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11 January 2025

Secretary Gray Reiterates Election Integrity Agenda as 2025 General Session Approaches

Press Release

Secretary of State, Chuck Gray

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:

11 January 2025

Secretary of State Certifies Initiative to Provide Property Tax Limits in Wyoming for 2026 General Election Ballot; First Initiative in Wyoming in 30 Years

Press Release

CHUCK GRAY, WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE

11 January 2025

Fresh Leadership in the Halls of the County Seat

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The winds of change swept through the Rawlins City Council chambers Monday night as new leadership took the oath of office, signaling a fresh chapter for the city’s government. In a meeting that highlighted both the challenges and opportunities ahead, Mayor Jacqueline Wells officially assumed office after a narrow 4-3 victory in the mayoral election.

4 January 2025

Secretary Gray Celebrates Fifth Circuit’s Latest Decision to Block Enforcement of CTA Deadlines and Reinstate Nationwide Injunction of CTA

Press Release

CHUCK GRAY, WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE

4 January 2025

Wyoming Legislature Considers Memorial Highway for Loren “Teense” Willford

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

28 December 2024

Carbon County Commissioner Sue Jones Honored with Annual WCCA Award

Press Release

Wyoming County Commissioners Association

Carbon County Commissioner Sue Jones is the 2024 recipient of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association’s (WCCA) “Riding for the Brand” award, presented during the 2024 WCCA Winter Meeting.

28 December 2024

Carbon County Commissioners Highlight Public Safety and Infrastructure

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Board of County Commissioners addressed a range of critical infrastructure projects, public safety initiatives, and community recognitions during their meeting on December 17, 2024. The session, held at the Carbon Building–Courthouse Annex, covered topics from highway safety to emergency services and a notable award for Commissioner Sue Jones.

28 December 2024

Secretary Gray Warns Wyoming Business Owners of Last-Minute Appeals Court Decision on CTA; Requests Wyoming AG to Seek to Block Enforcement of CTA in Wyoming

Press Release

CHUCK GRAY, WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE

28 December 2024

Carbon County Ranchers & Landowners Challenge State Approval of HF Sinclair Water Plan

Press Release

Wendy Curran, Peryam Ranch

28 December 2024

CCEDC Drives Growth in Carbon County Securing New Opportunities

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) continues to strive to draw more businesses in the County. It is headed by a board of 10 professionals which guides Executive Director Yvonne Johnson in her endeavors to attract different business to this huge and diverse county.

21 December 2024

Governor Gordon Delivers Holiday Message: One Minute Can Save a Life

Press Release

Governor Mark Gordon

21 December 2024

Encampment, Cheyenne Team Up to Clear Forest Runways, Reduce Wildfire Risk

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

21 December 2024

Wyoming’s Presidential Electors Cast Votes for Donald J. Trump for President and JD Vance for Vice President

Press Release

CHUCK GRAY, WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE

On December 17th, Wyoming’s presidential electors convened at the office of Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray in the Wyoming State Capitol. Wyoming’s electors cast their votes for Donald J. Trump for President and JD Vance for Vice President. Wyoming’s electors were Brent Bien, Marti Halverson, and Bryan Miller.

21 December 2024

Rawlins City Council Honors Community Leaders, Approves Key Projects at December 17 Meeting

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

14 December 2024

Animal Shelter Considered for Hanna

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Town Council met at 6:30 p.m. on December 10 at the Hanna Town Hall. All council members were present but Mayor Jayson Nordquist was not present. Pro-tem mayor Sammy Sikes ran the meeting.