Author: Andrew-Rossi
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Its okay to be stressed or unsettled during these unprecedented times. But how are your kids handling it? The Wyoming Department of Family Services sends out a reminder that parents and their kids will need additional support right now, as everyone will be feeling the effects of enhanced stress during the coronavirus crisis. Ed Heimer,…
With all the talks of budget cuts and funding allocations, how did the 2020 Legislative budget pan out for wildlife conservation? The Wyoming Wildlife Federation collected the highlights of the session, and what impact it will have on the future of conservation in the state. The most significant accomplishment might be the increased financial support…
Wyoming’s First Lady Jennie Gordon is taking a personal hand to tackle food insecurity in Wyoming. Food insecurity, defined as being “without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.” This is an issue of particular concern to the First Lady, as it is no doubt being exacerbated by the panic buying at…
There are now ways to “self-screen” for COVID-19 at home – and Park County’s healthcare providers want you to use them. The CDC has worked with Apple to create a self-screening tool for home evaluation several factors that may or may not indicate a coronavirus infection. The survey is a basic rundown of your history…
The fossil fuel industry got a heck of a lifeline thrown their way. In a recent vote, the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission agreed to eliminate the current amount of conservation taxes on oil and gas companies for a period of 6 months, ranging from April 1st to September 30th of this year. This…
Meeteetse is making face mask available for residents who need them. In the Meeteetse Town Bulletin disrupted yesterday, the Town of Meeteetse Emergency Management Team announced that reusable masks are available to anyone in town. The masks are recommended for anyone interacting with sick individuals, whether they be first responders or any caretakers. The best…
Bored at home? Why not play a little scam bingo? In response to the current influx of coronavirus-related scams cropping up and preying on people’s fears and insecurities, the Federal Trade Commission has found a creative way to keep people informed and aware of the telltale signs of scams with their new Scam Bingo. The…
More business support is now available from the state. Governor Gordon has announced $300 thousand dollars in layoff aversion grants, jointly offered by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and the Wyoming Workforce Development Council. The grants are eligible to all Wyoming businesses in good standing with Unemployment Insurance and Worker’s Compensation. Businesses can apply…
Construction is set to resume on the Southfork. Starting next Monday, April 6th, work will resume on the Southfork Road construction project on – Project WY FLAP WX(1) undertaken by the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Federal Lands Highway. The entire scope of the project is for full-depth reclamation of approximately…
Shoshone National Forest has an important request before your next excursion into the woods. Last week, all campgrounds and cabins in Shoshone National Forest were closed until at least April 30th – yet another public health measure taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is following a general discouragement from the top – the…