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Environment
No, Wyoming is not banning electric cars
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Travel
No, airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals when your flight is canceled
Many airlines will pay for hotels and meals in the event of a flight cancellation, but they aren’t legally required to do so.
Travel
No, airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals when your flight is canceled
Southwest and other airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals amid canceled flights, but many have policies in place to do so.
Travel
No, most airports are not ditching the 3.4-ounce liquid carry-on rule in 2024
The carry-on liquid limit isn’t changing in the U.S. or at most airports worldwide, at least for now.
Travel
No, most airports are not eliminating the 3.4 ounce container limit for liquids in carry-ons in 2024
Most airports don’t plan to eliminate liquid carry-on bag restrictions at the moment, but new CT scanners are making rule changes possible for some.
Travel
No, your driver’s license does not need to be a REAL ID to get you on a domestic flight yet
In 2021 DHS said only 43% of driver’s licenses were REAL IDs. If you want to use your license to fly in the U.S. after May 2025, it will need to be a REAL ID.
Travel
No, your driver’s license does not need to be a REAL ID to get you on a domestic flight yet
In 2021 DHS said only 43% of driver’s licenses were REAL IDs. If you want to use your license to fly in the U.S. after May 2025, it will need to be a REAL ID.
Travel
Yes, TSA can mandate masks on planes and trains after legal challenge
The Supreme Court let a ruling stand that gives the TSA authority to require mask-wearing on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation.
Travel
Yes, renewing your passport online is now an option
The State Department is running limited-time pilots to test a system for online passport renewals. Only certain people qualify for online renewals.
Travel
Yes, you can now renew your passport online
The State Department is testing online passport renewals through limited time pilot programs. Online renewals must meet certain conditions.
Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Travel
No, airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals when your flight is canceled
Many airlines will pay for hotels and meals in the event of a flight cancellation, but they aren’t legally required to do so.
Travel
No, airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals when your flight is canceled
Southwest and other airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals amid canceled flights, but many have policies in place to do so.
Travel
No, most airports are not ditching the 3.4-ounce liquid carry-on rule in 2024
The carry-on liquid limit isn’t changing in the U.S. or at most airports worldwide, at least for now.
Travel
No, most airports are not eliminating the 3.4 ounce container limit for liquids in carry-ons in 2024
Most airports don’t plan to eliminate liquid carry-on bag restrictions at the moment, but new CT scanners are making rule changes possible for some.
Travel
No, your driver’s license does not need to be a REAL ID to get you on a domestic flight yet
In 2021 DHS said only 43% of driver’s licenses were REAL IDs. If you want to use your license to fly in the U.S. after May 2025, it will need to be a REAL ID.
Travel
No, your driver’s license does not need to be a REAL ID to get you on a domestic flight yet
In 2021 DHS said only 43% of driver’s licenses were REAL IDs. If you want to use your license to fly in the U.S. after May 2025, it will need to be a REAL ID.
Travel
Yes, TSA can mandate masks on planes and trains after legal challenge
The Supreme Court let a ruling stand that gives the TSA authority to require mask-wearing on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation.
Travel
Yes, renewing your passport online is now an option
The State Department is running limited-time pilots to test a system for online passport renewals. Only certain people qualify for online renewals.
Travel
Yes, you can now renew your passport online
The State Department is testing online passport renewals through limited time pilot programs. Online renewals must meet certain conditions.
Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
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