublicSafety #JobCreation

Wyoming's committee meeting brought pivotal decisions, including the approval of a key amendment to preserve nuclear provisions and the advancement of significant energy taxation drafts.

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#WY #EnergyPolicy #CitizenPortal #TaxationReform #PublicTestimony

Wyoming's lawmakers are tackling a pivotal change in how natural gas is valued for taxes, facing challenges from industry consolidation and the need for updated data.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #EnergyRegulation #EconomicPolicy #IndustryConsolidation

Wyoming's committee is debating a draft that could redefine data processing centers, potentially slapping a hefty tax increase on small operations—what could this mean for investment in the state?

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#WY #TaxPolicy #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #InvestmentOpportunity

A bold proposal to eliminate residential property taxes in Wyoming faltered in committee, raising concerns about a potential $70 million revenue gap and unintended consequences for agricultural classifications.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #FiscalAccountability #AgriculturalPolicy

Wyoming's committee is pushing for a revamp of tax-exemption reporting, aiming to uncover crucial data that could reshape the state's fiscal landscape.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #DataAccountability #SmallBusinessSupport #FiscalTransparency

Wyoming's Joint Revenue Committee is shaking things up with new motions on penny rounding and tax allocation for infrastructure projects—what's next for state revenue?

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#WY #TaxPolicy #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment #GovernmentTransparency

Wyoming lawmakers are diving into a heated debate over tax allocation for pipelines and transmission lines, aiming to ensure that local counties impacted by infrastructure projects finally get their fair share.

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#WY #LocalRevenue #InfrastructureImpact #TaxAllocation