Wyoming Office of Tourism representatives told Weston County officials at a strategic planning workshop that completing a state-backed strategic plan is a prerequisite to apply for state destination development funds, reviewed what local lodging-tax dollars may pay for, and offered operational guidance for the county’s lodging-tax board.

The Select Committee on Gaming on Oct. 14 set aside consideration of a proposed three‑year moratorium on new simulcasting permits and expansions after hearing testimony from legislative staff, the Wyoming Gaming Commission and industry and local officials about effects on operators and communities.

The Select Committee on Gaming on Oct. 14 set aside consideration of a proposed three‑year moratorium on new simulcasting permits and expansions after hearing testimony from legislative staff, the Wyoming Gaming Commission and industry and local officials about effects on operators and communities.

The Select Committee on Gaming on Oct. 14 set aside consideration of a proposed three‑year moratorium on new simulcasting permits and expansions after hearing testimony from legislative staff, the Wyoming Gaming Commission and industry and local officials about effects on operators and communities.

The Select Committee on Gaming voted to advance 26 LSO 0145 after reinstating a 100‑mile restriction and adopting publication and revocation amendments; the vote to move the bill was 5‑1 and the draft will go to management council.

The Board of County Commissioners approved the sheriff’s request to fill one vacant dispatcher position, acknowledging heavy dispatch workload and a budgeting arrangement with the City of Cody.

Teton County approved a resolution committing up to $850,000 toward construction of fire-suppression infrastructure tied to the Hoback Junction Water and Sewer District's water-supply project; commissioners discussed timeline, funding sources, and tracking.

The board approved a change order to the guaranteed maximum price for the Justice Center modular phase, including allowances and transport costs; commissioners and staff discussed the larger increased temporary housing cost estimates and asked staff to explore alternatives.

The board voted to deny renewal of Northwest Healthcare's month-to-month lease in the county annex but granted an extension through Dec. 31, 2025, to give the clinic time to find alternate space. Commissioners cited liability and HIPAA concerns with a provider-operated clinic in a county office building.

Commissioners held an extended public discussion about potential county acquisition and a proposed memorandum of understanding and management agreement tied to BLM parcels 9 and 10; the board heard multiple stakeholder positions, declined to finalize an MOU, and continued the item to a date uncertain with staff direction to pursue narrower and un-b

Summary of formal council actions taken Oct. 20: consent calendar approved (minus rodeo item); council approved 2026 rodeo dates; boundary adjustment and multiple ordinances advanced; municipal court equipment purchase and reimbursement directed; High School Road pump house contract awarded.

Council awarded a $3,193,557.20 construction contract to Westport Construction LLC for the High School Road pump house, approved associated contracts and amendments to FY26 budget, and authorized use of water enterprise fund reserves and inter-fund transfers to complete the project.

Town staff briefed council on alternatives for the town's share of a proposed $10 million contribution to the 90 Virginia Lane housing development, suggesting a 50/50 split with Teton County and proposing use of restricted mitigation funds and assigned housing funds to cover the town’s portion.

Citing recent high-volume development and public concern, the council voted unanimously to ask staff to scope targeted land-development regulation (LDR) amendments consistent with the current comprehensive plan and to continue a joint comprehensive-plan scoping process with outside consultants.

The Town Council voted unanimously to reconsider an October 6 decision to impose overnight parking fees at the Millward Simpson parking garage, withdrew the original motion and continued the matter to the Nov. 3 meeting to allow more public input and updated staff analysis.

After extended discussion and public comment, Jackson town council unanimously directed staff to develop a long-term water conservation strategy including drafting an amendment to Title 13 of the municipal code and to return with alternatives for potential irrigation ordinances.

At their Oct. 20 voucher meeting the Teton County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,490,784.70 voucher run, passed the consent agenda (including liquor permit and human services contracts), and approved an amended outgoing letter on the Centennial Pathway; commissioners also directed staff to draft a separate letter to YDOT on safety matters and

After several recent moose-vehicle collisions on Highway 390 and Highway 22, the Teton County Board of Commissioners agreed to have staff draft a letter to the Wyoming Department of Transportation asking that Highway 390 be added to the STIP and that short- and long-term safety measures — including vegetation clearing and consideration of on-system

State and local officials told the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee in Laramie that the Federal Natural Resource Policy account (FINERPA) lets counties participate in federal planning, fund technical work and reduce litigation costs. LSO staff outlined account balances and recent appropriations; county commissioners described on

Legislative analysts briefed the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee on changes to NEPA implementing rules, CEQ phases, and the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act's NEPA provisions. Committee asked LSO to prepare a one‑page summary on the Speed Act (Westerman) and related federal activity for members and other legislators.

Committee members and state forestry officials said expanding Good Neighbor Authority staffing and flexibility would help clear fuels, restart timber supply chains and reduce wildfire risk; committee reported the amended bill removing caps on Good Neighbor Authority positions and funding flexibility as ready to finish.

Wyoming Mining Association Executive Director Travis Detaime told the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee that federal coal leasing is a lengthy process — often 10–16 years from concept to shovel — and that recent federal policy shifts and royalty changes have made Wyoming coal more competitive.

The committee voted unanimously to advance a joint resolution asking Congress to increase the state's share of federal mineral royalties; the draft was amended to request an 87.5% share for Wyoming and 12.5% for the federal government.

The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee voted 6–0 to move a joint resolution that asks Congress to amend the Federal Mineral Leasing Act so the state could administer oil, gas and coal leasing on federal lands in Wyoming.

Board staff told members the 2024 audit remains unfinished and the state has given until Nov. 1 for completion; because of delays by auditor DZA the board may need a special meeting and a corrected cost report if the audit is not completed in time.