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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: 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 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
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
Cheyenne vet named winner of Rotary award
A Cheyenne veterinarian was named the winner of the Cheyenne Rotary Clubs agricultural recognition award on Wednesday.
February 07, 2019
In Brief: House approves bill to allow the growing of hemp
Wyoming farmers would be able to begin growing hemp under a measure that won final approval from the House on Tuesday.
February 05, 2019
Acclaimed author says Legislature may have missed opportunity with film incentive vote
Wyomings Legislature may have missed an opportunity by killing a proposed film incentive program, according to an acclaimed Wyoming author.
February 02, 2019
Film incentive program approved for final reading
A program designed to lure film production companies to Wyoming with incentives was sent on Wednesday for a final reading in Wyomings House.
January 31, 2019
Yellowstone Lodges official wins top tourism award
The sales and marketing director for Yellowstone National Park Lodges has been named the winner of Wyomings top tourism award.
January 31, 2019
Tobacco tax dies in House committee
A measure that would have boosted taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products was killed in a House committee on Monday. The House Revenue Committee voted 5-4 to keep HB 218 from reaching the House floor The bill would have increased cigarette taxes by $1 per pack, from 60 cents to $1.60.
January 28, 2019