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City supplemental budget tackles housing, employee compensation and roads
Wind taxes are shielding Laramie from the effects of property tax relief. City staff highlighted that the “cost of government” in Laramie is among the…
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The ambitious plan to replace Old Slade with affordable housing
Community partners are hoping to turn the abandoned school grounds into homes for teachers, hospital staff and other working professionals who have…
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Council to discuss housing needs tonight
The councilors will consider the city’s housing shortage, and ways to address it, during a work session.
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Laramie Democrats oppose “poisoned” affordable housing bill
Once supportive of SF40, Democratic reps fought the inclusion of a Freedom Caucus-backed amendment they said “destroyed” the bill. They tried and failed…
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First ever rental code court case decided in landlord’s favor
A tenant complained about her unregistered apartment’s habitability. The court ruled that her landlord, Arsenio Lemus, can’t be held responsible for any…
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City council to induct new members, choose mayor, vice-mayor
Vice-Mayor Sharon Cumbie will begin a second term on council, joined by newcomers William Bowling, Melanie Vigil, Jim Fried and Matt Lockhart.
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In red-leaning House 14, conservative voters rally for Democrat Trey Sherwood
The two-term incumbent faces a General Election challenge from Republican Joe Giustozzi, but Sherwood says her record shows a willingness to listen and…
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Escaping ‘the game of business’ in Laramie’s mobile home parks
Advocates say resident ownership could eliminate the profit motive and keep rents in check. A local lawmaker adds Wyoming needs protections for those…
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Impact’s business philosophy demands ‘the rents must go up’ in Laramie’s mobile home parks
Rents are skyrocketing. Evictions are piling up. But while residents make tough choices about work and family, their multimillionaire landlords see…
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In Laramie’s mobile home parks, a notorious national firm is forcing residents out of their homes
Impact Communities has bought out at least four of Laramie’s largest trailer parks through an interconnected web of LLCs. Residents face skyrocketing…
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Senate 10: The ultimate guide [Part 2]
What’s at stake? Republican Gary Crum and Democrat Mike Selmer disagree about energy, climate change, abortion and more.
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Your ultimate guide to the Ward 1 Laramie City Council race
With two seats on the ballot this year, five candidates are competing to represent south and West Laramie. Rental regulations and climate goals divide…
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