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Chloeâs Law, A Ban On Transgender Treatments For Kids, Passes Wyoming Senate
The Wyoming Senate passed Chloeâs Law on Tuesday, which would ban transgender treatments for kids, sending it to the House for consideration.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024
Wyoming House Kills Bill That Would Have Eliminated Property Tax For Most Residents
The Wyoming House on Tuesday killed a high profile bill that would have eliminated property tax for 97% of state residents in exchange for hiking the sales tax by 2%. âThe status quo is always protected,â the sponsor of the bill said.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2024
Wyoming Senate Passes Raft Of Reforms For Energy Rates, Policies
The Wyoming Senate on Tuesday passed a number of bills that aim to reform the stateâs electricity rate and other energy policies.
Pat MaioFebruary 28, 2024
Bill To Promote Wyomingâs âOtherâ Outdoor Rec Options Sails Through
Bill to help Wyoming could become hot destinations for outdoor recreation outside major draws sails through Senate committee Tuesday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 27, 2024
Bill Banning Forced Use Of Preferred Pronouns Passes Wyoming Senate
A bill that would ban Wyoming state and county governments, along with public schools, from forcing people to use preferred gender pronouns passed the Senate on Tuesday and now moves to the House for consideration.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
In Rare Move, Gov. Mark Gordon Vetoes Chuck Grayâs Proposed ESG Rules
In a rare move for a Wyoming governor, Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that heâs line-item vetoing parts of Secretary of State Chuck Grayâs proposed rules for ESG investing.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
House Makes Massive Changes To Blockbuster Wyoming Tax Relief Bill
A property tax bill that would lead to a massive overhaul to Wyomingâs taxation system received some significant changes on Monday that soften the legislation and reduce Wyomingâs commitment to it.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
Wyoming Legislature Already Talking Special Session Over $1 Billion Budget Rift
A massive $1 billion rift between the Wyoming Senate and House versions of the budget is already fueling talks of a special session to hash it out.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
Bill Banning Wyoming Schools From Hiding Gender Transitions From Parents Advances
A legislative committee advanced a bill to the House floor Monday that would require schools to notify parents about changes in the health and emotional treatments their students get, including help with gender transitioning.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 26, 2024
Bill To Stop Credit Card Tracking Of Gun Sales In Wyoming Advances
A bill to ban credit card companies from tracking firearms purchases in Wyoming was passed by the state Senate on Friday. It could prevent what amounts to a federal gun registry, supporters say.
Mark HeinzFebruary 26, 2024
$40M For Wyoming 988 Suicide Hotline Barely Alive With $900 Million Gap To Fill
A bill that would have put $40 million into a trust for Wyomingâs 988 suicide centers failed last week. Meanwhile, a $40 million budget amendment for the same purpose is still alive, but barely as the House and Senate look to bridge a $900 million budget gap.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 26, 2024
Wyoming Delegation: Everyone Wants Internal Combustion Engines, Enough With EV Nonsense
In a letter to President Biden this week, Wyoming's congressional delegation said internal combustion engines are what everyone wants, and that an EV proposal from Biden to revise emission standards is âa disaster and needs to go.â
Pat MaioFebruary 24, 2024
Wyoming Property-Sales Tax Swap Barely Passes After Drama-Filled House Debate
A bill that would exempt about 97% of Wyoming homeowners from paying property tax in exchange for a 2% sales tax hike barely passed the state House on Friday after an emotional, drama-filled debate.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 24, 2024
House Passes Bill Giving Wyoming Parents More Power In Courts, Schools
The Wyoming House has passed a bill that would give parents more power over their children, and courts and schools less.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2024
Poll Shows Illegal Immigration Is No. 1 Priority For Wyoming Republicans
A recent survey shows that stopping illegal immigration is by far the most important issue for Wyoming Republicans.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 24, 2024
Hageman: Border Security And Immigration No. 1 Threat To US
During a town hall meeting in Rock Springs, Wyoming, on Thursday, Harriet Hageman said the growing border crisis is the No. 1 threat to the U.S., and that weâre only months away from having a new president.
February 23, 2024
$900 Million Rift Separates Wyoming Senate And House Budgets
The Wyoming Senate and House both completed their biennial budgets late Thursday night with a massive fiscal rift of roughly $900 million separating the two. Last yearâs supplemental budget featured a $30 million difference between the two chambers.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 23, 2024
House Hikes Benefits For Family Of Slain Sheridan Cop, But Itâs Not Unanimous
Some Wyoming House members spoke against raising the death benefits for the family of a slain Sheridan cop Thursday, but it passed easily anyway.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 23, 2024
Senate Committee Passes Bill To Let Wyoming Create Its Own State Guard
A bill allowing Wyoming to organize its own state militia or guard that passed through to the Senate floor Tuesday would be organized with a chain of command, not just a bunch of guys with guns.
Mark HeinzFebruary 23, 2024
Wyoming Senate Axes $118M In Major School Construction Projects From Budget
On two close votes, the Wyoming Senate voted Thursday to cut the entire $111.8 million budgeted over the next two years for major school constructions projects.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 22, 2024
Wyoming House Says UW Can Keep $100K Despite Teaching Transgender Treatments
The Wyoming House of Representatives changed course Wednesday and voted against using the budget to strip $100,000 from the University of Wyoming for teaching gender-transition treatments to medical students.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 22, 2024
Amendment Ties Kelly Parcel Sale To Fate Of Controversial BLM Rock Springs Plan
The Wyoming House passed an amendment late Wednesday night that would tie the sale of the Kelly Parcel to the National Park Service to the fate of the BLMâs controversial Rock Springs management plan.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 22, 2024
âMonolith Of Wokenessâ: Senate Votes To Defund UW Gender Studies, Diversity Office
One of the most heated budget debates in the Wyoming Legislature on Wednesday was around amendments to defund the UW Diversity Office and Gender Studies program. Sen. Charlie Scott called the UW a âmonolith of wokeness.â
Leo WolfsonFebruary 22, 2024
Wyoming Senate Kills Bill To Make Adults Who Sext Kids Register As Sex Offenders
A proposed law that would have made people who send obscene material to minors register as sex offenders failed to pass the Wyoming Senate on Wednesday.Â
Clair McFarlandFebruary 22, 2024