Chris Clements

Laramie

State Government Reporter at Wyoming Public Radio

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U.S. Supreme Court upholds gender-affirming care bans in states like Wyoming

1 week ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements

This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for minors on June 18, bolstering similar bans in states like Wyoming. The decision by the court’s conservative supermajority deals a setback to supporters of transgender rights as GOP-dominated states and the Trump administration look to eliminate protections for trans people.
Disabled veterans face eviction over charity cash troubles

1 week ago | bbc.com | Chris Clements

Disabled veterans face eviction over charity cash troublesChris ClementsBBC Scotland social affairs correspondentBBCKeith Fisher and his carer mother Kim have been told to find other accommodation despite believing they had a home for life through the charityAn estate for disabled veterans is facing demolition after its charity landlord revealed plans to sell the land to developers.
Homeowners warned over green energy scammers

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Chris Clements

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, There are calls for stronger accreditation for tradersBBC Scotland social affairs correspondentHomeowners need stronger protections against rogue traders and scammers capitalising on green energy schemes, according to Scotland's consumer body. Consumer Scotland warned that more people were likely to be targeted as the country transitions to low or zero-emissions heating over the next two decades.
Electeds might do away with Wyoming’s ability to tax property

2 weeks ago | 891khol.org | Chris Clements

Income caps. Refund programs. Sunset dates. Between 145% and 165% of median income. Residency requirements. Asset limits. Wouldn’t it be better for Wyoming if the property tax system got a little less complex? That’s the question Sen. Bob Ide (R-Casper) put to the interim Joint Revenue Committee on June 3. “For the common person to understand what their property taxes are – I mean, you have to hire teachers,” said Ide. His solution?
Electeds might do away with Wyoming’s ability to tax property

3 weeks ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements

Income caps. Refund programs. Sunset dates. Between 145% and 165% of median income. Residency requirements. Asset limits. Wouldn’t it be better for Wyoming if the property tax system got a little less complex? That’s the question Sen. Bob Ide (R-Casper) put to the interim Joint Revenue Committee on June 3. “For the common person to understand what their property taxes are – I mean, you have to hire teachers,” said Ide. His solution?
Wyoming Freedom Caucus touts new abortion pill study. Researchers are skeptical

3 weeks ago | 891khol.org | Chris Clements

In late April, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and at least six of its members and endorsees shared a new study, titled “The Abortion Pill Harms Women: Insurance Data Reveals One in Ten Patients Experiences a Serious Adverse Event,” on social media sites like Facebook. Those who shared it were Rep. Nina Webber (R-Cody), Rep. Darin McCann (R-Rock Springs), Rep. Ken Pendergraft (R-Sheridan), Rep. Tomi Strock (R-Douglas), Rep. Pepper Ottman (R-Riverton) and Rep.
Wyoming Freedom Caucus touts new abortion pill study. Researchers are skeptical

4 weeks ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements

In late April, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and at least six of its members and endorsees shared a new study, titled “The Abortion Pill Harms Women: Insurance Data Reveals One in Ten Patients Experiences a Serious Adverse Event,” on social media sites like Facebook. Those who shared it were Rep. Nina Webber (R-Cody), Rep. Darin McCann (R-Rock Springs), Rep. Ken Pendergraft (R-Sheridan), Rep. Tomi Strock (R-Douglas), Rep. Pepper Ottman (R-Riverton) and Rep.
Evaluating scientific studies, prison staffing shortages, and more...

4 weeks ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements |Caroline Llanes |Hannah Habermann |Hanna Merzbach |Jordan Uplinger |Kamila Kudelska | +3 more

Today on the show, some conservatives in our region say efforts to hand over parcels of federal land to states aren’t enough. They want to see most federal land go to states. A new study says the abortion pill mifepristone is more dangerous than previously known. Wyoming lawmakers shared the study on social media, but how do we know if it’s true? And, over half of Wyoming’s school districts have now adopted a four day school week. Those stories and more.
Wyoming Republicans mixed on governor’s choice not to remove election clerk

4 weeks ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements

Wyoming Republicans have mixed feelings about Gov. Mark Gordon’s decision not to seek the removal of a county clerk over irregularities in last year's election. That’s after Gordon announced on May 23 he won’t pass off his investigation of Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock to the state attorney general or seek her removal from office. This comes after Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s office completed its own investigation and released a report calling for Hadlock’s removal on March 10.
Gordon names interim attorney general as Hill departs

4 weeks ago | 891khol.org | Chris Clements

Make our newscast part of your daily listening routine. Subscribe on Spotify (or wherever you listen to podcasts). Gov. Mark Gordon announced his appointment of an interim attorney general on May 27 to replace outgoing AG Bridget Hill. Ryan Schelhaas will take Hill’s position until he or another candidate can be confirmed by the state Senate in the 2026 legislative budget session.

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