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
Bonus plan for investment pros good way to build team, Meier says
A plan to reward the state’s investment officials for good decisions will help the state build and maintain a team of skilled investment professionals, according to state Treasurer Curt Meier. Keep Reading
Wyoming Legislative Week-in-Review
Bills to repeal Wyoming’s death penalty and impose a 48-hour waiting period for abortions both died in the state’s Legislature this week, while a bill that would provide bonuses for state investment professionals who make good investments is headed to the governor’s office for his signature. Cowboy State Daily’s Robert Geha has the rundown on the legislative winners and losers for the week. Keep Reading
Wyoming Legislature: Where they are
Here is a look at the status of some of the bills being considered by Wyoming’s Legislature during its general session: Keep Reading
Senator predicts effort to repeal death penalty will continue
Efforts to repeal Wyoming’s death penalty will probably continue despite the Legislature’s decision this week to kill a bill that would have eliminated the penalty, according to a Douglas legislator. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading