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Congresswoman Hageman Attends President Trump’s Signing of the Laken Riley Act into Law

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Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

 

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman stood alongside President Trump as he signed the Laken Riley Act into law. The signing marked a first step in the efforts to codify border security, and Congresswoman Hageman’s presence reflects her leadership and dedication to safeguarding the country. 

Hanna has Open House

By Mike Armstrong Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

On January 21, the newly elected officials in the town council and new Mayor had an open house for the Hanna residents to get a chance to come by and talk with them one-on-one.

Hageman Champions Private Property Rights Against Federal Intrusion

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Congresswoman Harriet Hageman

 

CCSD No. 2 Considers Firearms Policy for Employees

The Carbon County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees is considering Rule CKA, which would allow approved employees to carry firearms on school grounds. During a recent meeting, Darren Jennings emphasized that the goal is to enhance student and staff safety, noting that seven other districts already have similar policies. A 45-day public comment period is underway, with the rule potentially taking effect in March.

Lummis Staff to Hold Remote Office Hours in Rawlins

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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis

 

Staff for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming will hold office hours in Rawlins on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. Field Representatives will be available to meet with residents and hear ideas, comments and concerns about what is happening in the U.S. senate and to help anyone having trouble working with a federal agency.

ICE and Carbon County

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken met with the supervisor for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) who is in charge of Carbon County. They met to talk about the partnership between ICE and the sheriffs department that would be implemented because of a new procedure.

Recreation Board Quietly Funds Vital Programs for Schools and Nonprofits in Carbon County

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

The Carbon County School District No 2 Recreation Board (CCSD2RB) may not be given a lot of attention by many residents, but quite a lot of nonprofits in the Carbon County School District No 2 (CCSD2) depend on them for support. To these organizations, the CCSD2RB is extremely important for their continued existence.

Rawlins City Council appoints new representatives approves landfill fee reduction and funds golf course pump replacement

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

Saratoga Town Council Reviews Year of Infrastructure and Community Improvements

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

The Saratoga Town Council held its regular meeting on January 21, with Mayor Chuck Davis providing a year-in-review summary of the town’s accomplishments.

Carbon County leaders discuss funding challenges and grant opportunities at council meeting

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

New Hanna Mayor and Council

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

The new town council had their first meeting on January 14th starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanna Town Hall. Mayor Charlie George and all council members were present. The minutes from the December 10, 2024 regularly scheduled meeting, January 7 special meeting minutes were approved along with the agenda.

Elk Mountain Town Council Swears in Members and Tackles a Variety of Issues

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

 

Secretary Gray Applauds House Passage of Proof of Citizenship, Residency Requirements to Vote

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CHUCK GRAY, WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE

 

Secretary Gray Reiterates Election Integrity Agenda as 2025 General Session Approaches

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CHUCK GRAY, WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE

 

As the 68th Legislature convenes for the 2025 General Session on January 14th, Secretary of State Chuck Gray welcomes all legislators to Cheyenne. As previously announced in a press conference in December, Secretary Gray reiterated a conservative election integrity reform agenda in the following key areas, and more: 

Governor Gordon’s State of the State Address Points to Sensible Budgets, Effective Government

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Governor Mark Gordon

 

Governor Mark Gordon highlighted Wyoming’s leadership and innovation in energy, natural resource management, education and economic development, during his State of the State address today.

Pickle Ballers look for Support from the Community

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

 

At the January town council meeting, Encampment Mayor Shannon Fagan swore in Susan Munson for their two year term as this inaugural year keeps building up to the grand finale.

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