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Legislators Say New Taxes, Spending Cuts, Or Both Needed to Fund $300 Million Education Deficit
Wyo Reps. Steve Harshman and Jerry Paxton said new taxes, spending cuts or a combination of both will be needed to put education funding back on track.
March 11, 2021
Daylight Saving Time: Wyoming Getting Rid of Changing Times Will Take At Least Another Year
Efforts to get Wyoming out of changing time failed this year but there's a chance for movement next year.
Wendy CorrMarch 11, 2021
Cheney, Barrasso Say Biden Policies Leading to Surge Of Illegal Immigrants Crossing Border
Barrasso and Cheney say Biden policies have led to a surge of illegal immigrants crossing the border.
March 11, 2021
Cowgirls Go Dancing — Knock Off Fresno in MW Tournament Title Game
For the time in program history, the Wyoming Cowgirls have won a postseason conference tournament as the seventh-seeded Cowgirls culminated their incredible Mountain West Tournament run by defeating No. 4 seed Fresno State, 59-56 in an all-time classic.
March 11, 2021
Wyo House Committee Backs Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Without Permit To Out-Of-Staters
A bill that would allow law-abiding residents of other states to carry concealed weapons in Wyoming without a permit would benefit tourism in the state, its sponsor said Wednesday.
March 10, 2021
Cheney Slams Pelosi and Dems For COVID Bill Which Promotes “Anti-Life Agenda”
"Preventing taxpayer funded abortions is something a majority of Americans agree with, yet Democrats are using 'COVID relief' to implement their anti-life agenda," Cheney said
March 10, 2021
Online Sports Wagering Bill Comes Back From Dead; Passes 32 – 28 After Reconsideration
An online sports wagering bill which was defeated on Tuesday came back to life on Wednesday after legislators voted to reconsider and subsequently pass the legislation.
March 10, 2021
Governor Gordon Convenes Invasive Mussel Emergency Response Team
Governor Mark Gordon has convened an emergency response team to mitigate impacts and seek solutions to the discovery of invasive zebra mussels in Wyoming.
March 10, 2021
Despite Debate Over Additional Capitol Building Funds, $140M State Construction/Maintenance Bill Passes
Natrona County Rep. Chuck Gray said monies allocated to the State Capitol Building were unnecessary and the restoration project should be considered finished.
March 10, 2021
Lummis Puts Hold On Interior Secretary Nominee Confirmation
Cynthia Lummis and Montana Sen. Steve Daines put a hold on the confirmation of U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland as the new secretary of the Interior Department until her nomination can be debated in the Senate.
March 09, 2021
Taking Another Dig at Cheney, Donald Trump Jr. Supports Runoff Elections In Wyoming
Donald Trump Jr. has voiced his support for a new bill in the Wyoming Legislature that would create runoff elections in the state.
March 09, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court: Conviction Of Man Caught With 127 Pounds Of Pot Upheld
The conviction of a man who was arrested in 2019 with more than 120 pounds of marijuana in the car he was driving was upheld Tuesday by Wyomings Supreme Court.
March 09, 2021
Wyo Legislator Says Budget Cuts Near Half Billion Needed
A supplemental state budget that reflects cuts of almost $450 million in state spending must be adopted to put the state in good fiscal condition
March 09, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court: Sex Offender Must Continue To Register In 1994 Conviction
A man who was required to register as a sex offender because of a change in state law must continue to register even though his conviction occurred more than 25 years ago, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
March 08, 2021
Senate President Dockstader Clarifies He Was Not Attacked by House Members
During a light minute on the floor of the Wyoming State Senate on Monday, President Dockstader explained that the mark on his forehead was not because he was attacked by members of the House.
March 08, 2021
Gordon Removes Wyoming Mask Mandate
As of March 16, the Wyoming statewide mask mandate and restrictions on bars, restaurants, theaters and gyms will be lifted, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Monday.
March 08, 2021
Lummis, Barrasso Oppose $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill
Both of Wyoming's senators have opposed the latest coronavirus relief bill that was approved by the U.S. Senate over the weekend.
March 08, 2021
John Barrasso Supports Liz Cheney’s Re-Election
Barrasso said despite differences regarding the Trump impeachment, he was supportive of Liz Cheney's re-election.
March 07, 2021
John Barrasso: “I Am Going to Continue To Wear A Mask”
Appearing on "Meet The Press" Sunday, Sen. Barrasso emphasized the importance of wearing a mask and getting vaccinated.
March 07, 2021
Lummis Proposes Amendments For Vets, Indian Health To COVID Relief
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis is proposing a series of amendments to the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill making its way through the Senate that she said will redirect funds within the bill to better serve Wyomings needs.
March 05, 2021
Teton County Democrat Introduces State Income Tax Bill
Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, is the primary sponsor for legislation that would place a flat 4% income tax for all Wyoming residents.
March 04, 2021
Natrona County Rep. Chuck Gray Announces Run Against Cheney
Rep. Chuck Gray announced his run for Congress on social media early Thursday.
March 04, 2021
A Virus Hangs Over The Capitol
This year, another scene unfolded. The typically crowded galleries sat mostly empty, just a handful of masked staff and onlookers to bear witness.
March 03, 2021
Wyoming Needs Higher Fuel Tax For Roads, WYDOT Says
The overwhelming majority of residents in Wyoming support the use of fossil fuels. But more taxes on those fuels? Well, thats a different matter.
Wendy CorrMarch 02, 2021