CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Gov. Full Article at Newsday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal is back in Cheyenne following his weeklong visit to the Middle East to show support for the state’s troops serving there. Full Article at The Picayune Item

Supporters of a new tax say it's only fair for wind projects to contribute to state and local governments equal to other energy industries. Full Article at San Francisco Chronicle

Following stops in Kuwait and Iraq, Gov. Haley Barbour has traveled to Afghanistan to visit with Mississippi National Guardsmen who are serving in the war there. Barbour, a Republican, is traveling with Republican Gov. Full Article at The Clarion-Ledger

Perdue is touring the area as part of a delegation of governors rounded out by Haley Barbour of Mississippi, Ted Kulongoski of Oregon and Dave Freudenthal of Wyoming. Full Article at Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Gov. Haley Barbour is spending part of this week in the Middle East, where more than 3,500 Mississippians are serving in Iraq. Barbour, a Republican, is traveling with Republican Gov. Sonny Perdue of Georgia, as well as Democratic Govs. Full Article at The Clarion-Ledger

Maybe it’s the tough times, but gaining the competitive edge seems to be on the minds of state officials more than usual. Wyoming Gov. Full Article at Stateline.org

tool goes here JACKSON, Wyo. — Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal warned western state lawmakers that despite easy platitudes about working together, competition among the states often blocks interstate cooperation. Full Article at Centre Daily Times

JACKSON, Wyo. - Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal warned western state lawmakers that despite easy platitudes about working together, competition among the states often blocks interstate cooperation. Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor

JACKSON, Wyo. - Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal warned Western state lawmakers gathered in Jackson for an energy symposium that competition among the states is a natural impediment to interstate cooperation. Full Article at The Seattle Times

Clifford Hansen returned to ranching after leaving public office. Full Article at Denver Post