Casper Vice Mayor Shawn Johnson Supports Using Fireworks in City, Contrary to County-wide BanCasper Vice Mayor Shawn Johnson Supports Using Fireworks in City, Contrary to County-wide BanProfessionally-produced fireworks displays are allowed at certain events, such as the July 4th show at the Casper Events Center.Tom MortonTom Morton
Tribal Groups Seek Permanent Ban on Grizzly Bear HuntingTribal Groups Seek Permanent Ban on Grizzly Bear HuntingA federal judge blocked grizzly hunts last fall days before they were scheduled to begin.Associated PressAssociated Press
2020 Democrats Warn Alabama’s Ban Portends Larger Abortion Fight2020 Democrats Warn Alabama’s Ban Portends Larger Abortion FightLegal fights are likely ahead over the Alabama measure, if it becomes law, and abortion restrictions in other conservative states.Associated PressAssociated Press
Maine Becomes 1st State to Ban Single-Use Foam ContainersMaine Becomes 1st State to Ban Single-Use Foam ContainersIt takes effect in 2021.Associated PressAssociated Press
UPDATE: Bison Protesters Banned From Yellowstone: Group RespondsUPDATE: Bison Protesters Banned From Yellowstone: Group RespondsAll three pleaded guilty to entering a closed area of the park.Tom MortonTom MortonAssociated PressAssociated Press
U.S. Interior Secretary Urges Mining Ban Near YellowstoneU.S. Interior Secretary Urges Mining Ban Near YellowstoneZinke also is asking his staff to expand the agency's review to include other minerals such as oil and gas, coal, and phosphate.Associated PressAssociated Press
President Trump to Bar Transgender Individuals From Armed ForcesPresident Trump to Bar Transgender Individuals From Armed ForcesTransgender service members have been able to serve openly in the military since last year, when former Defense Secretary Ash Carter ended the ban.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Robocall Ban Violates First Amendment, Company SaysWyoming Robocall Ban Violates First Amendment, Company SaysThe plaintiffs say restricting automated telephone calls on the basis of their content are invalid and should be closely looked at by the courts. Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Coalition Seeks Ban on Cyanide Traps to Kill CoyotesWyoming Coalition Seeks Ban on Cyanide Traps to Kill CoyotesTrappers in Wyoming began using the trap, M-44s, in 1975. Associated PressAssociated Press
Bill Proposes Permanent Ban on Mining Near YellowstoneBill Proposes Permanent Ban on Mining Near YellowstoneThe Obama administration had placed a temporary, two-year ban on mining in the area late last year.Associated PressAssociated Press