Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wyoming
"Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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"Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight
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Tonight, the "Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" will air from 8:00-9:30 PM ET on the CBS Television Network, and be available to stream tomorrow on Paramount+.
Hosted by television host and entertainment personality Mario Lopez, the national finals mark the conclusion of the first-ever President
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American Petroleum Institute: Why Offshore Matters for America's Next 250 Years
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following statement on July 1, 2026:
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Why Offshore Matters for America's Next 250 Years
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, instability in the Middle East is a reminder of one of our country's greatest modern achievements: we changed our energy destiny. A generation ago, global disruptions exposed America's dependence on foreign energy. Today, the United States is the world's leading producer of oil and natural ga
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American Rivers CEO Kiernan Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by American Rivers CEO and President Tom Kiernan from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the Colorado River Basin and future operations decisions:
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Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on matters related to the Colorado River basin.
My name is Tom Kiernan, and I am the CEO and President of
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84.
As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for
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AS DEVASTATING GOP SNAP CUTS ARE SET TO SHIFT COST OF CRITICAL FOOD ASSISTANCE TO STATES AND COUNTIES AND INCREASE HUNGER, SCHUMER LAUNCHES PUSH TO DELAY SNAP COST SHIFTS TO SAVE WESTERN NEW YORK...
WASHINGTON, July 2 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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AS DEVASTATING GOP SNAP CUTS ARE SET TO SHIFT COST OF CRITICAL FOOD ASSISTANCE TO STATES AND COUNTIES AND INCREASE HUNGER, SCHUMER LAUNCHES PUSH TO DELAY SNAP COST SHIFTS TO SAVE WESTERN NEW YORK...
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Last Year Trump And Republicans Made The Largest Cut To SNAP In History - NEARLY $200 BILLION ; In New York, SNAP Is Administered By Counties - Meaning Western New York W
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Banner Health receives $6 million grant to accelerate early detection of Parkinson's
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health receives $6 million grant to accelerate early detection of Parkinson's
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SUN CITY, Ariz. - Banner Sun Health Research Institute has been awarded $6 million over three years through a grant awarded by Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP), in partnership with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), to support the development of biomarkers to help
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Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release:
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Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating
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The Growing Map of "Passed States"
The first half of 2026 has brought monumental victories. We have successfully passed our Term Limits Convention resolution through both legislative chambers in Arizona and Kansas.
These two critical wins add these states to our rapidly
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Center for American Progress: SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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The SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act may be stalled in Congress, but a new report from the Center for American Progress warns that state versions of the legislation are being advanced around the country, making it harder for eligible American citizens to vote.
The report f
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Colorado River Authority of Utah Executive Director Haas Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Amy Haas, executive director of the Colorado River Authority of Utah, from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the Colorado River Basin and future operations decisions:
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Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Committee: thank you for the opportunity to testify this morning.
My name is Amy Haas. I am the Executive Director of the Colorado River Authority o
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of June 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of June 29, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Tuesday, June 30, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will hold an oversight hearing on the Office of Management and Budget.
Education & Workforce
On Tuesday, June 30, the Subcommittee on
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Congressional District Geography Workbook, 119th Congress - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users
This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured
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DDCP Foundation Highlights Execution Precision Challenges in OCC Stablecoin Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- DDCP Foundation Inc., a Wyoming-based nonprofit organization, has submitted a supplementary public comment to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency concerning the proposed rulemaking on Payment Stablecoin Issuers (Docket ID OCC-2025-0372). The comment addresses issues related to execution precision under the GENIUS Act's reasonable particularity standard and critiques limitations observed in centralized administrative key designs.
The foundation's filing refines it
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DOT Accepts Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, invites applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). This program aims to allocate up to $350 million in funding to improve the structural integrity of bridges in eligible states.
States that qualify must have a population density of less than 115 individuals per square mile or a total population of fewer than 1.1 million. Additionally, these states must h
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Environmental Defense Fund: Bipartisan Coalition of 11 Western Governors Commit to Collaborating on Transmission Lines, Building a Stronger, Well-connected Regional Grid
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Bipartisan coalition of 11 Western governors commit to collaborating on transmission lines, building a stronger, well-connected regional grid
(Deer Valley, UT) Today, 11 Western governors signed a letter of agreement establishing a first-of-its-kind in the West task force to accelerate transmission permitting and promote the development of a stronger grid capable of supporting robust e
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Gov. Gianforte Announces Montana Joins Western Transmission Expansion Coalition
HELENA, Montana, June 30 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Gianforte Announces Montana Joins Western Transmission Expansion Coalition
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HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana joined the Western Transmission Expansion Coalition (WestTEC), an agreement established with eleven states in the western United States to analyze transmission needs.
"With increasing demand on our energy grid, we must meet the challenge head-on
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Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $21 Million in Additional NY SWIMS Funding to Support 16 Projects Across New York State
ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $21 Million in Additional NY SWIMS Funding to Support 16 Projects Across New York State
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $21 million in additional funding through the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NY SWIMS) initiative to support 16 projects that will expand access to safe, modern swimming facilities across New York State. A major
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Hawaii Gov. Green Assumes Chairmanship of Western Governors' Association
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 2 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Gov. Green Assumes Chairmanship of Western Governors' Association
PARK CITY, Utah -- Governor Josh Green today officially assumed the chairmanship of the Western Governors' Association (WGA), launching a yearlong bipartisan initiative, Health Beyond Healthcare, aimed at improving mental health outcomes by expanding access to care, while addressing the broader factors that shape heal
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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Intelligent Transportation Society President Chace Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety released the following testimony by Laura Chace, president and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances are Driving Transportation Innovation":
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Chairman Young, Ranking Member Peters, full committee Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and member
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Colorado River Resources Manager Hasencamp Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by William Hasencamp, manager of Colorado River resources for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the Colorado River Basin and future operations:
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Chair Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, Senator Padilla, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. Metropolitan has a long hist
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Montana-Dakota Utilities Advocates for Rescission and Flexibility in Environmental Protection Agency Coal Ash Disposal Rules
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Bismarck, North Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed revisions to regulations governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities. Montana-Dakota addresses the agency's April 2026 proposal to amend the federal CCR rules, including the potential rescission of the Coal Combustion Residual Management Unit requirements and various adjustments to
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release:
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio
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National Park Service Invites Public Comment on National Register Nominations Across 15 States
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is accepting public comments on historic properties proposed for National Register listing and related actions across 15 states.
The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before June 13, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due by July 16, 2026, under a notice published by the agency.
The nominations submitted by State or T
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Ohio Trade Associations Back Removal of Air Pollution Nuisance Rule From State Plan
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council, and the Ohio Manufacturers' Association, submitted a public comment letter to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's draft request to remove Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3745-15-07, known as the air nuisance rule (ANR), from Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The letter details the rationale for removing the ANR, which was initially included in Ohio's SIP in error during the
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Sanford Health appoints new CEO in Chamberlain
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health appoints new CEO in Chamberlain
Sanford Health has named Josh Sammons, MPT, MBA, administrator and CEO of Sanford Chamberlain.
Sammons brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience, including clinical care, rehabilitation services and multi-site clinic operations. He currently serves as a clinic director for several Sanford locations across southwest Minne
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Sanford opens doors on new clinic space in Dakota Dunes
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford opens doors on new clinic space in Dakota Dunes
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Sanford provides a handful of specialty services in Dakota Dunes and the expanded space will now provide room for additional services. The more than 4,600 square foot clinic features eight exam rooms and a treatment room.
Specialties being offered at the new clinic include:
* Adult and pediatric Nephrology
* Gy
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Sanford Research leadership structure realignment
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Research leadership structure realignment
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health announced today a leadership realignment for Sanford Research designed to accelerate systemwide transformation and strengthen the organization's ability to translate scientific discovery into better outcomes for patients and communities across the rural Midwest.
The changes align Sanford R
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Sanford USD Medical Center honored for specialized care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford USD Medical Center honored for specialized care
The Sanford USD Medical Center has been recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 by Newsweek. The Sioux Falls hospital was ranked 85 th in Cancer Care, 122 nd in Neurological Care, and 134 th in Gastrointestinal Care.
The America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care ranking recognizes the
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Second Fryrear Presidential Chair to lead quantum engineering efforts
GOLDEN, Colorado, July 1 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Second Fryrear Presidential Chair to lead quantum engineering efforts
Frederic Sarazin has been appointed Ben L. Fryrear Presidential Chair at Colorado School of Mines to further grow the university's leadership in quantum engineering.
A member of Mines faculty since 2003, Sarazin is Mines' inaugural director of quantum and previously served as head of the Physics Department. Under his leadership, Mines l
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Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Chairman Capito Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on FY 2027 Budget for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget for the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service:
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"Good morning, everyone. It's nice to see you, and particularly you, Director Nesvik. Thank you for coming back to the Environment and Public Works Committee. We sure appreciate having you here toda
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Senate Environment Committee Ranking Member Whitehouse Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on FY 2027 Budget for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening remarks from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget for the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service:
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Thank you, Madam Chair.
The Fish and Wildlife Service is our nation's oldest conservation agency, dating back to 1871, and it's the only agency whose primary responsibility is to conserve and prot
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Subcommittee Chairman Tiffany: Promoting Outdoor Recreation Economy Through Permitting Reform, Creating Georgia's First National Park
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following statement on July 1, 2026:
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Promoting the Outdoor Recreation Economy through Permitting Reform and Creating Georgia's First National Park
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to streamline permitting for recreation projects, create a new national park in Georgia and promote recreation opportunities t
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Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership: Wyoming Sportspeople Applaud Sublette Pronghorn Antelope Migration Corridor Designation
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Wyoming Sportspeople Applaud Sublette Pronghorn Antelope Migration Corridor Designation
State action a crucial step in conserving the world's longest known pronghorn migration
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Last week, Governor Mark Gordon formally designated the Sublette antelope corridor using Migration Corridor Executive Order 2020-1. Speaking at the Trappers Point wildlife overpass where t
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UNLV Nutrition Sciences Alumnus Thriving as New Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Nutrition Sciences Alumnus Thriving as New Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State
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Bradford Solomon is less than a decade removed from his time at UNLV, but the two-time graduate from the School of Integrated Health Sciences is already making a name for himself in the world of football nutrition.
It is why, in just seven years, he has gone from an undergraduate student in the
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UW Researcher Part of Team That Finds Ice in Tetons' Rock Glaciers Persisting Better Than on Exposed Glaciers, Snowfields
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Researcher Part of Team That Finds Ice in Tetons' Rock Glaciers Persisting Better Than on Exposed Glaciers, Snowfields
A University of Wyoming researcher was part of a team that determined ice found in rock glaciers in the Teton Range persists in a warming climate, providing a sustained cold-water streamflow, as opposed to exposed ice glaciers and snowfields, where ice melts more rapidly.
"The
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UW SER Research Team Publishes Analysis of Nuclear Facility Licensing
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW SER Research Team Publishes Analysis of Nuclear Facility Licensing
A newly published legal article by the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources' jurisprudence of underground law and energy (JOULE) research group examines the state and federal procedures through which new nuclear utilization facilities are licensed.
Published in the Ohio State Law Journal, a top-ranked national flags
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UW Spinout CellDrop Biosciences Launches Juniper Biosystems to Build Stem-Cell Production Center in Laramie
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 3 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Spinout CellDrop Biosciences Launches Juniper Biosystems to Build Stem-Cell Production Center in Laramie
CellDrop Biosciences Inc., a University of Wyoming spinout company developing advanced cell-processing technologies, has announced the formation of Juniper Biosystems, a spinout that will build a stem-cell manufacturing center in Laramie designed to operate under current Good Manufacturing Practice, o
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UW, Heart Mountain Sign Cooperating Agency Agreement
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 30 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW, Heart Mountain Sign Cooperating Agency Agreement
The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HMWF) and the University of Wyoming have signed a cooperating agency agreement that will enable each institution to share resources and plan future collaborations.
Under the agreement, UW will provide HMWF staff with professional development and undergraduate or graduate credit opportunities, such as credited cours
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What has the One Big Beautiful Bill done for Wyoming this year? Record tax cuts Regulatory relief for Wyoming industries Overdue support for our ranchers @POTUS and @HouseGOP are ushering in a Golden Age for Wyoming!
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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What has the One Big Beautiful Bill done for Wyoming this year? Record tax cuts Regulatory relief for Wyoming industries Overdue support for our ranchers @POTUS and @HouseGOP are ushering in a Golden Age for Wyoming!
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Washington, D.C. - July 4, 2026, marks America's 250th anniversary of independence, and one year since President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. Congresswoman
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon Announces Designation of the Sublette Antelope Migration Corridor
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 26 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Governor Gordon announces designation of the Sublette Antelope Migration Corridor
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) announced today at an on-the-ground event in Pinedale at Trappers Point the designation of the Sublette Antelope Migration Corridor. This historic announcement will conserve the longest antelope migration corridor in the continental United States. It is the first antelope migration corr
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon Appoints Thayne LeRoy Peterson to Wyoming's Third Judicial District Circuit Court
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 27 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Governor Gordon Appoints Thayne LeRoy Peterson to Wyoming's Third Judicial District Circuit Court
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has appointed Thayne LeRoy Peterson to be a Circuit Court judge for the Third Judicial District serving Uinta County. Mr. Peterson's appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michael L. Greer, whose resignation is effective Aug. 21, 2026.
Mr. Pet
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon Attends Final 'Energy Superabundance' Western Governor's Association Meeting in Utah
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 1 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Governor Attends Final "Energy Superabundance" Western Governor's Association Meeting in Utah
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today signed a historic joint statement of agreement that establishes the Permitting Alignment and Coordination Task Force (PACT) while in attendance at the Western Governors' Association (WGA) Annual Meeting in Park City, Utah.
PACT is tasked with a region
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Sage Grouse Executive Order Revisions
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 2 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Governor Mark Gordon Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Sage Grouse Executive Order Revisions
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Sage Grouse Executive Order.
These changes stem from updates to the Governor's Executive Order 2019-3 Greater Sage Grouse Core Area Protection.
"Wyoming has consistently advocated for a Greater sage-grou
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon Supports Additional Funds to Wyoming Communities
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 3 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Governor Gordon Supports Additional Funds to Wyoming Communities
Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.) voted today to support communities across Wyoming using Mineral Royalty Grants during a special virtual meeting of the State Land and Investment Board. The meeting was called to review earlier 2026 projects for potential additional funds.
Eleven towns and districts received a total of
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon Supports U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Girls Sports
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 1 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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Governor Mark Gordon Supports U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Girls Sports
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) issues the following statement on today's decision by the United States Supreme Court upholding laws in West Virginia and Idaho:
"I welcome today's United States Supreme Court ruling which upholds state legislation mandating that student-athletes participate on sports teams aligne
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Wyo. Rancher Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Sublette County (Wyoming) rancher Mike Vickrey from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the Colorado River Basin and future operations decisions:
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My name is Mike Vickrey; I am a fifth-generation rancher from the headwaters of the Green River in Sublette County, Wyoming. In the late 1800's ranchers started developing irrigation in our area. With irrigation came the ability t
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Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Offers Recommendations on Environmental Protection Agency's Interim PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Cheyenne, submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's 2026 Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and materials containing PFAS. The letter addresses the need for clearer, more thorough guidance on managing, destroying, and disposing of PFAS contaminated materials, as well as the evolving regulatory landscape surroun
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Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Provides Input on Environmental Protection Agency New Source Review Rule
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Cheyenne, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the New Source Review preconstruction permitting program. The WDEQ expressed support for the EPA's efforts to streamline air permitting while offering several recommendations to enhance clarity, preserve consistency with state regulations, and protect established authorities.
WDEQ urged the EPA
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