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Where is Wyoming's Lottery?

Trevor T. Trujillo — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:49 +0000

If you're hoping to buy a lottery ticket in the state of Wyoming, you've got to some time on your hands before you can.

Flags Ordered To Half-Staff May 15th, 2013

Brian Scott — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:48:59 +0000

Pursuant to President Barack Obama's Presidential proclamation to lower the United States flag in honor of Peace Officer's Memorial Day, Tuesday, May 15, 2013. Governor Matt Mead has ordered that both the U

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Laramie Wishes its Troops Well [PHOTOS]

Trevor T. Trujillo — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:57:58 +0000

162 members of the Wyoming Army National Guard's 133rd Engineer Company took to the floor in formation at UW's Arena Auditorium Thursday, as a crowd of well-wishers in the stands cheered them on.

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Gov. To Help Mark Annual Veterans Welcome Home Day

Associated Press — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:48:19 +0000

Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day will be held on April 1 with ceremonies in Sheridan, Riverton, Afton and Rock Springs.

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Medicaid Expansion Still A Possibility In Wyoming

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:37:02 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Despite the Wyoming Legislature's recent rejection of a plan to extend Medicaid coverage to 17,600 additional low-income adults, the state's Department of Health continues to study the possibility

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Gas Tax Bill Passes Legislature [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:20:14 +0000

A bill to raise state fuel taxes by a dime a gallon passed the state Senate Thursday by a vote of 18-12.

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Wyoming Lawmakers Vote To Oust Education Chief

Associated Press — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:32:23 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bill making major changes in the duties of the Wyoming superintendent of public instruction has passed the state Legislature.

On Friday, the Senate proposal passed the House on 39-20 vote and the Senate then concurred with the House version on a 21-9 vote

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Legislative Committee Passes Fuel Tax Increase Bill [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:11:22 +0000

The house revenue committee voted 7-2 to recommend approval of a bill to hike fuel taxes by a dime. The tax would increase from 14 cents to 24 cents a gallon on gasoline.

Committee member Laramie County Representative John Eklund (HD-10), tried to amend the bill to add a sunset date for the tax

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Governor Asks for Drought Disaster Declaration

Trevor T. Trujillo — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:27:25 +0000

Governor Matt Mead is asking for an agricultural disaster to be declared for most of the state, due to drought conditions.

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Mead Postpones Office Building Plans

Associated Press — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:29:34 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead has put plans for a new state office building on hold in response to falling state revenue projections.

Mead wrote to state lawmakers Tuesday telling them he's decided to exercise an option not to spend $4

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Gov. Mead Asks Feds To Delist Grizzlies

Associated Press — Wed, 30 May 2012 11:34:37 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead is calling on the federal government to end federal protections for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone area.

Mead wrote to U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar last week saying that the gravity of the bear situation around the nation's oldest national park cannot be overemphasized

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Gov. Mead Attends Meeting On Public Lands

Associated Press — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:11:54 +0000

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says a gathering of governors in Salt Lake City is an important first step in developing a unified voice on issues such as public lands and immigration

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Holding The Line On State Spending

Associated Press — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:59:24 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's Joint Appropriations Committee has approved a budget that generally calls for holding the line on state spending over the next two years.

The committee voted Wednesday to endorse a $3

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Govenor Matt Mead Talks Budget, Niobrara Play, Wolves And More

Brian Scott — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:27:00 +0000

Governor Matt Mead joined Brian Scott this morning for their monthly conversation. Todays topics were wide ranging. From wolves and grizzlies to the upcoming budget and the cuts associated with it, the state of the finances of Wyoming and and the current status on the Niobrara oil play in southeast Wyoming

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Juvenile Justice – Governor Mead Calls For Changes

Karen Snyder — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:51:42 +0000

Changes to juvenile justice law won't likely come during the next legislative session, that from Governor, Matt Mead, who is expected at the dedication of a new juvenile detention center in Casper Saturday.

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Thunderbirds Return to Cheyenne Frontier Days [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:47:11 +0000

Governor Matt Mead has announced a continuing partnership with the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources. Rob Hurless will continue his role with the SER and will also serve as a member of Governor Mead’s policy team. Cheyenne Frontier Days is nothing new to US Air Force Thunderbird pilot Nicholas Holmes. He’s a native of Denver who’s grandparents live in the Cheyenne area. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Governor Mead Celebrates Strong Energy Partnership with Canada at Cheyenne Frontier Days

Lois Downing — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:18:36 +0000

Cheyenne Frontier Days inspire plenty of provincial pride, but the 10-day event is also an opportunity to continue strengthening ties with our neighbors and trading partners to the north.

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Governor Mead Appointed to Co-Chair National Committee

Kari Eakins — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:20:46 +0000

Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has been asked to serve as co-chair of the National Governor Association’s (NGA) Special Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety. The committee addresses homeland security, the National Guard and homeland defense, criminal justice and public safety, and veterans’ affairs.

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Workshops to Discuss Sage Grouse Order [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:14:10 +0000

Two workshops to discuss Governor Matt Mead’s Executive Order on Sage Grouse protection are scheduled for Casper College on July 21-22. Steven Iobst has been named Deputy Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. Amy Richards reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Governor Matt Mead Talks Wyoming Flooding, Wolves And More [AUDIO]

Brian Scott — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:00:21 +0000

Governor Matt Mead has scheduled a press conference for tomorrow to talk about the flooding that has already happened and is yet to come for the state of Wyoming.

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