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Wyoming Abortion Ban Bill Approved With Rape And Incest Exemption
During the third reading of the bill Thursday morning, Sen. Case urged the Senate to vote against it, calling it a form of bondage. The bill passed 24-5 with one excused.
March 10, 2022
“Second Amendment Protection Act” Clears House By 43 – 15 Margin
Opponents of the bill said it provides no actual protection of Second Amendment rights. "It says one branch of government is going to hold the other branch accountable and that fails every time," said Rep. Robert Wharff (R-Evanston).
March 10, 2022
No Critical Race Theory Bills Made It Through 2022 Wyoming Legislative Session
Sen. Anthony Bouchard said the legislature's failure to pass any Critical Race Theory bills could cause Wyoming to lose its designation as a 'red state.'
March 10, 2022
Bill Prohibiting Electronic ‘Stalking’ Moves Ahead In House
Senate File 100, which was approved Tuesday in its first review by the full House, would create a crime covering those who use electronic devices such as Apple "AirTags," Tiles, or cell phones to stalk people.
March 09, 2022
Trump-Backed Crossover Voting Bill Dies In Wyoming House
The Trump-backed crossover voting bill, aimed at stopping voters from switching parties to influence the results of an election, failed on Tuesday when it was not considered by the House of Representatives.
March 09, 2022
Bill That Allows Wyoming To Issue Own Digital Currency Moving Through House
A plan to make Wyoming the only state in the nation with its own digital currency won initial approval from the state House on Tuesday.
March 09, 2022
Bill Outlawing Abortions Moves On In Wyoming State Senate
A bill that would ban abortions in Wyoming should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe vs. Wade won initial approval from the Senate on Tuesday.
March 09, 2022
Biden Bans Russian Oil; Cheney, Hageman Come Together In Praise Of Decision
President Joe Biden on Tuesday banned all oil imports from Russia due to the Ukraine invasion, and managed to bring together two political foes in the process.
March 08, 2022
Flu Tracking In Wyo Back After Two Years, Infections Slightly Above Projections
After a hiatus of nearly two years, the Wyoming Department of Health is tracking influenza infections once again.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2022
Civics Transparency Bill Dies In Wyoming House Education Committee
A bill that would have required teachers to post their class materials online for public view died in a Wyoming House of Representatives committee meeting Monday.
March 08, 2022
Bill Making Meth Use By Pregnant Women A Felony Dies In Senate
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, told the Senate he opposed the bill because he wanted to see more emphasis on treatment and was worried women would get abortions in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2022
Bill Prohibiting Use of Electronic Devices To Stalk People Clears House Committee
A bill that would prohibit the use of electronic devices, like Tiles and Apple AirTags, to stalk people cleared a House committee on Monday and will be sent to the House floor.
March 08, 2022
Second Amendment Protection Act Bill Moves Ahead In House
A bill that would prohibit Wyoming law enforcement officers from enforcing unconstitutional federal firearms regulations was approved in its first full House review on Monday.
March 08, 2022
Wyoming GOP Announces Trump To Visit The State Soon
Details are being finalized for former President Donald Trump to visit Wyoming sometime soon, the Wyoming Republican Party confirmed to Cowboy State Daily Monday.
March 08, 2022
Wyoming House, Senate Approve $2.7 Billion Budget; On Its Way To Governor’s Office
A two-year budget detailing spending of roughly $2.7 billion from the states main bank account in fiscal 2023-24 was approved Monday by both the Wyoming House and Senate.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2022
Wyoming Abortion Ban Bill Passes Committee, Heads To Senate Floor
A bill that would make abortion illegal in the state if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to overturn its ruling in the landmark abortion ruling Roe vs. Wade was sent to the Senate floor on Monday.
March 07, 2022
Ukrainian Student at UW Says Ukraine Will “Never Give Up”
Anastasiia Pereverten, a Ukrainian student at the University of Wyoming, said her grandparents have told her they "would never leave" and will defend their country to the end.
Wendy CorrMarch 07, 2022
Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports Dies In Wyoming House; Sponsor Disappointed
Sen. Wendy Schuler said despite 'overwhelming support from the citizens of Wyoming,' the bill banning transgendered athletes from competing against females was not introduced in the House.
March 07, 2022
UW Athletics Selects Hall Of Fame Members For Class Of 2022
The 1988 UW football team, which was ranked as high as 10th in the nation, was one of many named to the Class of 2022 University of Wyoming Hall of Fame.
Jimmy OrrMarch 06, 2022
Senate Committee Approves Bill Creating Felony For Meth Use While Pregnant
A bill classifying methamphetamine use while pregnant a felony crime narrowly passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday, winning approval on a 3-2 vote despite some vocal opposition.
Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2022
Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports Passes Wyoming Senate
A bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports passed through the Wyoming Senate on Wednesday, and is now headed to the Wyoming House of Representatives for introduction.
March 03, 2022
Legislature Nears Final Approval Of Own Budget
The Wyoming Legislature has nearly finalized its plan to spend $22 million on its own operations over the next two years.
Clair McFarlandMarch 03, 2022
Wyomingites Banding Together To Support Ukraine
From the Wyoming Legislature to community ski areas, public support for Ukraine and condemnation of Russian actions has spread across the state.
Wendy CorrMarch 02, 2022
Bill Making Meth Use While Pregnant A Felony Moves To Wyoming Senate
A bill that make it a felony for pregnant women to use methamphetamine or illegal opiates is awaiting Senate review following its approval in the House on Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 02, 2022