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Laramie
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Laramie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips bill, which exempts the first $25,000 in tips for workers earning under $160,000, and the bill now moves to the House. Wyoming service workers remain cautious but optimistic as they await full details+ some worry that customer tips may fall. Cowboy State Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips Act today — the bill needs House and presidential approval — which would let blue-collar workers deduct up to $25,000 from taxable income on cash tips if they earn up to $160,000. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis praised the measure as a victory that will help workers keep more of their earnings. Laramie Live
- ➤ Senator John Barrasso introduced a bill to remove restrictions on coal, oil, gas and nuclear projects at international financial institutions and to cut US funding to the World Bank by 50% until those policies change—co-sponsors include Senators Cynthia Lummis, Ted Cruz, Pete Ricketts, Marsha Blackburn, Mike Lee and Bill Hagerty in a push to address global energy poverty. Laramie Live
- ➤ Campbell, Johnson and Sheridan counties are applying for FEMA grant funding to map underground coal seam fires that can ignite wildfires in northeastern Wyoming. A stakeholder meeting is scheduled today at 5:30 p.m. at the Campbell County Courthouse (where elected officials and local residents will learn about the mapping project). Cowboy State Daily
- ➤ The University of Wyoming’s Army ROTC Cowboy Battalion commissioned seven cadets as Army second lieutenants on Saturday evening—marking the event as a milestone for the unit. Laramie Boomerang
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
7:30-9:20 p.m. — 7th Street Studios @ Laramie Plains Civic Center — Ticket price not listed — Experience the captivating blend of Irish music and dance that tells a rich historical story.
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Whatfest Fundraiser Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Gryphon Theatre — $10 suggested donation — Celebrate 20 years of WhatFest with music and raffles at this fundraising concert.
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Personal Property Auction for the Estate of Jack and Geraldene Beavers
Auction starts at 10 a.m. — 812 S 22nd St, Laramie, WY — Cash or check only — Bid on unique items from the estate of Jack and Geraldene Beavers.
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