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'''Wyoming''' is a [[conservative]] state in the western [[United States]], and the first state to block new [[liberal]] science standards that promote the falsehoods of [[global warming]] and [[evolution]]. Wyoming became a state on July 10, 1890. It was the 44th state to join the union. It is the home of the world-renowned [[Yellowstone National Park]]. In 2020 its population was a little more than 576,000, the lowest of any state in the country (and lower than the population of [[Washington, D.C.]]).  The state capital is [[Cheyenne (city)|Cheyenne]].  The current Governor is [[Mark Gordon]]. Wyoming defeated the [[Deep State]] [[RINO]] congresswoman [[Liz Cheney]] in her own [[GOP]] primary by a landslide 66-29% in 2022. This was the second most humiliating primary defeat for a [[House]] incumbent in 60 years.

'''Wyoming''' is a [[conservative]] state in the western [[United States]], and the first state to block new [[liberal]] science standards that promote the falsehoods of [[global warming]] and [[evolution]]. Wyoming became a state on July 10, 1890. It was the 44th state to join the union. It is the home of the world-renowned [[Yellowstone National Park]]. In 2020 its population was a little more than 576,000, the lowest of any state in the country (and lower than the population of [[Washington, D.C.]]).  The state capital is [[Cheyenne (city)|Cheyenne]].  The current Governor is [[Mark Gordon]]. Wyoming defeated the [[Deep State]] [[RINO]] congresswoman [[Liz Cheney]] in her own [[GOP]] primary by a landslide, 66-29% in 2022. This was the second most humiliating primary defeat for a [[House]] incumbent in 60 years.

The state Constitution of Wyoming, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''.  It says:

The state Constitution of Wyoming, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''.  It says:

Wyoming is a strongly conservative state, having voted Republican in all Presidential elections from 1968 onwards.  Only Teton County (in the northwest corner of the state, near Grand Teton National Park) is considered reliably Democrat.

Wyoming is a strongly conservative state, having voted Republican in all Presidential elections from 1968 onwards.  Only Teton County (in the northwest corner of the state, near Grand Teton National Park) is considered reliably Democrat.

It was also the first state to extend voting rights to women (primarily in order to have enough voters to qualify for statehood); as such one of its nicknames is The Equality State.

It was also the first state to extend voting rights to women (primarily in order to have enough voters to qualify for statehood); as such, one of its nicknames is The Equality State.

==Elected Officials==

==Elected Officials==

==Energy==

==Energy==

[[File:WY-oil.jpg|thumb|350px]] The Powder River Basin, in northeastern Wyoming, is one of the largest coal-producing region in the world, accounting for 40% of all coal mined in the United States.<ref>See [http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/state/state_energy_profiles.cfm?sid=WY Energy Information Administration, State Report 2009]</ref>  

[[File:WY-oil.jpg|thumb|350px]] The Powder River Basin, in northeastern Wyoming, is one of the largest coal-producing regions in the world, accounting for 40% of all coal mined in the United States.<ref>See [http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/state/state_energy_profiles.cfm?sid=WY Energy Information Administration, State Report 2009]</ref>  

Wyoming's major geologic basins contain some of the largest fossil fuel deposits in the United States. Wyoming's estimated recoverable coal reserves are second only to [[Montana]]’s, its dry natural gas reserves are second only to those in [[Texas]], and its crude oil reserves are among the largest in the Nation. Wyoming has over a dozen of the Nation's largest oil and gas fields, including the Pinedale and Jonah natural gas fields, which rank among the top 10 in the country.  

Wyoming's major geologic basins contain some of the largest fossil fuel deposits in the United States. Wyoming's estimated recoverable coal reserves are second only to [[Montana]]’s, its dry natural gas reserves are second only to those in [[Texas]], and its crude oil reserves are among the largest in the Nation. Wyoming has over a dozen of the Nation's largest oil and gas fields, including the Pinedale and Jonah natural gas fields, which rank among the top 10 in the country.  

===Coal, Electricity, and Renewables===

===Coal, Electricity, and Renewables===

The Powder River Basin in northeastern Wyoming is the largest coal-producing region in the Nation, accounting for nearly two-fifths of all coal mined in the United States. Power River Basin coal seams are thick and facilitate surface mining, making extraction easy and efficient. As a result, the price of Powder River Basin coal at the mine mouth is less than that of coal produced elsewhere in the country. Powder River Basin coal also has lower sulfur content than other coal varieties, making it attractive for electricity generators that must comply with strict emission standards.  

The Powder River Basin in northeastern Wyoming is the largest coal-producing region in the Nation, accounting for nearly two-fifths of all coal mined in the United States. Powder River Basin coal seams are thick and facilitate surface mining, making extraction easy and efficient. As a result, the price of Powder River Basin coal at the mine mouth is less than that of coal produced elsewhere in the country. Powder River Basin coal also has lower sulfur content than other coal varieties, making it attractive for electricity generators that must comply with strict emission standards.  

More than thirty states receive coal from Wyoming, and several Midwestern and Southern states are highly or entirely dependent on Wyoming supply. Two railroads, operating the Powder River Basin Joint Line, move coal out of the Powder River Basin. In May 2005, three train derailments severely damaged the Joint Line, causing the railroads to curtail promised deliveries to electric utilities in several States. The affected utilities were forced to either buy more expensive coal supplies from other sources or reduce coal use by using other, more expensive fuels. A second railroad line serving the Powder River Basin has been proposed to provide an alternative coal transportation route and alleviate bottlenecks on the Joint Line.  

More than thirty states receive coal from Wyoming, and several Midwestern and Southern states are highly or entirely dependent on Wyoming supply. Two railroads, operating the Powder River Basin Joint Line, move coal out of the Powder River Basin. In May 2005, three train derailments severely damaged the Joint Line, causing the railroads to curtail promised deliveries to electric utilities in several States. The affected utilities were forced to either buy more expensive coal supplies from other sources or reduce coal use by using other, more expensive fuels. A second railroad line serving the Powder River Basin has been proposed to provide an alternative coal transportation route and alleviate bottlenecks on the Joint Line.