Anna B. Rader
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Journalism junkie, music lover, Wyomingite, nerd. Engagement editor @wyofile.com. Opinions are my own. She/her
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November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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The Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee voted Wednesday to sponsor a pair of bills to eliminate residential property taxes and to raise sales taxes to replace the resulting revenue loss.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee voted Wednesday to sponsor a pair of bills to eliminate residential property taxes and to raise sales taxes to replace the resulting revenue loss.
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On the heels of a major federal coal lease flop, Wyoming's congressional delegation helped advance a rarely used congressional tool to open the Powder River Basin to more coal leasing. Critics contend the industry doesn't want the coal.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
On the heels of a major federal coal lease flop, Wyoming's congressional delegation helped advance a rarely used congressional tool to open the Powder River Basin to more coal leasing. Critics contend the industry doesn't want the coal.
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On the heels of a major federal coal lease flop, Wyoming's congressional delegation helped advance a rarely used congressional tool to open the Powder River Basin to more coal leasing.
Critics contend the industry doesn't want the coal, and the maneuver may have unintended consequences.
Critics contend the industry doesn't want the coal, and the maneuver may have unintended consequences.
Congress advances effort to overturn Biden-era coal leasing ban in Wyoming - WyoFile
Critics warn the congressional action may have unintended consequences.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
On the heels of a major federal coal lease flop, Wyoming's congressional delegation helped advance a rarely used congressional tool to open the Powder River Basin to more coal leasing.
Critics contend the industry doesn't want the coal, and the maneuver may have unintended consequences.
Critics contend the industry doesn't want the coal, and the maneuver may have unintended consequences.
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The Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee voted Wednesday to sponsor a pair of bills to eliminate residential property taxes and to raise sales taxes to replace the resulting revenue loss.
Lawmakers advance plan to revamp Wyoming's tax structure - WyoFile
The Joint Revenue Committee voted Wednesday to sponsor a bill to eliminate residential property taxes, another to raise sales taxes to replace the resulting revenue loss.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee voted Wednesday to sponsor a pair of bills to eliminate residential property taxes and to raise sales taxes to replace the resulting revenue loss.
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In the 8 years since B. Wayne Jr. and Molly Hughes moved to Jackson, the billionaire couple has quickly made a mark on Wyoming. Wyomingites have likely been impacted by the couple's philanthropy, political donations or ownership of the Cowboy State Daily.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In the 8 years since B. Wayne Jr. and Molly Hughes moved to Jackson, the billionaire couple has quickly made a mark on Wyoming. Wyomingites have likely been impacted by the couple's philanthropy, political donations or ownership of the Cowboy State Daily.
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ANALYSIS: Roberts — the former president of Wyoming Catholic College, now president of the Heritage Foundation — apologized for using an antisemitic trope, writes guest columnist Rone Tempest.
Analysis | Antisemitism accusations plagued Kevin Roberts' political heroes too
Roberts — the former president of Wyoming Catholic College, now president of the Heritage Foundation — apologized for using an antisemitic trope.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
ANALYSIS: Roberts — the former president of Wyoming Catholic College, now president of the Heritage Foundation — apologized for using an antisemitic trope, writes guest columnist Rone Tempest.
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Wyoming lawmakers reversed course on Tuesday, opting not to cut ties with the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments West.
The two non-partisan, non-profit groups have long provided research and training to members and staff of the Wyoming Legislature.
The two non-partisan, non-profit groups have long provided research and training to members and staff of the Wyoming Legislature.
Wyoming Legislature reverses course on axing memberships with national associations perceived as too costly, liberal - WyoFile
The National Conference of State Legislatures and Council of State Governments West have long provided research and training to members and staff of the Wyoming Legislature, but annual dues raised eye...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Wyoming lawmakers reversed course on Tuesday, opting not to cut ties with the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments West.
The two non-partisan, non-profit groups have long provided research and training to members and staff of the Wyoming Legislature.
The two non-partisan, non-profit groups have long provided research and training to members and staff of the Wyoming Legislature.
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County officials in Wyoming coal country passed a resolution against storing spent nuclear fuel waste and want the issue put to a statewide vote.
BWXT says that won't dissuade its plans to build a nuclear fuel manufacturing plant there because it won't involve waste storage.
BWXT says that won't dissuade its plans to build a nuclear fuel manufacturing plant there because it won't involve waste storage.
Energy-rich Campbell County wants nuclear, but not its radioactive waste - WyoFile
County commissioners passed a resolution to oppose nuclear waste storage, and in support of putting the issue to a statewide vote.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
County officials in Wyoming coal country passed a resolution against storing spent nuclear fuel waste and want the issue put to a statewide vote.
BWXT says that won't dissuade its plans to build a nuclear fuel manufacturing plant there because it won't involve waste storage.
BWXT says that won't dissuade its plans to build a nuclear fuel manufacturing plant there because it won't involve waste storage.
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Crossing Yellowstone National Park's protective boundary, the apex predators become prey. As demonstrated by two wolves — one who ventured into Montana and the other Wyoming — they don't last long in the modern Mountain West.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Crossing Yellowstone National Park's protective boundary, the apex predators become prey. As demonstrated by two wolves — one who ventured into Montana and the other Wyoming — they don't last long in the modern Mountain West.
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Wyoming's governor released his budget recommendations Monday, outlining an $11.1 billion proposal to boost state worker pay, bolster wildfire-fighting capacity, renovate the veterans home in Buffalo and put $250 million into permanent savings, among other priorities.
Here’s what Gov. Mark Gordon is proposing for Wyoming’s next budget - WyoFile
The governor's $11.1 billion request would boost state worker pay, bolster wildfire-fighting capacity and renovate the veterans home in Buffalo, among other things.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Wyoming's governor released his budget recommendations Monday, outlining an $11.1 billion proposal to boost state worker pay, bolster wildfire-fighting capacity, renovate the veterans home in Buffalo and put $250 million into permanent savings, among other priorities.
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In the 8 years since B. Wayne Jr. and Molly Hughes moved to Jackson, the billionaire couple has quickly made a mark on Wyoming.
Whether Wyomingites know the Hugheses' names or not, they've likely been impacted by the couple's philanthropy, political donations or ownership of the Cowboy State Daily.
Whether Wyomingites know the Hugheses' names or not, they've likely been impacted by the couple's philanthropy, political donations or ownership of the Cowboy State Daily.
Politics, press and philanthropy: How a Jackson Hole billionaire couple is shaping Wyoming - WyoFile
In the eight years since B. Wayne Jr. and Molly Hughes moved to Jackson, the billionaire couple has quickly made a mark on Wyoming. Whether Wyomingites know the Hugheses’ names or not, they've likely ...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In the 8 years since B. Wayne Jr. and Molly Hughes moved to Jackson, the billionaire couple has quickly made a mark on Wyoming.
Whether Wyomingites know the Hugheses' names or not, they've likely been impacted by the couple's philanthropy, political donations or ownership of the Cowboy State Daily.
Whether Wyomingites know the Hugheses' names or not, they've likely been impacted by the couple's philanthropy, political donations or ownership of the Cowboy State Daily.
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Parcel 0712 is part of a complex of oil and gas leases in ecologically valuable sagebrush-steppe that the Bureau of Land Management has proposed for auction in June.
"It's the largest lek on the planet, at least that I'm aware of," a biologist said.
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"It's the largest lek on the planet, at least that I'm aware of," a biologist said.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Parcel 0712 is part of a complex of oil and gas leases in ecologically valuable sagebrush-steppe that the Bureau of Land Management has proposed for auction in June.
"It's the largest lek on the planet, at least that I'm aware of," a biologist said.
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"It's the largest lek on the planet, at least that I'm aware of," a biologist said.
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The Uinta County sheriff said his jail would be used to hold criminals caught by ICE. But relatives of an Idaho man say his detention has shattered a family. The case is an example of how the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement plays out in Wyoming. wyofile.com/wyoming-jail...
Wyoming jails hold father detained in controversial Idaho ICE operation, now suing for his freedom - WyoFile
Uinta County sheriff said his jail would be used to hold criminals caught by ICE. But relatives and attorney say man’s detention has shattered a family, not removed a threat.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Uinta County sheriff said his jail would be used to hold criminals caught by ICE. But relatives of an Idaho man say his detention has shattered a family. The case is an example of how the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement plays out in Wyoming. wyofile.com/wyoming-jail...
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Rocky Mountain Power says last week's massive, multi-utility power outage began within its Wyoming electrical service territory, but warned it "will take time" to provide details. Industry officials speculate there will be a federal investigation.
Rocky Mountain Power announces 'internal investigation' of massive power outage - WyoFile
The utility warned it "will take time" and didn't disclose what would be available to the public or when.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Rocky Mountain Power says last week's massive, multi-utility power outage began within its Wyoming electrical service territory, but warned it "will take time" to provide details. Industry officials speculate there will be a federal investigation.
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On the heels of a failed lawsuit to stop a prohibition on some cannabis products in Wyoming, hemp vendors confront a sudden federal ban on most products.
Republicans in the U.S. Senate added the ban to the spending bill that reopened the federal government.
Republicans in the U.S. Senate added the ban to the spending bill that reopened the federal government.
Wyoming hemp vendors reel from Delta-8 court loss, new federal ban - WyoFile
On the heels of a failed lawsuit to stop a prohibition on some cannabis products in Wyoming, hemp vendors confront a sudden federal ban on most products.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
On the heels of a failed lawsuit to stop a prohibition on some cannabis products in Wyoming, hemp vendors confront a sudden federal ban on most products.
Republicans in the U.S. Senate added the ban to the spending bill that reopened the federal government.
Republicans in the U.S. Senate added the ban to the spending bill that reopened the federal government.
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Crossing Yellowstone National Park's protective boundary, the apex predators become prey. As demonstrated by two wolves — one who ventured into Montana and the other Wyoming — they don't last long in the modern Mountain West.
WyoFile + @mountainjournal.bsky.social with an exclusive feature story.
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What happens when wolves leave Yellowstone - WyoFile
Crossing Yellowstone National Park's protective boundary, an apex predator becomes prey. These wolves don't last long in the modern Mountain West.
wyofile.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Crossing Yellowstone National Park's protective boundary, the apex predators become prey. As demonstrated by two wolves — one who ventured into Montana and the other Wyoming — they don't last long in the modern Mountain West.
WyoFile + @mountainjournal.bsky.social with an exclusive feature story.
WyoFile + @mountainjournal.bsky.social with an exclusive feature story.
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OPINION: A proposal to prohibit using SNAP to purchase sugar, spices and condiments reveals the far right's appetite for cruelty, writes guest columnist Lindsey Hanlon.
Opinion | Meat loves salt, but does the Freedom Caucus love Wyoming?
A proposal to prohibit using SNAP to purchase sugar, spices and condiments reveals the far right's appetite for cruelty, writes guest columnist Lindsey Hanlon.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
OPINION: A proposal to prohibit using SNAP to purchase sugar, spices and condiments reveals the far right's appetite for cruelty, writes guest columnist Lindsey Hanlon.
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BREAKING: Becky Jo Hadlock requested a trial to contest a misdemeanor charge accusing her of defying a legislative subpoena. The Wyoming clerk has come under fire for her actions during the November 2024 election, when an error temporarily led to an initial miscount in one legislative contest.
Weston County clerk pleads not guilty in subpoena case - WyoFile
Becky Jo Hadlock requested a trial to contest a misdemeanor charge accusing her of defying a legislative subpoena.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
BREAKING: Becky Jo Hadlock requested a trial to contest a misdemeanor charge accusing her of defying a legislative subpoena. The Wyoming clerk has come under fire for her actions during the November 2024 election, when an error temporarily led to an initial miscount in one legislative contest.
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Parcel 0712 is part of a complex of oil and gas leases in ecologically valuable sagebrush-steppe that the Bureau of Land Management has proposed for auction in June.
"It's the largest lek on the planet, at least that I'm aware of," a biologist said of a nearby sage grouse breeding area.
"It's the largest lek on the planet, at least that I'm aware of," a biologist said of a nearby sage grouse breeding area.
Drilling lease slated 2 miles from world’s largest sage grouse lek, center punching planet’s longest mule deer migration - WyoFile
Parcel 0712 is part of a complex of oil and gas leases in ecologically valuable sagebrush-steppe that the Bureau of Land Management has proposed for auction in June.
wyofile.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Parcel 0712 is part of a complex of oil and gas leases in ecologically valuable sagebrush-steppe that the Bureau of Land Management has proposed for auction in June.
"It's the largest lek on the planet, at least that I'm aware of," a biologist said of a nearby sage grouse breeding area.
"It's the largest lek on the planet, at least that I'm aware of," a biologist said of a nearby sage grouse breeding area.
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National Park rangers will start "rigorously" enforcing statutes outlawing simple possession of marijuana in Wyoming's federal reserves, reversing a Biden-era policy, Wyoming's U.S. Attorney Darin Smith announced Thursday.
Pot users are smokin' mad, but unwilling to quit.
Pot users are smokin' mad, but unwilling to quit.
Marijuana users upset Trump will harsh their national park mellow, prosecute for possession - WyoFile
U.S. attorney for Wyoming says detrimental effects of marijuana are "undeniable" and he will "rigorously" enforce the law.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
National Park rangers will start "rigorously" enforcing statutes outlawing simple possession of marijuana in Wyoming's federal reserves, reversing a Biden-era policy, Wyoming's U.S. Attorney Darin Smith announced Thursday.
Pot users are smokin' mad, but unwilling to quit.
Pot users are smokin' mad, but unwilling to quit.
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Two tripped 500-kilovolt lines near Medicine Bow triggered the mammoth power outage, which affected customers around Wyoming including in Casper, Douglas, Sheridan and Gillette.
After the disruption, a fire ignited at Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant in Glenrock.
After the disruption, a fire ignited at Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant in Glenrock.
Tripped power lines cut electricity to 95,000 Wyoming customers - WyoFile
Fire ignites at Glenrock power plant after power outage hits multiple parts of the state, official says.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Two tripped 500-kilovolt lines near Medicine Bow triggered the mammoth power outage, which affected customers around Wyoming including in Casper, Douglas, Sheridan and Gillette.
After the disruption, a fire ignited at Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant in Glenrock.
After the disruption, a fire ignited at Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant in Glenrock.
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EVENT POSTPONED: WyoFile and Casper College will be postponing our op-ed workshop this evening due to a widespread power outage affecting Natrona County and much of Wyoming.
We'll have a new date and time announced soon. Thank you for understanding!
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Do you want to inspire action, share a fresh perspective, or add to the statewide conversation?
Join us at Casper College on Nov. 13 for an opinion and commentary writing workshop with our managing editor, Joshua Wolfson.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
EVENT POSTPONED: WyoFile and Casper College will be postponing our op-ed workshop this evening due to a widespread power outage affecting Natrona County and much of Wyoming.
We'll have a new date and time announced soon. Thank you for understanding!
We'll have a new date and time announced soon. Thank you for understanding!
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Since 2022, four Wyoming hospitals have closed labor and delivery wards, leaving 16 birthing hospitals for a state spanning 97,000 square miles.
A new report lays out "low-hanging-fruit" strategies to increase access and care.
A new report lays out "low-hanging-fruit" strategies to increase access and care.
Wyoming lags on solutions while maternal care crisis grows, report finds - WyoFile
Women’s Action Network white paper lays out "low-hanging-fruit" strategies to increase access and care by pooling resources and investing in low-cost, big-impact programs.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Since 2022, four Wyoming hospitals have closed labor and delivery wards, leaving 16 birthing hospitals for a state spanning 97,000 square miles.
A new report lays out "low-hanging-fruit" strategies to increase access and care.
A new report lays out "low-hanging-fruit" strategies to increase access and care.
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The Wyoming Attorney General's office is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit against several former and current officials at the women’s prison in Lusk for their role in hiring and employing a guard convicted of sexually assaulting an inmate in 2023.
Wyoming Attorney General asks court to toss lawsuit against prison leaders over inmate sexual assault - WyoFile
The Wyoming Attorney General’s office is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit against several former and current officials at the women’s prison in
wyofile.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The Wyoming Attorney General's office is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit against several former and current officials at the women’s prison in Lusk for their role in hiring and employing a guard convicted of sexually assaulting an inmate in 2023.