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Public hearing draws dozens as utility seeks major rate hike
The Sheridan Press
More than 50 Sheridan County residents gathered Wednesday to learn about a proposed 24% hike in electric rates from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. The company serves ratepayers between Ranchester, Acme, Sheridan, Big Horn and Story. Many Sheridan residents voiced outrage about the large increase, citing economic turbulence, a rising cost of living and vulnerable senior and low-income populations, The Sheridan Press reports. Read the full story.
Affordability, health care, public lands echo as top concerns at listening sessions
KHOL 89.1FM
Democratic state Reps. Karlee Provenza of Laramie and Mike Yin of Jackson have been taking notes on residents’ fears and hopes during 10 listening sessions held across the state. A Teton County session attracted about 40 participants. The lawmakers heard recurring themes of affordable housing, health care, brain drain, mental health, access to reproductive care and protections for public lands, KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio reports. Read the full story.
‘Reconnect Laramie’ initiative focuses on connecting community spaces and residents
Laramie Boomerang
After a year of public input and technical study, the Laramie City Council reviewed a new mobility plan with short- and long-term projects to improve safety, connectivity and multimodal transportation throughout the city. The plan focuses on expanding access to jobs, education, recreation and medical services through transit and safer routes for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, the Laramie Boomerang reports. Read the full story.