Wyoming Legislature: Where they are
Here is the status of some bills making their way through the Legislature’s general session: Keep Reading
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 Wyoming’s skin. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
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