Saturday February 4, 2012

Wyoming Political News

Rec center is victim of tax cap

THE ISSUE: The Cheyenne City Council has left the proposed recreation center off its priority list for sixth-penny sales tax projects.

Thursday February 2, 2012 7:07AM | wyomingnews.com

City getting shorted on tax ballot

The voters of Laramie County are no doubt confused after watching the pendulum swing back and forth on the size of the sixth-penny sales tax ballot for next August.

Sunday January 29, 2012 4:48AM | wyomingnews.com

State needs to get tough on teacher ratios

It comes as no surprise that a majority of Wyoming’s public school students in kindergarten through third grade are in classes that exceed the state’s new student-to-teacher ratio.

Saturday January 28, 2012 7:14AM | wyomingnews.com

Spec building is great idea for downtown

In general, it is good policy that government not compete with private business.

Sunday January 22, 2012 7:06AM | wyomingnews.com

LCSD1 is to blame for bullying

"When my son was at Carey Junior High … the bullies that were bullying him tripped him and broke his left arm in three places. I went to the principal and he told me he probably agitated the bully so the bullies hurt him and there was nothing they could do. So I threatened to sue. … I was told I would lose. They will never agree to stop bullying."

Saturday January 21, 2012 7:06AM | wyomingnews.com

Parents tell of bullying in LCSD1

Originally published in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle on Jan. 11, 2012.

Wednesday January 11, 2012 7:18AM | wyomingnews.com

Bullying is a problem in local schools

Bullying is a problem in Laramie County School District 1 -- just ask the parents of students who have to deal with it.

Tuesday January 10, 2012 7:10AM | wyomingnews.com

Rec center deserves spot on ballot

If you want to provoke a response in Cheyenne, speak just two words: recreation center.

Sunday January 8, 2012 6:41AM | wyomingnews.com

Stop denying bullying and take action

"My son was bullied and it took the act of God to get the principal to do anything about it! Our schools are supposed to be a place for learning and a safe environment. That's not the case anymore for many children! This has to stop!" - Comment posted to an online WTE story

Saturday January 7, 2012 7:14AM | wyomingnews.com

"For unto you is born this day"

From the Gospels of Matthew and Luke (KJV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Sunday December 25, 2011 2:58AM | wyomingnews.com

Leadership needed on road funding

Originally published in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle on Dec. 23, 2011.

Friday December 23, 2011 7:22AM | wyomingnews.com

Support for city manager looks positive

If responses on the WTE website last week are any indication, the people of Cheyenne might be more receptive to the idea of having a city manager than we had thought.

Thursday December 22, 2011 7:15AM | wyomingnews.com