Forest Service’s rural schools payout includes $4.5M for WyomingWyoming Public RadioThe federal government owns nearly half the land in Wyoming. That gives Wyomingites easy access to national public lands but also means they miss out on property tax revenue. The federal Secure Rural Schools prog ram aims to rectify and will give Wyoming $4.5 million this year to support rural schools and roads. Payments will go to most Wyoming counties, ranging from $715,000 to Fremont County to $5,000 for Weston County, Wyoming Public Radio reports. Read the full story and see the breakdown for all eligible counties. Sheridan County clerk clashes with commission over responsibilities againThe Sheridan PressA memorandum of understanding signed by the Sheridan County clerk and board of county commissioners is no longer working, said Clerk and Recorder Eda Schunk Thompson. “My biggest regret is that I didn’t let it play out and go to court,” Schunk Thompson said. In June 2023, The Sheridan Press reported Schunk Thompson wanted responsibilities then held by the county’s business office to be transferred to the clerk’s office, but the commissioners pushed back on the desire. Read the full story. Fremont County commissioners approve raises amid budget strainThe RangerFremont County commissioners unanimously voted to increase salaries for elected officials – including themselves – beginning with the next term cycle. They approved sweeping 20% raises after a lengthy discussion centered on inflation, recruitment, retention and county finances amid growing uncertainty surrounding Wyoming’s evolving property tax landscape, The Ranger reports. Read the full story. Sweetwater County commissioners approve salary increasesGreen River StarFor the first time in over a decade, the salary for future members of the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners is set to rise. The increase was approved by the current board, along with the authorization of the salaries for other elected officials. Commissioners are responsible for setting elected officials’ salaries every four years under state law, the Green River Star reports. Read the full story. The post Local Lookout: Fed payments for schools | Sheridan County clash | Setting county salaries appeared first on WyoFile . ...read more read less