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Tax On Vaping Materials, E-cigarettes Becomes Law
A new tax on vapes and vaping materials will take effect in July under legislation signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon.
March 10, 2020
House, Senate Let 14 Bills Die Without Review
Fourteen bills in the House and Senate died on Monday as legislators reached the deadline for the review of bills on the general file, those returned to the floor of each chamber after approval by committees.
March 10, 2020
The Salary Of Every Educator In Wyoming Is Now Available Online
There are more than 16,000 full-time employees in Wyoming and the costs including benefits are estimated to total more than $1 billion.
March 09, 2020
Statewide Lodging Tax Becomes Law
A bill creating a statewide lodging tax was signed into law Friday by Gov. Mark Gordon, clearing the way for the tax to take effect Jan. 1.
March 06, 2020
University of Wyoming Names Edward Seidel as New President
The University of Wyoming trustees, in a unanimous vote, selected Edward Seidel to fill the vacancy in the presidents office left with the departure of Laurie Nichols.
March 04, 2020
Coronavirus Likely In Wyoming, State Preparing, Gordon Says
It appears likely that the Coronavirus will reach Wyoming eventually, so officials are making sure that the state is ready for that eventuality, Gov. Mark Gordon said Tuesday.
March 03, 2020
Bob Geha: Two-Person Train Crew Bill Clears House
A bill that would require that the crews on trains crossing Wyoming consist of at least two people has won final approval from Wyomings House.
March 02, 2020
Bob Geha: 48-Hour Waiting Period for Abortions Approved in House
A measure that would impose a 48-hour waiting period on women seeking an abortion won final approval from the House on Friday.
March 01, 2020
400+ People Attend Funeral for 101-Year Old WWII Veteran in Casper
An overflowing crowd visited the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery to pay respects to 101-year-old WWII veteran Remigio 'Ray' Barela. Barela had no known family.
February 29, 2020
Grand Teton Culls 3 Dozen Mountain Goats, Stops After Governor, Feds Object
Aerial sharpshooters at Grand Teton National Park partially eradicated a herd of invasive mountain goats last weekend as Wyoming and federal officials asked the National Park Service to halt its plans.
February 27, 2020
Gordon/Wyo Leadership: Million Acre Land Purchase Great for Wyoming
Opportunities like this dont come along very often. The land grant has only changed hands twice in its 150-plus year history. Its likely that this would be the largest government purchase of private land since the United States purchased Alaska. Thats a big deal.
February 26, 2020
Bob Geha: Construction Coalition Pushing for Trade Legislation
Coalition is watching three bills making their way through the Legislature that would make some changes in the way government entities hire and pay contractors and those providing professional services, such as architects.
February 26, 2020
Bob Geha: Daylight Saving Time Bill Awaits House Review
A measure that would allow Wyoming to stay on daylight saving time year-round has won initial approval from the state House.
February 25, 2020
Group Forms to Represent Emergency Medical Service Workers
A new organization is giving emergency medical services personnel a unified voice in the Legislature.
February 21, 2020
Bob Geha: Bill Prohibiting ‘Gun Buybacks’ Wins House Approval
A bill aimed at prohibiting gun buybacks using public money won final approval in the House on Wednesday.
February 20, 2020
Cat Urbigkit: Quickly and in Darkness, Wyo Gov’t Works to Buy 1 Million Acres
For some, the thought of 1 million acres of private land being gobbled up by government in a state that is already majority-owned by government is a hard pill to swallow.
Cat UrbigkitFebruary 19, 2020
Bob Geha: Bill To Increase Per Diem for Wyo Legislators Clears First Hurdle
At least lets call this what it really is. Its an attempt to raise salary and in this environment of deficits time is being wasted on this and its inconsistent with our values," said Rep. Chuck Gray
February 18, 2020
Wyoming House Kills Child-Marriage Bill
Even Saudi Arabia right now is trying to take steps to eliminate child marriage," said Rep. Charles Pelkey.
February 15, 2020
Bob Geha: Wyoming Legislature Week in Review
Wyomings Legislature ended the first week of its budget session Friday with a deadline for the introduction of bills to be considered during the budget session.
February 15, 2020
House kills ‘Defend the Guard Act’
A measure designed to ban the deployment of Wyoming National Guard members without a formal declaration of war failed to clear introduction in the House on Friday.
February 15, 2020
Bob Geha: Wyoming Bill Would Boost Minimum Wage to $7.25
Wyoming House Bill would require all businesses in the state to pay their employees at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
February 14, 2020
Bob Geha: Wyoming State Income Tax Proposed
A bill that would impose Wyomings first state income tax has been proposed for consideration by the Legislature.
February 13, 2020
PILT: Bill Would Investigate Underpayment on Federal Lands
Wyoming would launch an investigation into how the federal government pays fees for its land within the state under a measure awaiting Senate review.
February 13, 2020
Barrasso on a Bernie – Trump Election: People Will Reject Socialism
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said in a hypothetical matchup between President Trump and Democratic candidate for president Sen. Bernie Sanders, voters will give the president another four years.
February 12, 2020