Karen Snyder
Ask Dr Debt, Website Offers Info On Collection Process
Soldiers on active duty should be protected from debt concerns by the Service Members Civil Relief Act. The act essentially defers action on debt collection while the service member is away.
Now an internet resource, Ask Doctor Debt, looks to offer free advice to all consumers, including active military, about debt issues and their rights...
Expanding Efforts To Battle Pine Bark Beetle
Last year the U.S Forest Service introduced a strategy to battle the expansion of the Pine Bark Beetle, an infestation that’s destroyed timber in a number of areas across Wyoming.
U.S. Forest Service Chief, Tom Tidwell has requested funding in the proposed fiscal year 2013 federal budget to help fight the infestation.
More Light For Wyoming Sunshine Laws
Government watchdogs and the general public in Wyoming have new tools to keep track of what agencies and boards are doing. The budget session that ended Thursday advanced two bills that address concerns rising out of the digital age.
Wyoming Businesses to Receive Workplace Safety Help
Wyoming’s claim to fame as one of the most deadly states for workers was not overlooked by the Legislature during its just-ended budget session. A workplace safety bill aimed at helping companies reduce fatalities and injuries received the stamp of approval. Marcia Shanor with the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, which has pushed for worker safety improvements, says money and expertise will now be available to businesses.
New Wyoming Spice Law Limited In Reach
Wyoming Senate file 29 signed by the Governor Thursday broadens the definition of the synthetic substance known as Spice, but not enough to include the compound found in the batch confiscated in Casper last week. Casper Police Chief, Chris Walsh, says lab results indicate the marijuana-like compound that made at least three people critically ill, remains outside of Wyoming’s drug laws, but not Federal law.
Americans Elect Lands Spot On Wyoming Ballot
You may have heard of them, Americans Elect, a non-partisan organization offering an online option for nominating a presidential ticket. In Wyoming the non-profit gathered the necessary signatures to be added to the 2012 General Election Ballot.
Enzi Questions Panetta On Defense Budget
Wyoming’s Senior Senator questioned the Secretary of Defense this week on topics of concern for Wyoming. Senator, Mike Enzi asked for clarification on reports that the President, in the 2013 defense budget, would close one military base in each state and make cuts to missile defense.
Winter Pattern Creates Avalanche Threat
Snow loading created by early season sporadic snow fall is behind the extreme avalanche danger in Wyoming’s western mountain ranges. Another death Monday, this time of a snow-mobiler, underscores the risks.