Wyoming is experiencing notable political and social developments, including a budget dispute where Secretary of State Chuck Gray criticizes Governor Mark Gordon for not fully funding advertising for a property tax ballot initiative. Meanwhile, Wyoming’s horse racing industry is thriving against national trends, but lawmakers are pushing bills to tighten control over slot-machine-like gaming terminals, citing concerns over their proliferation and local community impact. Additionally, Campbell County commissioners passed a resolution banning high-level nuclear waste storage, signaling local resistance amid the state’s growing nuclear industry.

Other key news includes Wyoming lawmakers’ near-unanimous House vote to require President Trump to release Epstein files, ongoing investigations into a recent massive power outage affecting multiple states, and the upcoming private funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Wildlife experts also condemned a man’s reckless approach to juvenile wolves in Yellowstone, reminding visitors to maintain safe distances from wildlife. These stories reflect Wyoming’s blend of political, economic, environmental, and cultural issues shaping the state’s current landscape.