Caitlin Tan

Far-right Wyoming lawmakers are trying to boost the coal industry and oust the feds as much as possible with a new bill. But some say it could do the opposite, or at least have unintended consequences.

A Wyoming Freedom Caucus bill that would ban “woke” state investments was discussed in the legislature’s first week. State financial experts say it could be devastating for Wyoming’s income and those who depend on it – like schools and pensions.

Lawmakers are moving forward a bill dealing with how the state makes investments. Some say it’ll financially wreck the state and people’s pensions. But the bill’s sponsor said that’s not the intent and revisions to the bill clarify that.

One new rule is in, while a drafted bill is out. Both attempt to find solutions for disposing of blades, with the adopted rule allowing for burial at former coal mining sites.

There's a change of tone, both statewide and nationally, in regards to climate and energy. On the first day he took office, Pres.

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One effort to put lawmakers in the driver's seat of approving large energy projects has died, but another similar effort trudges forward.

China recently banned exports of certain rare earth minerals to the U.S. as part of an ongoing tech war between the two superpowers.

Some argue that as more people switch to rooftop solar, electric utility companies will make less money, therefore driving up power costs for non-solar users.

Researchers study rare earth deposits at the Halleck Creek site in Southeast Wyoming.