Wind River Reservation Tribes Urge Self-Isolation to Stop COVID
The Wind River Inter-Tribal Council asked tribal members to refrain from outside gatherings of 10 or more people.
Eastern Shoshone
Wyoming Tribe to Vote; Medical Marijuana Backers Press Case
Advocates say legal medical marijuana and industrial hemp could diversify the reservation's economy.
Buy-Back Program Meant to Return Reservation Land to Tribes
Participation is voluntary.
Wyoming Lawmakers Seek to Boost Tribal Relations Committee
A typical standing committee meets four to five times a year and sponsors its own legislation.
Wyoming Tribe Considers Hemp, Medical Marijuana for Economy
The group is expected to present research and a proposal at the next general council meeting, possibly in January.
3 More Tribes Sign International Buffalo Treaty
An Eastern Shoshone herd established on Wyoming's Wind River Indian Reservation in 2016 has grown from 10 to 33 buffalo.
Wyoming Works to Allow Tribal IDs for Voter Registration
Tribal IDs can currently be used to register, but a driver's license, its number or a Social Security number must also be presented.
Wyoming College and Tribe Partner for Classes on Reservation
Officials say the college is working with Eastern Shoshone leaders on a similar agreement.
Wyoming Tribe Says Hospital Overcharging Tribal Members
SageWest operates hospitals in Lander and Riverton and is owned by Apollo Global Management, a New York-based equity firm.
Wyoming Legislative Panel Endorses Tobacco Tax Compact Bill
In exchange, the tribes would keep the revenue from the tax and be able to spend the money as they wish.