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Bob Geha: Wyoming Legislature Week in Review
Wyomings Legislature ended the first week of its budget session Friday with a deadline for the introduction of bills to be considered during the budget session.
February 15, 2020
House kills ‘Defend the Guard Act’
A measure designed to ban the deployment of Wyoming National Guard members without a formal declaration of war failed to clear introduction in the House on Friday.
February 15, 2020
Wyoming Weatherman Don Day’s Forecast for February 14
We do see another weather system that will bring snow back into Wyoming late Saturday but especially into Sunday.
February 14, 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
Don Day Wyoming Weather forecast for Thursday, February 13
Here's Wyoming's weatherman Don Day with the Wyoming forecast for Thursday, February 13.
February 13, 2020
Bob Geha: Wyoming State Income Tax Proposed
A bill that would impose Wyomings first state income tax has been proposed for consideration by the Legislature.
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
Barrasso on a Bernie – Trump Election: People Will Reject Socialism
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said in a hypothetical matchup between President Trump and Democratic candidate for president Sen. Bernie Sanders, voters will give the president another four years.
February 12, 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
Don Day’s Wyoming Weather Forecast for Wednesday, February 12
Here is Wyoming weatherman Don Day's weather forecast for Wednesday, February 12. If you are looking forward to a three-day weekend, pay attention!
February 12, 2020
Cheyenne Students Ask Josh Allen to Come Back for Read Across America Week
Students at Prairie Wind Elementary School are asking Buffalo Bills quarterback and former University of Wyoming standout Josh Allen to return to the Cowboy State in March.
February 11, 2020
Interstate 80 Toll Road Bill Dies Quick Death
If you were worried about Interstate 80 turning into a toll road, put those worries to bed.
February 11, 2020
FCC Chairman Visits Wind River Reservation for Gigabit-Speed Broadband Deployment
Wind River Internet is receiving over $4 million from the Connect America Fund Phase II auction to deploy gigabit speed service to 849 rural homes and businesses on the reservation.
February 11, 2020
Dave Simpson: I’ve Got Just the Solution for UW President
About a year ago, trustees from the University of Wyoming got on a plane and flew down to Arizona to interrupt the university president's vacation with the news that they wouldn't be renewing her contract. Surprise! Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
Dave SimpsonFebruary 11, 2020
Lodging Tax: $21.5 Million Raised Statewide in 2019
A statewide lodging tax bill is being proposed again this year at the Wyoming legislature. Only five states have lodging tax rates lower than Wyoming.
Wendy CorrFebruary 11, 2020
Sundance Winter Festival This Weekend: Racing on Skis, Barstools, Inner Tubes
The Sundance Winter Festival on Saturday is a mix of activities aimed at creating a little fun in the middle of Wyomings long winters.
February 11, 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
Wyoming Legislature: Medicaid Expansion Bill Fails Introduction
A measure that would have laid out a plan for the expansion of Medicaid insurance coverage to more Wyoming residents failed to win introduction Monday on the first day of the Legislatures budget session.
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
Cat Urbigkit’s Legislative Preview: State Land Transfers, Wolves, Brucellosis
Here are the issues Range Writing columnist Cat Urbigkit is paying attention to as the Wyoming State Legislature convenes Monday.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 09, 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