Jasmine Hall

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State Politics Reporter at Jackson Hole News & Guide

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Teton County school superintendent Chapman will resign at the end of June

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

Gillian Chapman, the superintendent of Teton County School District No. 1, is resigning effective June 30. The district announced Chapman’s resignation Friday morning after a special meeting was held by the board of trustees. Chapman has led Teton County schools for almost a decade, starting after longtime Superintendent Pam Shea retired in 2015.
After 50 years in Wyoming government, McLaurin retires from fight for local control

3 weeks ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

Bob McLaurin came out West in the late 1970s to climb the Grand Teton and never went home. He has since left his mark on Jackson as town manager for a total of 18 years, and the state of Wyoming as an advocate for cities and towns across the state for six years. In the last four decades, he said, one thing hasn’t changed: The state continues to try to usurp local authority. McLaurin has been around the Capitol since the era of Ed Herschler, who became governor in 1975.
One22 series promotes financial 'stability'

3 weeks ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

One22 Resource Center is bringing back its “Financial Empowerment” workshop series this month. The online workshops aim to provide community members with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve financial stability. The workshops are part of the financial empowerment program One22 established in 2022.
Three legislative town halls scheduled for the spring

3 weeks ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

With the 2025 session of the Wyoming Legislature complete, Teton County lawmakers are ready to report back to their constituents. At least three town hall meetings with members of the valley’s delegation are scheduled for this spring. The first nonpartisan town hall organized by the delegation will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on April 9 in the Teton County Commission Chambers. All five lawmakers — including Reps. Andrew Byron, Mike Yin and Liz Storer, and Sens.
Gray, Freedom Caucus defend claims about voter requirements

3 weeks ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

Backers of a new state law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote touted Wyoming as the “first in the nation” to do so, but that’s not entirely true, as the history is more nuanced. Citing claims from Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray and the far-right Wyoming Freedom Caucus, several media outlets, including the News&Guide, reported recently that Wyoming set a new precedent with the additional voting requirements.
Championing local control at Legislature

3 weeks ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

Bob McLaurin came out West in the late 1970s to climb the Grand Teton and never went home. He has since left his mark on Jackson as town manager for a total of 18 years, and the state of Wyoming as an advocate for cities and towns across the state for six years. In the last four decades, he said, one thing hasn’t changed: The state continues to try to usurp local authority. McLaurin has been around the Capitol since the era of Ed Herschler, who became governor in 1975.
Trump's election order mirrors Wyoming, requires proof of citizenship

3 weeks ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

An executive order signed Tuesday by President Trump mirrored a new Wyoming law requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. Wyoming became the first in the nation to require proof of citizenship after Gov. Mark Gordon let House Bill 156 become law without his signature. Gordon expressed concerns about the additional 30-day residency requirement that will impact potential voters in the 2026 election.
Former Sen. Simpson lying in state in Wyoming Capitol Rotunda

3 weeks ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

Wyomingites have their final chance to pay their respects to former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson this weekend in Cheyenne. Simpson will lie in state today in the Wyoming Capitol Rotunda, a tradition for any Wyomingite with distinguished service to the nation who has died. Gov. Mark Gordon’s office shared the details in a press release.
Snake River Bridge lane closure postponed, not yet rescheduled

4 weeks ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall

The overnight closure of a lane over the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 was postponed Wednesday due to lower overnight temperatures than construction crews expected. The Wyoming Department of Transportation said in a press release Wednesday that the work has not been rescheduled yet. Once the work is rescheduled, another update will be provided. WYDOT planned to close a lane Wednesday night for minor concrete repairs on the bridge deck.
Assessors prepare to give 25% property tax cut to most Wyoming homeowners

4 weeks ago | thesheridanpress.com | Jasmine Hall

JACKSON — Many homeowners may see up to $1,300 go back into their pockets after a sweeping residential property tax relief bill was passed by the Wyoming Legislature. Senate File 69 provides a 25% property tax exemption on the first $1 million of a single-family home’s fair market value that will apply to any property owner in its first year.