Energy

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Both of Wyoming's senators voted against a proposal to extend a federal tax break for wind energy production.

The measure — an amendment to a transportation bill — failed in a 49-49 vote on Tuesday

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio energy regulators say injection of gas-drilling wastewater into the earth almost certainly a series of small earthquakes as they announced a series of tough new regulations for drillers

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Legislature has wrapped up its work a day early.

Lawmakers closed the books Thursday on a four-week session that saw lawmakers approve a $3.2 billion budget to fund operations for the next two years

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bill that includes $750,000 in funding to help address water quality issues for residents of Pavillion is now law.

Gov. Matt Mead signed the bill on Tuesday after if passed the legislature

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A report released Tuesday indicates radiation from Japan's nuclear power plant disaster has been detected 400 miles away from the island nation.

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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The number of wind turbines completed in Wyoming is lagging the number of permits issued by state regulators to build them.

Todd Parfitt of the state's Industrial Siting Division says financial concerns, tax uncertainty, legal and environmental issues such as sage grouse habitat, and transmission constraints have slowed construction

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are climbing after Iran said it will cut off crude exports to Europe in retaliation for a planned embargo later this year.

Benchmark U.S. crude rose $1 to $101.74 per barrel in New York

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are above $101 per barrel as Greece and its creditors continue to work on plans to trim massive debts. Natural gas prices jumped as bargain hunters snapped up contracts that are still the cheapest in 10 years

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Governor Matt Mead spoke about the upcoming legislative budget session during his "State of the State" address Monday morning.

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