7 February 2012, 11:36 pm
The Seven States that Will Decide the 2012 ElectionHarbus OnlineDespite a persistently weak economy, Obama can win reelection, and it is a better than 50-50 bet that he does so. Assuming Mitt Romney eventually captures the Republican nomination, it will be a close race similar in electoral strategy ... Read More »
7 February 2012, 11:13 pm
Commission withdraws one grant request, submits anotherBillings GazetteWith a couple of tweaks, the Natrona County Commission on Tuesday approved a resolution supporting a "business-ready community" grant application to the Wyoming Business Council to construct a building and add infrastructure at t... Read More »
7 February 2012, 10:47 pm
Yellowstone tax might set a precedentJackson Hole News&GuideA 1-cent tax on Yellowstone National Park concessionaire sales proposed by Wyoming legislators to pay for park infrastructure projects likely would be the first of its kind, National Park Service officials say. Rep. Keith Gingery, R-Jackson... Read More »
7 February 2012, 6:16 pm
WHSAA: Board sets contingency plan for state 4A/3A hoopsCasper Star-Tribune OnlineThe Wyoming High School Activities Association announced on Tuesday its partnership with Granite Peak Development, LLC, and the Casper Area Economic Development Alliance, Inc. on a new building for the WHSAA offices, l... Read More »
7 February 2012, 9:43 am
Wyoming Summit Focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsUniversity of Wyoming News... research university so closely connected with the K-12 school districts, the public community colleges and a world-class supercomputer center." Examine the potential STEM education and the STEM wo... Read More »
7 February 2012, 9:39 am
'A Savings Account That You Can't Tap Into'West Virginia MetroNewsA former Wyoming Governor says his state has been able to make it through tough economic times with the help of the permanent Mineral Trust Fund established there in 1974. "It's like having a savings account that you c... Read More »
7 February 2012, 8:15 am
Laramie Live Sessions with Local Legislators: Glenn MonizKOWBThat's had an adverse effect on the economy in the State of Wyoming, which has forced us to hold pretty hard to the standard budget issues. Obviously for Albany County there are a number of issues we need to support. We want to continu... Read More »
6 February 2012, 2:50 am
Business index remains positiveBillings GazetteThe cheap dollar policy of the Federal Reserve and an expanding US economy will remain important catalysts for the Wyoming economy,” institute director Ernie Goss said in a press release. In the Mountain States regional overall, which for purposes of ... Read More »
6 February 2012, 1:04 am
Economic Confidence Highest in DC, Lowest in W.Va.Gallup.comWest Virginia has ranked as the least economically confident state in both 2010 and 2011. It was third worst in 2009, behind Wyoming and Michigan. Rhode Island was least confident in 2008. Economic confidence dropped in all states and the D... Read More »
5 February 2012, 11:06 am
Wyoming State Treasurer wants residents to claim propertyCasper Star-Tribune OnlineAnd the state wants to give it back to its rightful owner, said division director Nancy Russell. “The state is not confiscating people's money, its protecting people's money,” Russell said. The Unclaimed P... Read More »