Article: EDITORIAL: New plans for economic growth seem to be working.

Aug. 29--Southeast Wyoming is taking some important steps forward in attracting new residents and businesses.

Some of the actions clearly are innovative; others are not so clear cut.

Consider Chugwater for an example.

In order to attract more people to this charming community in Platte County, the town fathers are offering free land to anyone who meets some basic guidelines and is willing to build a house there.

Believe it or not, some people have taken the bait. Two single people and a Michigan family have qualified for the free land and hope to build soon.

Chugwater officials say the program has been such a success that ...

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