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Trump can keep National Guard in Los Angeles for now, appeals court rules; Experts warn of normalization of political violence; FL shellfish industry, communities push governor to ban Apalachicola drilling; Utah weighs cost of repealing clean-energy tax credits.

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White House says decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity, and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process.

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Giant data centers powering artificial intelligence want cheap rural land but some communities are pushing back, Hurricane Helene mobilized a North Carolina town in unexpected ways, and Cherokee potters make ceramics that honor multiple generations.

Wyoming

According to a 2023 report, more than one-third of all foreign tourists traveling to the United States, or 14 million people annually, visit a national park site like Wyoming's Yellowstone. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, June 16, 2025

Report: Fee hike for international visitors could pay dividends for national parks

International tourists visiting U.S. national parks may pay more at the gate starting next year. Advocates have called it a "common-sense policy" …

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Wyoming ranks eighth in the nation for children's well-being in the category of family and community, but is 37th in terms of kids' health. (Cavan/Adobe Stock)
Wyoming makes strides on children’s health but ranks low nationally

Wyoming slipped five spots this year in an annual report on children's well-being by state, ranking 23rd in the nation. The 2025 Kids Count Data …

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Albany County has the lowest homeownership rate of all counties in Wyoming, at just 51%, according to a 2024 statewide housing needs assessment. (Adobe Stock)
Local groups build toward workforce-attainable housing project in Laramie

Laramie, Wyoming is short on affordable housing but a new partnership aims to help. Albany County's population grew nearly 7% between 2010 and 2021 …

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Of 251 U.S. colleges and universities ranked in 2024 for free speech, University of Wyoming scored at about the middle of the pack at 121 but received a
UW gets a 'red light' in free speech report

A new study showed free speech is increasingly under assault on college campuses from both the right and the left. The nonpartisan, nonprofit …

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When asked who should be doing more to adapt to changing water resources, the top response from Wyoming residents surveyed was industries in the state, followed by local and state government officials. (T. Schofield/Adobe Stock)
Survey: 81% of Wyomingites think state should plan for water supply shifts

Wyomingites are split on what is causing climate change, but 86% of residents in the state agree it is happening, according to a new survey. Kristen …

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Maintaining tax cuts for the rich from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would reduce annual federal revenue by about 1.2% after 10 years, according to a new study. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Taxing the rich raises revenue without hurting GDP

Reports that the Trump administration has considered taxing wealthy Americans to pay for mass deportations and other priorities come on the heels of a…

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According to a National Federation of Independent Business index, only 15% of American small business owners reported in April that they expect better business conditions - the lowest since Oct. 2024. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Tariffs plummet U.S. small business optimism index to early-COVID levels

Optimism among small businesses in Wyoming and the U.S. is hitting lows comparable to early pandemic days, largely due to changing tariff policies…

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Americans consume more beef annually than any other country, at about 13.82 million tons per year. (Adobe Stock)
U.S. beef consumption slows while China’s steadily grows

By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Wyoming News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…

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The most common types of vandalism to Indigenous rock art in Wyoming are incised initials, names, <br />and dates and firearm damage, according to a 2024 report. (Tami Freed/Adobe Stock)
Actions by Wyoming, feds could have opposing effects on Indigenous rock art

Protections for Indigenous rock art in Wyoming are in limbo after state lawmakers and the Trump administration took potentially conflicting actions re…

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According to a new poll, 93% of Wyomingites agree oil and gas development on public lands should proceed with caution, especially in relation to drinking water and wildlife habitat. (Adobe Stock)
WY poll: 81% say 'don't drill where there isn't oil or gas'

Today, the Republican budget package on the nation's energy policy gets a closer look from the House Natural Resources Committee in Congress…

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Wyoming teachers, firefighters and postal workers are some of the groups expected at the May Day rally Thursday in Casper. (Adobe Stock)
Wyoming teachers, workers gather in Casper for May Day

Wyoming labor unions will gather Thursday in Casper in honor of May Day, a holiday celebrated in 80 countries commemorating the labor movement and …

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Under a new
Feds fast-track Wyoming energy projects through environmental permitting

The Trump administration has announced what it terms "emergency permitting" for energy projects, streamlining a sometimes yearslong process down to 28…

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