Daily news roundup, Dec. 13, 2007
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Dec 13, 2007 Posted by Bill Luckett
Here is a look at some of the major Wyoming politics and government news from the state’s media and other sources today:
First up, Gov. Freudenthal announces that he will be joining us for the Democratic National Convention in Denver next August, according to the Associated Press. We at the state party remain very excited that the convention will be in Denver, and we’re delighted that the governor will be there:
This next one is a delight: apparently, some people in Kaycee, Wright and Midwest want to form a new county! Let’s hope this doesn’t lead to another Johnson County War. The Casper Star-Tribune has the details:
In Congress, John Barrasso didn’t get getting anywhere with a driver’s license bill aimed at illegal immigrants:
Barrasso floats driver’s license bill, without success
Meanwhile, Mike Enzi’s bill to get the administration to do what Congress has already directed it to do with Wyoming’s share of abandoned mine lands money amuses the governor:
Freudenthal amused by Enzi AML bill
The Petroleum Association of Wyoming has formed a task force to keep the sage grouse from winding up on the Endangered Species List, in light of a recent decision by a federal judge in Idaho to order a new review of whether the bird needs protection:
Industry organizes grouse team
Wyoming Public Radio reports that the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee is considering making state employees chip in to the retirement program:
Move to make state workers pay for retirement
Here’s how the city of Cheyenne will pose the newest one-cent sales tax question to voters, according to the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle:
Voters to decide fate of $105 million
I’m always eager to hear any comments or other feedback you may have to offer. Here are the best ways to reach me:
Bill Luckett
Communications director
Wyoming Democratic Party
307-631-7638 (cell)
luckett@wyomingdemocrats.com