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Bill To Ban Tracking Of Wyoming Gun, Ammo Sales Heads To House Floor
Speaking in support of a bill that would ban the tracking of gun and ammo sales, Sen. Anthony Bouchard said "everything you buy is tracked and data is sold. The problem is on the gun side, that data could be used for nefarious purposes.â
Mark HeinzMarch 04, 2024
Hageman Applauds Supreme Court Ruling That Trump Canât Be Left Off Ballots
Rep. Harriet Hageman told Cowboy State Daily she found the U.S. Supreme Courtâs unanimous ruling Monday that former President Trump cannot be barred from statesâ election ballots to be a âcommon sense decision.â
Leo WolfsonMarch 04, 2024
A Frustrated Driskill Says Wyoming Senate Has Become âDivisive, Meanâ
Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill says heâs frustrated and very discontent with the state of affairs in the state Senate, which he says has become a âdivisive, meanâ group.
Leo WolfsonMarch 02, 2024
Gordon Signs First Three Bills Of 2024 Legislature Into Law
On Friday afternoon, Gov. Mark Gordon signed the first three bills into law to come out of the 2024 legislative session.
Leo WolfsonMarch 02, 2024
Proposed One-Time 25% Property Tax Cut Would Include Most Wyoming Homes
A bill that would allow a one-time, 25% cut of property taxes for homes worth $3 million or less in Wyoming advanced Friday.
Leo WolfsonMarch 02, 2024
âNo-Brainerâ: Bill To Restore Concealed Carry For Some Felons Passes Easily
A bill to restore the rights of non-violent felons to concealed firearms permits was described as âawesomeâ and a "no-brainer" by members of both parties in a Legislative committee that passed it Friday.
Mark HeinzMarch 01, 2024
Sponsor Of Bill To Pay For Private School Wonât Support It After Rash Of Changes
State Rep. Ken Clouston of Gillette said his educational savings account bill, which would give parents money for private schools, has been changed to the point that he wonât support it anymore.
Leo WolfsonMarch 01, 2024
200 Rally Against Gravel Pit, Say It Would Ruin Casper Mountain Public Land
About 200 area residents gathered in Casper on Thursday night to rally against a proposal to mine gravel on state-owned land near Casper Mountain. They say it could impact property values, water quality and public safety.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 01, 2024
Bill Would Help Wyoming Judges Block Parents From Abducting Their Own Kids
A bill that would help Wyoming judges freeze passports and issue other orders to block child abductions by parents or guardians is moving quickly through the Legislature with almost no resistance.
Clair McFarlandMarch 01, 2024
Trio Of Wyoming Property Tax Relief Bills Near Finish Line
Three property tax relief proposals were passed by a Senate committee Thursday, leaving only one more step before they head to the governorâs desk for review.
Leo WolfsonMarch 01, 2024
Wyoming House Asks Senate To Add A Whopping $651 Million To Close $1 Billion Gap
The Wyoming House played its first move in the biennial state budget negotiating process on Thursday, asking the Senate to add a whopping $651 million in spending to help close a $1 billion gap.
Leo WolfsonMarch 01, 2024
Barrasso In The Hunt To Replace McConnell As Top Senate Republican
Although Sen. John Barrasso isn't favored to replace Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the U.S. Senate, analysts say if favorites Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. John Thune "beat each other up enough," Barrasso could rise to the top.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 29, 2024
Wyoming Energy Industries Plead To Restore $350M Cut From Governor's Energy Program
Leaders of Wyomingâs energy industries are pleading with legislators to restore nearly $350 million slashed from the governorâs Energy Matching Funds program. Sen. Cheri Steinmetz disagreed calling it a "slush fund for the governor."
Leo WolfsonFebruary 29, 2024
Bill Banning Wyoming Schools From Keeping Secrets From Parents Passes House
After passing the state House on Thursday, a bill that would ban Wyoming schools from keeping health care secrets from parents or teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity without permission from parents moved back to the Senate.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 29, 2024
Bill To Protect Small Wyoming Home Day Cares From HOAs Moves To Senate
A bipartisan bill classifying small Wyoming home day cares as "residential" so homeowner associations can't forbid them passed a committee vote Thursday and is headed to the Senate floor.Â
Clair McFarlandFebruary 29, 2024
Bill Sailing Through To Mandate Licenses for Wyoming Abortion Doctors, Clinics
A bill that would mandate Wyoming surgical facilities and doctors who do abortions be licensed is sailing through the Legislature with little pushback.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 29, 2024
House Speaker Sommers May Run For State Senate After Session
With Wednesdayâs announcement by state Sen. Fred Baldwin that he wonât run for re-election, House Speaker Albert Sommers said he might run for Baldwinâs Senate seat.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 29, 2024
Sparks Fly At Heated Riverton Library Meeting Over American Library Association
A nationwide controversy over whether the American Library Association still serves local libraries or is trying to radicalize them boiled over in Riverton during a heated library board meeting.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 29, 2024
Only Two Wyoming House Republicans Opposed Bill To Eliminate Gun-Free Zones
A bill to eliminate gun-free zones passed by a massive 54 - 7 margin on Tuesday with only two Republicans voting against it. One said he opposed it because a school district should have the right to decide while another wouldn't return calls or emails to explain his position.
Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2024
Wyoming Homeschool Parents Blast Plan To Give Money For Private Schools
Wyoming homeschool parents blasted a bill Wednesday that would create an education savings account to give money for kids to go to private schools citing concern it would set in motion a slippery slope of government regulation over homeschool education.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2024
Wyoming Bill To Make Sex Traffickers Register Clears House Committee
A bill that would make convicted sex traffickers register as sex offenders in Wyoming cleared the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, and now must survive three readings in the House before becoming law.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024
Locals Outraged Over Potential Gravel Mine Near Casper Mountain
Many Casper citizens are outraged over a potential gravel mine near Casper Mountain. They say property values will plummet and health issues will arise from blowing dust -- not to mention an increase in noise, pollution and impacts to wildlife and rivers.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 28, 2024
Message Received: Driskill Makes Surprise Picks For Wyoming Budget Negotiations
Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill made some surprise picks to hash out the state budget Tuesday, saying the Senate âspoke really clearly that they wanted a conservative approach.â
Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2024
House Votes To Eliminate Wyomingâs Gun-Free Zones
A bill that would eliminate gun-free zones in Wyoming schools and some other public places was passed by the state House by a wide margin Tuesday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2024