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Bill would let UW borrow $88 million for new dorms
A proposal to let the University of Wyoming borrow $88 million to build new dormitories is under consideration by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
February 20, 2019
In Brief: Animal cruelty bill undergoes major changes in committee
A bill that was designed to create a felony crime of animal abuse for repeat offenders was significantly changed by a Senate committee on Tuesday.
February 20, 2019
In Brief: Party switching bill clears Senate committee
People wishing to change their party affiliations for a primary election would have to do so by May 1 under a bill that won approval from a Senate committee on Tuesday.
February 20, 2019
In Brief: Corporate income tax bill dies without committee review
A plan to impose an income tax on large companies that do business in Wyoming but are headquartered elsewhere died in a Senate committee on Tuesday.
February 19, 2019
Updated: Lodging tax bill narrowly clears committee
A measure that would impose a statewide tax on all hotel and motel stays is headed for the Senate floor after clearing a committee on Tuesday.
February 19, 2019
Bonus plan for investment pros good way to build team, Meier says
A plan to reward the states investment officials for good decisions will help the state build and maintain a team of skilled investment professionals, according to state Treasurer Curt Meier.
February 18, 2019
Wyoming Legislative Week-in-Review
Bills to repeal Wyomings death penalty and impose a 48-hour waiting period for abortions both died in the states Legislature this week, while a bill that would provide bonuses for state investment professionals who make good investments is headed to the governors office for his signature. Cowboy State Dailys Robert Geha has the rundown on the legislative winners and losers for the week.
February 16, 2019
Wyoming Legislature: Where they are
Here is a look at the status of some of the bills being considered by Wyomings Legislature during its general session:
February 16, 2019
Senator predicts effort to repeal death penalty will continue
Efforts to repeal Wyomings death penalty will probably continue despite the Legislatures decision this week to kill a bill that would have eliminated the penalty, according to a Douglas legislator.
February 16, 2019
Governor vetoes first bill, measure adjusting legislator reimbursement
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday vetoed his first bill, a measure designed to increase the amount legislators are reimbursed for expenses while taking part in legislative work from $109 to $149 per day.
February 16, 2019
In Brief: Bill for year-round Daylight Savings Time dies
A measure that would have put Wyoming on Daylight Savings Time throughout the year died in the Senate on Thursday.
February 15, 2019
Committee approves bill setting out “Capitol Complex” area
Wyomings House will get a look at a bill that would create a four square-block area for planning future development in the states Capitol Complex.
February 15, 2019
Bill providing bonus for good investment performance approved by Senate
A measure that would reward the states investment professionals for making decisions that boost the states revenue won final approval from the Senate in a unanimous vote on Thursday.
February 15, 2019
Gordon signs 19 measures into law
A measure creating a Wyoming National Guard museum in Cheyenne was among 19 signed into law on Thursday by Gov. Mark Gordon.
February 15, 2019
In Brief: Death penalty repeal killed in first Senate review
A measure that would have repealed Wyomings death penalty failed to pass its first review by the full Senate on Thursday.
February 14, 2019
Death penalty repeal headed to Senate floor
A proposed repeal of Wyomings death penalty is moving to the Senate floor for debate by the full body.
February 13, 2019
‘Suffrage Day’ measure first from session signed into law
A measure setting aside a day to recognize Wyoming as the first state in the nation to give women the right to vote became the first bill of the Legislatures 2019 session to be signed into law Wednesday.
February 13, 2019
School safety bill awaiting House review
A measure proposing a comprehensive safety and security plan for Wyomings schools is awaiting its first debate in front of the full House.
February 13, 2019
Wyoming schools take Rachel’s Challenge: National anti-bullying program comes to state
A national anti-bullying program founded in memory of one of the victims of the Columbine High School shooting was brought to a Cheyenne high school on Tuesday. Rachels Challenge, created in honor of 17-year-old Rachel Scott, is based on the Code of Ethics she wrote a month before her death in the Columbine shooting of 1999.
February 13, 2019
Democrats call for Hutchings’ resignation; Senate promises probe
By Cowboy State Daily Wyomings Democratic Party on Monday demanded the resignation of a state senator criticized for her comments to a group of students. As the state Senate promised a thorough investigation into the complaints lodged against Sen. Lynn Hutchings, R-Cheyenne, a leading House Republican noted that Hutchings has the right to express her…
February 12, 2019
College, city, state help workers displaced by Western Sugar closure
, state and educational institutions are stepping up to help the almost 200 Western Sugar Cooperative employees in Torringon who will soon be out of work with the closure of the cooperatives plant there.
February 10, 2019
Wyoming Legislative Week-in-Review: Construction, Medicaid, minimum wage bills all die in Legislature
Funding for construction projects across the state fell in a unanimous vote in the Senate this week, joining several other high-profile bills that failed to make it through the legislative process.
February 09, 2019
Senate prepares for worst-case budget scenario that leaders doubt will occur
Although Wyomings Senate is preparing for a worst-case scenario with the states supplemental budget, the leaders of both of the Legislatures chambers are predicting their members will reach a compromise on the spending bill.
February 09, 2019
‘Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Day’ headed for governor’s desk
Wyoming will celebrate Wyoming Womens Suffrage Day in December under a bill headed to the governors desk.
February 09, 2019