State Politics & Government

3+ min ago   (339+ words) by Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile Facing another record-breaking year for money wagered at Wyoming gaming establishments, lawmakers are mulling new measures to regulate the industry. In a unanimous vote this week, lawmakers on Wyoming’s Select Committee on Gaming sponsored draft…...

17+ min ago   (245+ words) There are 10 questions on the ballot on Oct. 19, 2026. Question 10 is about a vote on whether to vote on a separation question. Of course, a yes vote on that question has only downside for municipalities and no upside. But questions 1 to…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago   (169+ words) The Democratic nominee for Governor in Nebraska is offering what she calls a common-sense approach to property tax relief in the state. Former State Senator Lynne Walz told News Talk WJAG, the state should return to a program where state…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago   (203+ words) Published 7:00 am Saturday, October 10, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both Democrats, announced they and Republican Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, of Idaho, introduced a bill on Oct. 1 to extend funding for the Secure Rural Schools…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago   (507+ words) (The Center Square) – Caddo Parish commissioners approved a Blanchard annexation request Thursday after questions about plans for the property, with the mayor later explaining why part of Linda Lane needed to be included. The commission voted 8-0, with four absent, to…...

3+ hour, 26+ min ago   (346+ words) This story was made possible by our generous election coverage sponsors. As Albany County heads to the polls for this year’s general election, residents under the age of 18 will be casting their own ballots. The kids ballot, a new addition…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago   (186+ words) Lynchburg residents often speak during the public comment period at city council meetings about the condition of their rental units and how some of their neighbors are afraid to speak out about the poor conditions in which they live, for…...

10+ hour, 35+ min ago   (341+ words) Del. Shawn Fluharty has received an endorsement in the race for West Virginia Senate District 1 that Democrats don’t often earn. Fluharty has received an endorsement from the West Virginia Chamber PAC, the political action committee for the West Virginia Chamber…...

5+ hour, 57+ min ago   (767+ words) (Editor’s note: WTE Editorial Board community representatives Antonia Gaona and Jim Walter declared conflicts of interest on their respective portions of the following editorial and recused themselves from voting on that aspect.) Before we get into the reasons Laramie County…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago   (1041+ words) A Rebecca Bextel for Governor sign along South Douglas Highway also campaigns for the People’s Initiative, which proposes a 50% residential property tax exemption. Jackson Realtor and political advocate Rebecca Bextel pulled no punches when talking about the damage that corruption…...