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. Keep Reading
Senator says discussion of Wyoming’s tax structure must continue
Attempts to change Wyoming’s tax structure must continue despite the defeat of a bill that would have created a corporate income tax, according to a legislative leader. Keep Reading
In Brief: Medicaid study bill clears first House hurdle
A proposed study into the cost of Medicaid expansion barely cleared the House on Wednesday. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading