November 21^st Meeting

Oppose Municipal bonding authority which could enable local government to purchase investor owned utilities that currently distribute electricity and natural gas.

August 23^rd Meeting

Position urging the Wyoming Department of Transportation expedite the reconstruction of US 287 between Dubois and Togowotee Pass area and that the construction period should be three years with some interruptions, but not total closure.  

Reaffirm favorable position regarding interstate and interlatta long distance telephone services. 

Support passage of a state ethanol tax credit, with a cap of $2 million per facility, by the Wyoming legislature. 

May 17^th  Meeting

Approval of a Public Relations Campaign regarding the economy, basic industry and tax policy. 

Support of HB 101 (Workforce Development) and HB59 Substance Abuse.

Oppose raising severance taxes.

Support petitions of the State of Wyoming and Agriculture and the Minerals industry

requesting Secretary of Interior Gale Norton to rescind the Jack Morrow Hills decision

of former Secretary of Interior Bruce Babbitt.

Agreement to sponsor Wyoming Business Alliance/Wyoming Heritage Foundation

"mini-forums" in selected communities across the state to increase membership.

Support the development of additional four land state highways within the State of

Wyoming, with 200 miles to be completed within ten years.

Support the development of jet airline service in the State of Wyoming.

Recommendation that the Wyoming Energy Commission take action regarding electric

generation transmission, natural gas takeaway and other items.

Support Qwest’s application for long distance and telecommunication services.

Modify the August 24, 2001 Steering Committee motion regarding air service in Wyoming to focus on the importance of intra and interstate air service, regardless of whether reliable service is provided by regional jets or prop jets.

Agreement that the Teton County Land swap project has great economic potential for the state and that Wyoming Business Alliance should be involved.

Support the concept of the Green Mountain Resort Project, including potential state financial assistance by way of bonding.

Support of the Leadership Wyoming endowment agreement framework between the

Wyoming Heritage Foundation and the University of Wyoming.

Position in favor of coal bed methane development.

Decision to prepare a Wyoming Business Alliance briefing "talking points" on timbering and forest service.

Position regarding the State Budget.

Resolution to work with the Western Natural Gas Producers Authority on natural gas

transportation and pricing issues.

Adopt in concept a matching grant infrastructure program for the State of Wyoming.

Develop a Wyoming Business Alliance position regarding the budget for the forthcoming budget session.

Oppose President Clinton’s roadless areas initiative involving some 40 million acres of national forest land in the nation.

Oppose the draft EIS developed by Yellowstone National Park for alternative B and

supporting the county commissioners revised alternative E for winter use in the park.

General Agreement opposing the U.S. Forest Service proposed alternative for the

Thunder Basin National Grasslands EIS.

Reaffirm the Wyoming Business Alliance’s concern about TMDL water policy issues

affecting the state.

Approval of the proposed land swap between the Union Pacific Resources and Bureau

of Land Management and other parties.

Decision to change the name of the Wyoming Heritage Society to the Wyoming Business Alliance and that the name Wyoming Heritage Foundation would remain Wyoming Heritage Foundation.

Change the title of Executive Director to President for the chief paid staff person

and to change the titles for the volunteer leadership from President, Vice-President and Past President to Chairman, Vice Chairman and Past Chairman.

Adopt the Leadership Wyoming program and the partnership with the University of Wyoming.

Reaffirm the Wyoming Business Alliance’s (Wyoming Heritage Society) support of

Brownfields legislation (SF147) and to convey to the Governor our support for its passage.

Change the Wyoming Heritage Society’s name.

Proceed with the Heritage 200 Campaign, comprised of: Center for Leadership and

Public Service; Enterprise Center; The Wyoming Forum and Membership Development.

Approve a resolution supporting the efficiency, concepts and philosophy of the

Royalty-In-Kind legislation, at the federal level HB 3334.

Discussion regarding affiliation by the Wyoming Heritage Society with People for the West.

Support for Wyoming Business Council.

Motion to develop a Wyoming Heritage Society statement regarding air service in

Wyoming in conjunction with the Wyoming Operators Association.

Support and endorse the Steering Committee for Economic Development’s

recommendations regarding a new economic initiative for Wyoming, the

Wyoming Business Council.

Consensus for Wyoming Heritage Society to express concern about limiting

snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park.

Support a Wyoming Heritage Society "Statement on Education Principles".

Endorsement of the Governor and RAC and to advise the Department of Interior of the wishes of the main sectors of the Wyoming Community, through broad-based local input so the Wyoming RAC will continue to truly reflect the interests of Wyoming.