Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
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🏘️ Community
On Tuesday, community members voiced support for Gillette Reproductive Health funding during a City Council meeting — the input came ahead of the budget reading.
📰 Economy
On May 22nd, the Department of Workforce Services and Workforce Development Council launched the Forge Your Future campaign to show Wyomingites that they can find well-paying jobs in fields such as construction, manufacturing, trades, healthcare, and tourism—providing job seekers with training paths and career profiles from home. The video series, funded by ARPA dollars, will roll out through 2026 and features profiles like that of Ellie Filius from Mountain Meadow Mill.
🏛️ Government
White House officials are considering raising the threshold for FEMA help so that federal funding will only come when disasters cause over $4.4 million in public infrastructure damage.
A Wyoming homeland security official said that towns with small budgets might struggle to cover rebuilding costs if disasters do not meet the new limit.
Wyoming lawmakers voted to draft a bill that would create a felony charge for an adult stalking a minor if the minor is at least three years younger than the offender—this proposed law aims to strengthen protections for young people.
🎉 Gillette Events
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Shrek The Musical
7-10 p.m. — CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities — Ticket availability limited — Enjoy the beloved story of Shrek brought to life in this musical adventure.
Donkey Creek Summer Solstice 5K
6:15-7:30 p.m. — Dalbey Memorial Park — Entry fee required — Run along the scenic Donkey Creek Pathway and embrace the summer solstice with fellow participants.
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