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How much does it cost Wyoming to hate Obama?

May 21, 2013

Refusing to hand Obama a success, Wyoming leaders refused to extend unemployment benefits, run our own health exchange, or expand help for sick, poor people.

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Wyoming: Where independent people rely on federal funds

May 14, 2013

In the background of Wyoming’s independent Western ethos is the fact that the state gets billions in support from federal funds.

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Lawmakers watch as feds bring Obamacare to Wyoming

April 23, 2013

Wyoming legislators dithered until the federal government stepped in to run the state’s health insurance marketplace. Now they’re calling that a great idea.

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Dreamers seek driver’s licenses in Wyoming

March 19, 2013

Some undocumented workers who came to Wyoming as kids can now legally work, but they need driver’s licenses.

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Wyo’s distrust of feds permeated ‘weird’ legislative session

March 5, 2013

Wyoming tackled hard issues the legislative session, and spent significant time fighting federal overreach. Distrust of the Fed came with a $737 million price tag.

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Management council sets interim topics, legislature adjourned February 27th

February 26, 2013

Wyoming’s legislative committees will meet in the interim to discuss topics ranging from juvenile justice to landfill remediation.

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So where is that Wyoming health care solution?

Commentary by Kerry Drake February 12, 2013 February 12, 2013

Facts and common sense fly out the window when some conservative Wyoming politicians are determined to show how much they distrust the government.

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Gov and legislators clash on savings, agree on spending

February 5, 2013

The current version of the 2014 budget bill moves the state away from the short-term, liquid savings approach recommended by Gov. Mead.

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When a fiscal conservative is too good to be true

January 29, 2013

Cheyenne loves Department of Health Director Tom Forslund’s data, but fights to escape his conclusions.

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Natives trust feds more than Republicans on Medicaid expansion

January 24, 2013

Allison Sage, director of the Northern Arapahoe Health Service, headed to Cheyenne to speak in favor of a bill to expand Medicaid coverage in Wyoming.

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Wyoming lags behind Western GOP states on Medicaid expansion

January 22, 2013

As Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and North Dakota governors embrace Medicaid expansion, Wyoming seeks its own way.

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Gov. Mead and legislative leaders offer positions on issues

January 9, 2013

On the issue of healthcare reform, the governor didn’t take a firm stand on whether or not to pursue an optional expansion to the state’s …

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Medicaid Expansion: A difficult choice for skeptical legislators

January 8, 2013

Wyoming’s top health official says expanding Medicaid would save the state $50M, but some legislators say it’s a risky bet.

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A Thai hospital saves a Wyomingite’s life (and finances)

Commentary by WyoFile January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013

When Wayne Thomas suffered a pulmonary embolism while traveling, his recovery experience was not what he’d expected.

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A Wyoming woman’s long, winding road to Medicaid coverage

Commentary by WyoFile January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013

Guest columnist Fawn Marie Reed struggled for years to obtain desperately needed Medicaid coverage for her and her daughter.

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A Wyoming woman’s long, winding road to Medicaid coverage

Commentary by WyoFile January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013

Guest columnist Fawn Marie Reed struggled for years to obtain desperately needed Medicaid coverage for her and her daughter.

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The Pitch

Gov Mead calls for fiscal policy change, and fuel tax

November 30, 2012

Mead said, “In a state that is heavily reliant on mineral prices, these things (revenue fluctuations) can happen, so I asked for a more smooth, …

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Fiscal Plateau: Lawmakers trim budget to match declining revenue

November 20, 2012

Wyoming’s budget is no longer booming. Lawmakers plan to tame spending with 8 percent cuts while still rounding up money for special projects.

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Cheyenne Confidential: How Wyo’s lawmakers spend your $3.4B

November 20, 2012

If you want your voice heard amid budget slashing, better get a seat at the table early and let your representatives know your priorities.

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WyoFile hires two reporters

October 23, 2012

WyoFile has hired two reporters, Ron Feemster and Gregory Nickerson, to expand its coverage of statewide policy matters, and Wyoming’s Native American communities.

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