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Wyoming Republicans push to restore mineral funds

A Wyoming congresswoman is sponsoring legislation that would restore $110 million in federal mineral royalty payments to 35 states.

Enzi pushes back release of mineral payments bill

Wyoming's senior U.S. senator is delaying the release of legislation that aims to block the federal government from cutting mineral royalty payments to 35 states.

Ripple effect after fire takes out Wyo. town store

Between the fierce blizzards of the high plains and Wyoming's boom-and-bust economy, life in Chugwater always has been a bit on the edge.

Wyo. Senator: Bill protects states' cash from feds

Wyoming's senior U.S. senator said he plans to unveil legislation Thursday that would allow states to collect royalties directly from companies that produce minerals from federal lands.

Western senators seek to restore minerals payments

Wyoming, the nation's biggest coal-producing state, stands to lose more than $50 million this year, while New Mexico faces a loss of about $25 million.

New Mexico beats Wyoming in Mountain West quarters

"Wyoming's Leonard Washington and Nance Jr. both played with foul trouble, Washington picking up his fourth with 14:50 left in the game, and Nance Jr. with 11:59 remaining.

Triple slaying leaves mark on Wyoming town

The wide-open sagebrush flats along the Montana-Wyoming border make it easy to spot strangers passing along the bumpy dirt roads that crisscross the sparsely populated town of Clark.

No. 14 New Mexico beats Wyoming 53-42

"I'm proud of the feeling that they understood how they could beat the Lobos on their court, on a night of celebration they had been bragging about," Wyoming coach Larry Shyatt said.

While Washington squirms under cuts, Wyoming saves

This year, as they always do, they returned from Congress to Cheyenne and regaled their former comrades with stories about how miserable and inefficient Washington is compared to Wyoming.

Wyoming lawmakers consider adding lottery

Wyoming and Mississippi are the only states without lotteries where lawmakers are considering legislation this year that would change that, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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Western lawmakers push to restore mineral funds

Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo.

Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming Republican, Pushes To Restore Mineral Funds

Republican Sen. Mike Enzi, of Wyoming, says he's sponsoring similar legislation in the Senate.

Wyoming Republicans push to restore mineral funds

Republican Sen. Mike Enzi, of Wyoming, says he's sponsoring similar legislation in the Senate.

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