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Legislators Look For Ways To Exempt American Indians From Online Sales Tax
Sen. Affie Ellis said the bill would ensure that "if you're an Indian person and you're purchasing something online that would normally be subject to state sales tax, on the reservation, then you are exempt."
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2022
Cheyenne Rep Says Legislators Wasted Session On Guns And Abortion Bills
Rep. Landon Brown said legislators should have been focused on budget issues and redistricting but instead wasted time on guns, abortion and "other non-issues".
March 15, 2022
Ethete Legislator Claims Fellow Lawmaker Made Death Threat Against Her
Rep. Andi LeBeau, D-Ethete, said she was recovering from a death threat made by fellow legislator Rep. John Romero-Martinez, R-Cheyenne.
Clair McFarlandMarch 15, 2022
Management Council Will Determine If Formal Investigation Against Bouchard Will Be Launched
Senate President Dan Dockstader said the Legislature's Management Council will determine if Bouchard's actions warrant a formal investigation.
March 15, 2022
Wyoming In Lowest Quadrant For College Costs in NCAA Basketball Tournament
Of the 68 teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Wyoming is the 10th lowest for out-of-state costs to obtain a four-year degree at $133,000. Duke is the highest at $326,000.
Jimmy OrrMarch 15, 2022
Two-Year Covid Anniversary: Gordon Says Wyoming Handled Pandemic “Very Well”
Gordon said Wyoming was one of seven states not to issue a 'stay-at-home' order and that was the right decision. "I'm very proud we stood up for people's liberties," he said.
March 14, 2022
Hageman Campaign Creates ‘Cheney For Virginia’ Website
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman has doubled down on her claims that her Republican primary opponent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is not a true Wyomingite by creating a spoof website called "Liz Cheney for Virginia."
March 14, 2022
Legislators Concerned Police Put Themselves Above The Law; Prosecutors Disagree
While discussing a gun rights bill that he believed was weak, Rep. Bob Wharff said he knows of two instances where county prosecutors refused to charge police officers implicated in wrongdoing.
Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2022
Wyo Hospital Association President Lodges Complaint Against Bouchard
The president of the Wyoming Hospital Association has filed a complaint against Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, and described him as "combative" and "disrespectful."
March 11, 2022
Republican National Committee Sues Cheney, Jan. 6 Committee
The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and her fellow legislators that sit on the committee investigating the events of the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
March 11, 2022
Wyoming Virtual Currency Plan Clears House
A plan to make Wyoming the first state with its own virtual currency won final approval from the House on Thursday.
March 11, 2022
Sen. Bouchard Removed From Committee Assignments After Tense Vote
By nearly a 2 - 1 vote on Thursday, Wyoming State Sen. Anthony Bouchard was removed from his committee assignments after a number of serious charges -- including threatening others members -- were levied against him by Senate leadership.
Jimmy OrrMarch 11, 2022
Nuclear Power Plant, Storage Bill Passes Wyoming Senate, Headed Back To House
A bill that would adjust the state's rules for regulating nuclear power plants and waste storage facilities, prepared in anticipation of the construction of a nuclear power plant near Kemmerer, cleared the Wyoming Senate on Thursday.
March 11, 2022
Wyoming Abortion Ban Bill Approved With Rape And Incest Exemption
During the third reading of the bill Thursday morning, Sen. Case urged the Senate to vote against it, calling it a form of bondage. The bill passed 24-5 with one excused.
March 10, 2022
“Second Amendment Protection Act” Clears House By 43 – 15 Margin
Opponents of the bill said it provides no actual protection of Second Amendment rights. "It says one branch of government is going to hold the other branch accountable and that fails every time," said Rep. Robert Wharff (R-Evanston).
March 10, 2022
No Critical Race Theory Bills Made It Through 2022 Wyoming Legislative Session
Sen. Anthony Bouchard said the legislature's failure to pass any Critical Race Theory bills could cause Wyoming to lose its designation as a 'red state.'
March 10, 2022
Bill Prohibiting Electronic ‘Stalking’ Moves Ahead In House
Senate File 100, which was approved Tuesday in its first review by the full House, would create a crime covering those who use electronic devices such as Apple "AirTags," Tiles, or cell phones to stalk people.
March 09, 2022
Trump-Backed Crossover Voting Bill Dies In Wyoming House
The Trump-backed crossover voting bill, aimed at stopping voters from switching parties to influence the results of an election, failed on Tuesday when it was not considered by the House of Representatives.
March 09, 2022
Bill That Allows Wyoming To Issue Own Digital Currency Moving Through House
A plan to make Wyoming the only state in the nation with its own digital currency won initial approval from the state House on Tuesday.
March 09, 2022
Bill Outlawing Abortions Moves On In Wyoming State Senate
A bill that would ban abortions in Wyoming should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe vs. Wade won initial approval from the Senate on Tuesday.
March 09, 2022
Biden Bans Russian Oil; Cheney, Hageman Come Together In Praise Of Decision
President Joe Biden on Tuesday banned all oil imports from Russia due to the Ukraine invasion, and managed to bring together two political foes in the process.
March 08, 2022
Flu Tracking In Wyo Back After Two Years, Infections Slightly Above Projections
After a hiatus of nearly two years, the Wyoming Department of Health is tracking influenza infections once again.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2022
Civics Transparency Bill Dies In Wyoming House Education Committee
A bill that would have required teachers to post their class materials online for public view died in a Wyoming House of Representatives committee meeting Monday.
March 08, 2022
Bill Making Meth Use By Pregnant Women A Felony Dies In Senate
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, told the Senate he opposed the bill because he wanted to see more emphasis on treatment and was worried women would get abortions in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2022