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Gordon’s vetoes detailed
Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed 14 footnotes to the Legislatures supplemental budget bill on Tuesday, saying many of them went beyond what is allowed under Wyomings Constitution.
February 27, 2019
Hicks predicts difficult budget sessions in 2020
If it was difficult for the House and Senate to reach an agreement on the states supplemental budget this year, things could get very tough next year when the Legislature reviews a 2-year budget, said a legislative leader.
February 27, 2019
Public documents bill headed to governor
A measure that would require government officials to turn over public documents within 30 days of receiving a request for their release is on its way to the desk of Gov. Mark Gordon.
February 26, 2019
Authorization to sue Washington clears Senate
Wyomings Legislature could launch legal action against the state of Washington over its refusal to allow the construction of coal export terminals under legislation approved by the Senate on Monday.
February 26, 2019
In Brief: Plan to give state say over some Cheyenne planning approved by Senate
A plan to give Wyoming more of a say in planning in a 16-block area near the Capitol won final approval Tuesday from the state House.
February 26, 2019
In Brief: Bill to encourage sale of old power plants clears House
A measure designed to encourage utilities to sell aging coal-fired power plants rather than close them was approved by the House on Tuesday.
February 26, 2019
In Brief: Capital construction bill heads back to Senate after House approval
A measure that would provide about $50 million in state money for various government construction projects won final approval from the House on Tuesday.
February 26, 2019
Medicaid work requirement bill nears final reading
A bill that would require Medicaid recipients to work or attend school is nearing its final House vote.
February 26, 2019
Senate kills lodging tax bill
A measure that would have imposed a statewide 5 percent tax on hotel and motel stays was killed by the Senate on Monday.
February 26, 2019
In Brief: Hemp bill clears Senate
A bill legalizing the production and possession of hemp and hemp products and setting up a regulatory process for the crop was approved by the Senate on Monday.
February 26, 2019
In Brief: House rejects significant changes to animal cruelty bill
Significant Senate changes to a bill originally designed to create a felony crime of animal cruelty were rejected Monday by representatives.
February 25, 2019
Unable to eliminate brucellosis, officials focus on containment
Snubbing out a disease that causes cattle, elk and bison to abort their calves may not be feasible, but Wyoming is working to ensure it remains contained.
February 24, 2019
Income tax, party switching dead, lodging tax alive
The last of three bills that would have put restrictions on when voters can change party affiliations was among a number to die this week as the Legislature neared the end of its general session.
February 23, 2019
Coalition to sue over state’s new grizzly hunt law
A coalition of environmental groups plans to sue the state over a new law giving it the authority to conduct grizzly bear hunts.
February 23, 2019
Wyoming Legislature: Where they are
Here is the status of some bills making their way through the Legislatures general session:
February 23, 2019
Fifty years later, Black 14 member talks about race relations in Wyoming
Fifty years after the Black 14 were expelled from the University of Wyoming varsity football team, a Black 14 member said racism and ignorance still boils under Wyomings skin.
February 23, 2019
Lodging tax bill moves forward in Senate
A bill that would impose a statewide 5 percent tax on hotel and motel stays was approved in its first Senate review on Thursday.
February 22, 2019
Medicaid study bill nears last House vote
The state needs updated information on Medicaid costs if it is to decide in the future to expand eligibility for the program, according to a state representative.
February 22, 2019
In Brief: Party switching bill dies in Senate
A bill that would have restricted when voters can change their party affiliations died in its first reading in the Senate on Thursday.
February 22, 2019
Animal abuse measure amended to remove felony language
A measure that would have made it a felony to repeatedly abuse animals is heading for a Senate review, but without the felony penalty language.
February 21, 2019
Senator says discussion of Wyoming’s tax structure must continue
Attempts to change Wyomings tax structure must continue despite the defeat of a bill that would have created a corporate income tax, according to a legislative leader.
February 21, 2019
In Brief: Medicaid study bill clears first House hurdle
A proposed study into the cost of Medicaid expansion barely cleared the House on Wednesday.
February 21, 2019
In Brief: Effort to restructure Legislature’s schedule fails
An effort to restructure the meeting schedule for the Legislature was defeated Wednesday in its first review by the full Senate.
February 21, 2019
In Brief: UW dorm bill scaled back
A measure that would let the University of Wyoming borrow $88 million to build new dormitories was cut significantly Wednesday.
February 21, 2019