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Group Forms to Represent Emergency Medical Service Workers
A new organization is giving emergency medical services personnel a unified voice in the Legislature.
February 21, 2020
Bob Geha: Bill Prohibiting ‘Gun Buybacks’ Wins House Approval
A bill aimed at prohibiting gun buybacks using public money won final approval in the House on Wednesday.
February 20, 2020
Tom Burman: Wyoming Working With Clemson to Replace Game
Clemson will pay Wyoming $1.1 million to buy out its contract to play the Cowboys during the 2021 season, according to the contract signed by both parties in July of 2013.
February 20, 2020
Bob Geha: Bill To Increase Per Diem for Wyo Legislators Clears First Hurdle
At least lets call this what it really is. Its an attempt to raise salary and in this environment of deficits time is being wasted on this and its inconsistent with our values," said Rep. Chuck Gray
February 18, 2020
Bob Geha: Statewide Lodging Tax Wins House Approval
A measure that would impose a statewide 5 percent lodging tax on the cost of hotel and motel rooms won final approval Monday from the state House of Representatives.
February 18, 2020
Mills, Wyoming Wants to be Recognized as a City
There are 99 incorporated cities and towns in Wyoming. One of those towns is Mills, on Casper's western flank. The town may soon become a city according to the mayor.
February 17, 2020
Celebrating Wyoming Centenarians: At 105, Woman Advises Eat Chocolate & Drink Wine
After a lifetime filled with adventures, from run-ins with Nazis to climbing the Grand Teton at 76, 105-year-old Inger Koedt shares secret to longevity.
February 16, 2020
Bob Geha: Wyoming Bill Would Boost Minimum Wage to $7.25
Wyoming House Bill would require all businesses in the state to pay their employees at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
February 14, 2020
Industry Leader: Wyoming Uranium Industry on ‘Its Death Bed’
A potential addition to President Donald Trumps budget for the purchase of domestic uranium might not be enough to save Wyomings uranium mining operations, an industry leader said.
February 13, 2020
Bob Geha: Taxpayer Bill of Rights Legislation Introduced
Under this bill, voters would have to approve tax increases and higher debt levels.
February 13, 2020
PILT: Bill Would Investigate Underpayment on Federal Lands
Wyoming would launch an investigation into how the federal government pays fees for its land within the state under a measure awaiting Senate review.
February 13, 2020
Change Orders Boost Capitol Building Construction Cost, but Added Expense Balanced Out
The cost of construction work on the Capitol Square Project in Cheyenne is expected to run about $30 million over original estimates but the extra costs were offset by reductions in other areas, keeping the project within budget.
February 12, 2020
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Delivers 2020 State of the State Address
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon delivered his second State of the State speech today to a joint session of the Wyoming Legislature.
February 11, 2020
State of the State Reaction: “Thank God for the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund”
Legislative reaction to Gov Gordon State of the State address was mild and agreeable although both of their budgets are miles apart.
February 11, 2020
Guns, Taxes, and Time: Bob Geha’s Wyoming Legislature Preview
Wyomings Legislature opens up its budget session on Monday. Cowboy State Daily reporter Bob Geha explains what to expect.
February 10, 2020
Eating Wyoming: There’s Nothing More Cowboy Than Cast Iron Cooking
Do you have old cast iron cookware hanging in your kitchen that hasn't been used since grandma fried her last chicken? Get 'em down and put 'em to use! I will show you how.
February 09, 2020
How The Wyoming Legislature Builds the State Budget: A Primer
On Monday, the 2020 Budget Session of the Wyoming Legislature begins, one that could be somber and frustrating -- considering Gov. MGordon has told lawmakers that they only have around $23.5 million to work with.
February 08, 2020
Wyoming Coal Bankruptcies: Who is Responsible for Reclamation?
Since 2015, six coal companies operating in Wyoming have filed for bankruptcy, causing some to question who will be responsible for reclaiming the defunct operations mines.
February 07, 2020
C.J. Box’s “The Highway” to Become Television Series
Wyoming author C.J. Box will have his book "The Highway" turned into a series on ABC Television for the 2020 - 2021 season.
February 04, 2020
WYDOT Spends 30% of Budget to Keep Wyoming Roads Clear During Winter
WYDOT annually maintains about 6,700 miles of road which will cost roughly $28 million this year on winter road maintenance about 30 percent of its annual budget.
February 04, 2020
Wyoming’s Economy: Trona is Bright Spot for Wyoming Mining
Wyoming is home to the largest trona deposit in the U.S. 50 percent is exported to other countries and the demand is likely to increase.
February 03, 2020