Witzenburger v. State ex rel. Wyoming Community Development Authority

It is with grave concern and regret that I write this dissenting opinion — concern for the State of Wyoming as it seeks to play its unique and important part in the Nation’s energy dilemma — and regret that this court, when the opportunity presented itself in circumstances where — in my judgment— the legal vehicles were available, was unable to affirmatively respond to the legislature’s efforts to solve the minerals-impact problem.

The minerals-industry is causing massive and localized financial and physical discomfiture for Wyoming and its people. This is not because it intends this — but…