Last week , the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce joined a national coalition  of chambers and business organizations from across the country in urging Congress to come together and reopen the federal government. That call has been answered, and the government is finally back to work. With the conclusion of the longest shutdown in our nation’s history, federal agencies are resuming operations, national parks are reopening, and the country is beginning to get back on track. It will

For more than 80 years,  the U.S. government has made it a priority to ensure that small businesses receive a fair share of federal contracts. These contracts often serve as a reliable source of income for small business owners—until a government shutdown halts payments and operations. When the government shuts down, that steady flow of opportunity stops cold. Payments freeze, projects stall, and small business owners, the very entrepreneurs who keep America running, are left

Alright Wyoming, the air is starting to chill, pumpkin spice is taking over, and Halloween is right around the corner. According to the National Retail Federation , Americans are expected to spend $13.1 billion on Halloween in 2025, up from $11.6 billion last year. Nearly three-quarters of Americans plan to celebrate, driving sales across retail, manufacturing, and logistics. Where the money goes: 78% will buy decorations 66% will hand out candy 51% will dress up Most will sh

Wyoming small businesses,  from tourism operators to manufacturers and ag producers, are not immune to the effects of a government shutdown. Delays in permits, federal loans, approvals, or contracts can stall operations, limit growth, and disrupt supply chains across the state. When government functions pause, so does progress. Whether it’s a family-owned construction company waiting on a federal contract or a small producer depending on USDA certification, these disruptions

After months of debate,  Radiant Nuclear has officially abandoned its plans to build a nuclear micro-reactor facility near Bar Nunn, opting for Oak Ridge, Tennessee instead. In a public letter, Radiant’s leadership praised Tennessee’s “business-friendly environment”  and “nuclear IQ.” Their   combination of support, regulatory alignment, and readiness allowed the company to move forward quickly, and out of Wyoming. WY It Matters:  Radiant’s withdrawal is more than a lost proj

Housing has always been central to the American dream , but today, it’s also one of the biggest barriers to economic growth. Across the country, supply isn’t keeping up with demand, which is driving up prices, straining affordability, and limiting the mobility of workers and families. This imbalance has cost states billions in lost economic output, income, and jobs. To meet this challenge, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AEI Housing Center have created Strong Foundations

The Department of the Interior   announced  it will open over 13 million acres of federal land for new coal leases, while the Department of Energy is committing $625 million to modernize coal plants and strengthen the U.S. mining sector. Together, these efforts extend the life of coal-fired power, open doors for export growth, and keep energy reliable and affordable for communities and businesses nationwide. Thanks to the Powder River Basin’s low-sulfur, cost-effective coal,

Tariffs on imported goods have surged , creating challenges for American businesses and consumers alike. Small businesses are feeling the...

The modernization of America’s nuclear arsenal has taken two major steps forward, and Cheyenne is at the heart of it. The first...

In a time when America needs every possible   electron and molecule,  it’s crucial that we remove barriers standing in the way of...

Wyoming made history again this week  as the Quebec 01 Missile Alert Facility, located just north of Cheyenne, was officially inducted...

Black Hills Energy is making history  with a $15.4 billion all-stock merger  with NorthWestern Energy, creating one of the largest...

Dyno Nobel, a cornerstone of Wyoming’s mining and industrial landscape,  is turning heads not with explosives, but with innovation. The...

Wyoming has officially overtaken Texas in uranium production , signaling not just a comeback but a renaissance for an industry that sat...

Wyoming’s timber industry is ready for a revival, and the momentum is building.  After years of decline, a new wave of opportunity  is...

Wyoming has officially made history  by launching the Frontier Stable Token  (FRNT) on the Avalanche blockchain, becoming the first U.S....

Mining jobs in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin just got a major boost . The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan...

Tariffs may be designed to strengthen American competitiveness , but right now, they’re putting significant strain on the small...

It’s not your imagination , your grocery bill, your kid’s backpack, and your new sneakers really are getting more expensive. New federal...

Uranium Energy Corp.’s  Sweetwater uranium project just became the first  mining proposal in the state to be fast-tracked under new...