oil and gas

The BLM regulates oil and gas leases and development on the land it oversees.

State chief economist Wenlin Liu tells the Wyoming Tribune Eagle that the oil and gas sector continues to push the state's economy forward.

Pence later attended a private fundraiser for Daines at the offices of Lonewolf Energy in Billings.

A spokesman for EOG Resources says the company will continue to work with the BLM on the project.

Guille says the byproduct could contain chemicals, but it's mostly just water.

The regular, quarterly sale in December netted just $4,000.

She says some employees continued to work during the shutdown to address public comments.