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Mead Unveils Wyoming Energy Policy 2 Years in Making

Associated Press — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:20:24 +0000

Gov. Matt Mead has unveiled a state energy policy that advocates maintaining Wyoming's position as a top energy-producing state while preserving its environment.

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Judge Sides With Wyoming in Fracking Chemical Lawsuit

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:48:38 +0000

A judge in Casper has sided with the state of Wyoming and ruled against environmentalists who sought to make public the lists of ingredients that go into hydraulic fracturing fluids.

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Jackson Looks at Installing Electric Car Chargers

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:32:38 +0000

People who drive hybrids and electric cars may soon be able to recharge their vehicles for free in Jackson.

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Carbon Co. Wind Farm Project Filing Pushed Back

Associated Press — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:08:08 +0000

A company has pushed back by a year its plans to apply for a state permit to build a large wind farm in Carbon County.

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Wyo. Wind Tax Brought in $2.6M in its 1st Year

Associated Press — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:01:47 +0000

Wyoming's new wind tax brought in $2.6 million in the first year it was collected.

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4 Finalists Vying to be Wyo. Oil, Gas Supervisor

Associated Press — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:49:35 +0000

The commission plans to interview four finalists Tuesday

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No BLM Top Option for Wyo Gas Field Raises Concern

Associated Press — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:46:00 +0000

Gov. Matt Mead's office says it has impressed upon the BLM that it doesn't want the indecisiveness to become a trend.

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BLM Trying to Hide TransWest Line Behind "Uplift"

Associated Press — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:42:53 +0000

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is looking for ways to hide a major transmission line project in southern Wyoming.

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Groups Want More Red Desert Drilling Protections

Associated Press — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:40:26 +0000

Some conservation groups want more environmental protections before a large drilling project in Wyoming's Red Desert is developed.

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Search Could End for Wyo. Oil and Gas Supervisor

Associated Press — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:35:13 +0000

Wyoming could be closer to getting a permanent oil and gas supervisor.

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Coal Decline Hits Wyoming/Montana

Associated Press — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:47:45 +0000

Several hundred coal miners have lost their jobs at mines along the Wyoming-Montana border, even as global coal markets are enjoying a heyday.

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Wyo. Judge Hears Fracking Disclosure Case

Associated Press — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:01:07 +0000

A judge heard arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit that questions state officials' refusal to publicly release the ingredients in hydraulic fracturing chemicals that companies use to drill for oil and gas.

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UW Energy Corporate Partnerships To Be Announced

Associated Press — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:37:06 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead and others plan to announce what's being described as "significant corporate partnerships" to advance energy research and education at the University of Wyoming.

The announcement will take place Friday at the State Capitol in Cheyenne

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Wyoming Coal Production Down in 2012

Associated Press — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:10:38 +0000

An orange cloud that drifted over a part of Campbell County last week is nothing unusual.

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Comment Period Extended on Red Desert Drilling Project

Associated Press — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:05:56 +0000

The Bureau of Land Management will allow an extra 45 days of public comment on the expansion of a large drilling project in Wyoming's Red Desert.

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Jackson Officials Lobby Verizon for Better Wireless Service [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:05:29 +0000

The Wyoming Energy Office, a division of the Wyoming Business Council, has money available for small businesses and non-profits to conduct energy audits. The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has organized a letter writing campaign to lobby Verizon Wireless for better cellphone service in Jackson Hole. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Sheridan Business To Be On Discovery [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:52:55 +0000

A uranium industry analyst says lower prices and a re-energized anti- nuclear power movement are not good news for that industry in Wyoming. Amy Richards has details. A Sheridan business will be highlighted in an upcoming episode of "How it's Made" on the discovery channel. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Appeals Court Nixes Case Against Jonah Field Drilling [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:05:20 +0000

Doug Randall reports that the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Biodiversity Conservation Alliance to stop intense drilling in Wyoming's Jonah Field, because the organization missed the filing deadline. The 13th annual Wyoming Victim Services Conference begins today (8/29) in Cheyenne. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Today on The Morning Zone: What's Happening in Our Local Economy?

Dave Chaffin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:51:05 +0000

The news has been filled with stories about the national and global economy, but what about our local economy? Dale Steenbergen, Executive Director of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce will dissect this when he guests at 8:07AM MDT on today's Morning Zone with Dave Chaffin.

Are we still seeing a

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Ernie Goss To Guest on Today's Morning Zone with Mountain States Economic Report

Dave Chaffin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:43:08 +0000

Listen to the Morning Zone at 7:30AM MDT For the latest on our economy.

Mountain States Leading Economic Indicator Dips for July

Business Confidence Tumbles

July survey results at a glance:

· Leading economic indicator dips to a healthy level.

· Inflation gauge declines to a still

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