Daily news roundup, Feb. 27, 2008
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Feb 28, 2008 Posted by Bill Luckett
FROM THE LEGISLATURE …
State senators working on CO2 storage bill (Wyoming Public Radio)
Supporters expect heavier opposition to business fraud bill (Casper Star-Tribune) The bill comes up Thursday before the House Corporations Committee.
Bill targets gang activity (Casper Star-Tribune)
Juvenile justice bill heads to Wyoming House (Wyoming Public Radio)
Dogfighting bill clears Senate panel (Casper Star-Tribune)
Legislative briefs (Casper Star-Tribune) Issues include driver’s license fee increases and veteran tax exemptions
Bill to recruit doctors passes House (Torrington Telegram)
Lawmakers scrutinize Douglas school expansion (Douglas Budget)
IN OTHER NEWS …
Wyoming Public Radio reports that the coal industry is doing some public relations work in reaction to the industry’s coming under fire because of climate change:
Coal industry peppering nation with pro-coal ads
The Douglas Budget reports that plans to bring PacifiCorp’s two proposed 66-turbine, 99-megawatt wind farm projects to the Glenrock area are marching forward. The Wyoming Industrial Siting Council approved PacifiCorp’s application Feb. 19 following an extensive public hearing at Glenrock Town Hall:
The criminal killing of an elk underscores the need to restrict the use of loaded guns in national parks, Chief U.S. District Judge William Downes said Tuesday:
Judge raps guns in national parks
A related piece from Wyoming Public Radio:
NRA argues for allowing firearms in national parks
As expected, a coalition of environmental and animal rights groups are challenging the federal government's removal of gray wolves in the Northern Rockies from the endangered species list:
Enviro groups: Gray wolf still endangered
The elk population in the northern end of Yellowstone National Park continues to decline slightly and the animals appear to be gradually moving north of the park, biologists said:
Annual count shows steady Yellowstone elk numbers after decline
Here’s the Jackson Hole News & Guide’s report on the issue:
Officials assess elk refuge herd at mid-winter
Federal officials are again seeking the latest in scientific data and public comment as they revisit whether to extend Endangered Species Act protection to the sage grouse:
The Uinta County Herald reports that a collaborative effort among the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant, BOCES, and Uinta County School District No. 1 has given elementary students at Evanston’s four elementary schools the opportunity to participate in a regular after-school program:
Significant turnout for after-school programs
The Laramie Boomerang reports that those speaking at a public hearing opposed a plan to switch from a required two-thirds vote (six of nine council members) to a simply majority vote to approve the city of Laramie’s budget: