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Douglas Gerard describes himself as a conservative Republican dedicated to improving his community.  Such dedication, he says, is why he’s running for the Wyoming House District 3 seat.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A security assessment of the State Capitol building in Cheyenne questions the state's ability to respond to or prevent a violent incident.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Officials estimate it will cost close to $1 million to repair the State Capitol dome in Cheyenne.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - There's some hope that revenue from state investments could ease the pressure on the Wyoming budget from falling natural gas prices and avoid some feared cutbacks.

Secretary of State Max Maxfield reminds potential candidates that the filing period for federal, state, county and municipal offices nominated at the Primary Election is Thursday, May 17, through Friday, June 1.  By statute, candidates have until close of business on June 1 to submit their application, along with the filing fee, to the Secretary of State’s Office, the County Clerk’s Office, or the Municipal Clerk’s Office, depending on the office sought.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Gov. Matt Mead says more may need to be done to combat the state's high workplace fatality rate.

State House District 32 Representative Norine Kasperik (R-Campbell County) says she will continue to support Wyoming’s ability to produce affordable energy and ensure budget decisions are made with sound, critical thinking if she is reelected to the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Wyoming State Senator Michael Von Flatern (R-Campbell County) says he is seeking a third term in the state legislature, a position he has held since 2005.

RAWLINS, Wyo. (AP) - The Rawlins police chief is stepping down to become a senior policy adviser to Gov. Matt Mead.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming legislators will consider further changes to state pension programs ahead of next year's legislative session.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says a gathering of Republican governors in Salt Lake City is an important first step in developing a unified voice on issues such as public lands and immigration.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says western states need unity in their stance against federal control of millions of acres of land.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. –  Governor Matt Mead, First Lady Carol Mead and Wyoming’s Adjutant General, Major General Luke Reiner, traveled to Kosovo to visit Wyoming Army National Guard members serving in Kosovo and in Bosnia.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Falling energy revenues are prompting Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead to order state agency directors to make deeper cuts to their budgets and cap the number of state workers.