Wyoming

June 11, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Tyler E. Pickett, 28, of Saratoga, Wyoming, died June 8 in Kirkuk Province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using improvised explosive devices.

He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.    » read more »

May 27, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Today, superdelegate and Wyoming Democratic Party Vice Chair Nancy Drummond endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his advocacy for veterans.

Drummond is the 318.5th superdelegate to endorse Obama, who is now 48 delegates away from capturing the Democratic nomination.

Barack Obama speaking in Wyoming: Photo by Raj Patel (CC)    » read more »

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The citizens of Wyoming should take time on Memorial Day to remember the sacrifices of soldiers who have died and been injured in service to their country, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal said today in a somber ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda.

The Governor signed a proclamation that declares Monday, May 26 as Memorial Day in Wyoming, and said he hopes people will take the opportunity to remember soldiers and their families that day.    » read more »

Cheyenne, Wyoming - In two separate meetings with Chinese officials in Beijing today, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal discussed future opportunities in tourism, energy and in particular, coal bed methane development.

“I thank both officials for their gracious reception and am encouraged by the substantive nature of the discussions,” Freudenthal said.

Coalbed methane discharge point: Photo by USGS    » read more »

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Calling the presence of ozone in the western Wyoming air a “significant concern,” today Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal responded to a citizen petition requesting that a health assessment be performed in Sublette County.

The letter from Freudenthal to Pamela Curry of Pinedale, who forwarded the petition, follows.

April 10, 2008

Pamela Curry
P.O. Box 1002
Pinedale, WY 82941

Dear Ms. Curry:

Thank you for your letter requesting that a Human Health Impact Assessment be conducted in Sublette County due to air quality and other concerns. From the data that has been collected, there is little doubt that ozone is a significant concern.    » read more »

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal has announced his intention to cast his superdelegate vote at the Democratic National Convention for Senator Barack Obama, D-Ill.

The Governor issued the following statement:

Barack Obama: Photo courtesy Barack Obama campaign (CC)    » read more »

Western governor says Obama can end the partisan bickering in Washington

April 02, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Wyoming Governor and Democratic superdelegate Dave Freudenthal today endorsed Barack Obama, citing his history of putting partisanship aside to bring people together across party lines and focus on common-sense solutions.

"The negativity, partisanship and lack of purpose that characterize our national debate and government are crippling this country," Governor Freudenthal said. "While no one individual can effect this change alone, the change must begin with someone. Senator Obama is the Democratic candidate with the openness, honesty and skill to end this vicious cycle of business as usual."    » read more »

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Wyoming Governor Dave and First Lady Nancy Freudenthal will travel to China next week on a visit to the nation that plays an increasingly influential role in the world’s energy marketplace.

During the 10-day trip, the Freudenthals will tour the energy producing region of Shanxi Province, southwest of the capitol city of Beijing.

A street in Pingyao, Shanxi Province, China: (Photo CC Graeme Nicol)    » read more »

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Concerned that a bill to increase campaign contribution limits in Wyoming would enhance the influence of wealthy contributors, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal today vetoed original House Bill 9, House Enrolled Act 42.

The measure had “evolved well beyond its original purpose,” the Governor said. The bill was originally aimed at addressing the use of Political Action Committees to circumvent individual contribution limits.    » read more »

March 15, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died March 10 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device.

They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Killed were:

Sgt. 1st. Class Shawn M. Suzch, 32, of Hilltown, Pennsylvania.

Staff Sgt. Ernesto G. Cimarrusti, 25, of Douglas, Arizona.    » read more »

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Calling the state’s effort to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for carbon capture and sequestration “groundbreaking,” Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal today signed House Bill 89 and 90 (HEA 18 and 25) in a formal signing in the Capitol Rotunda.

“We have surveyed through both the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, as well as other sources, and it is clear that these two pieces of legislation are the most comprehensive, most thorough pieces passed by any legislature in the country,” Freudenthal said.    » read more »

CHEYENNE, Wyo.- Marking Wyoming’s groundbreaking effort as the first state to establish a regulatory framework for carbon capture and sequestration, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal is expected to take action on House Bill 89 and 90 (HEA 18 and 25) in a formal signing at noon on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in the Capitol Rotunda.

Earlier this year, Freudenthal told the Joint Judiciary Interim Committee that the Wyoming Legislature had an opportunity to lead the nation in regulating long-term carbon capture and sequestration.    » read more »

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Legislature needs to act to provide property tax relief to Wyoming seniors, Governor Dave Freudenthal said today in a news conference.

The program doesn’t necessarily have to be the one that Freudenthal proposed, but he said long-time Wyoming residents who want to live out their golden years in their homes need help.

“They’ve been given a number of proposals, they don’t have to do exactly mine, but if they’re serious about wanting to allow people to try and stay in their homes, they’re going to have to act,” he said.    » read more »

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Pointing to the area's importance to the quality of life of residents in Sweetwater County and all of Wyoming, Gov. Dave Freudenthal expressed significant concerns about a proposal to drill two exploratory natural gas wells south of Rock Springs.

In comments on the scoping of Devon Energy’s Baxter Natural Gas Exploratory Proposal in the Little Mountain area south of Rock Springs, the Governor expressed concerns about the project’s impact on recreation, critical wildlife habitat, sensitive species, existing land management plans and air and water quality.    » read more »

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Calling a proposal for oil and gas development in the Wyoming Range “monumental, far reaching and fraught with controversy,” Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal asked the U.S. Forest Service to consider withholding action on the proposal until the tools are in place to fully and effectively address the impact of development in the area.    » read more »