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Change Orders Boost Capitol Building Construction Cost, but Added Expense Balanced Out
The cost of construction work on the Capitol Square Project in Cheyenne is expected to run about $30 million over original estimates but the extra costs were offset by reductions in other areas, keeping the project within budget.
February 12, 2020
Cheyenne Students Ask Josh Allen to Come Back for Read Across America Week
Students at Prairie Wind Elementary School are asking Buffalo Bills quarterback and former University of Wyoming standout Josh Allen to return to the Cowboy State in March.
February 11, 2020
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Delivers 2020 State of the State Address
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon delivered his second State of the State speech today to a joint session of the Wyoming Legislature.
February 11, 2020
Wyoming Legislature: Medicaid Expansion Bill Fails Introduction
A measure that would have laid out a plan for the expansion of Medicaid insurance coverage to more Wyoming residents failed to win introduction Monday on the first day of the Legislatures budget session.
February 11, 2020
State of the State Reaction: “Thank God for the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund”
Legislative reaction to Gov Gordon State of the State address was mild and agreeable although both of their budgets are miles apart.
February 11, 2020
Guns, Taxes, and Time: Bob Geha’s Wyoming Legislature Preview
Wyomings Legislature opens up its budget session on Monday. Cowboy State Daily reporter Bob Geha explains what to expect.
February 10, 2020
How The Wyoming Legislature Builds the State Budget: A Primer
On Monday, the 2020 Budget Session of the Wyoming Legislature begins, one that could be somber and frustrating -- considering Gov. MGordon has told lawmakers that they only have around $23.5 million to work with.
February 08, 2020
Cody Students to Lobby Legislature on Vaping, Voyeurism, and College Tuition
A group of Cody high school students will be lobbying the Wyoming State Legislature.
Wendy CorrFebruary 08, 2020
Liz Cheney: Nancy Pelosi Dishonored the House; She Owes America An Apology
Rep. Liz Cheney said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi owes the American people an apology for tearing up the State of the Union following the president's address.
February 06, 2020
President Trump Asks Congress to Pass Sen. Barrasso’s Highway Bill
President Donald Trump recognized U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) on Tuesday night during his State of the Union address.
February 05, 2020
Medicaid Expansion in Wyoming: Supporters, Opponents Debate
"We dont have that money," said State Rep. Bo Biteman. "We are scrambling, scratching and clawing, looking under the mattress for quarters. Were not in any position to grow our state government at all. We need to be cutting our government.
February 01, 2020
Mark Gordon: U.S. to Buy Wyoming Uranium
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Friday morning in Lander that President Donald Trump put in his new budget the purchase of $150 million of domestic uranium to replenish military supplies. Wyoming is the largest producer of uranium of any state.
January 31, 2020
Wyoming Legislator Says Bill Prohibiting Gun Buyback Programs is “Goofy”
Rep. Sara Burlingame, D-Cheyenne, said: "I just dont see the urgency for spending time in a budget year for a hypothetical crisis that seems very unlikely to occur.
January 30, 2020
Wisconsin High Schooler Asks Legislators: “Does Wyoming Exist?”
An email sent to 60 members of the Wyoming State Legislature came from a Wisconsin high school senior who said his teacher had asked him to prove that Wyoming does not exist.
January 29, 2020
Northwest College Adds Video Gaming (eSports) as Competitive Sport
Northwest College is looking to increase its enrollment by offering a new sanctioned competitive program video gaming.
Wendy CorrJanuary 26, 2020
Wyoming Attorney General Declines to Sign Letter Condemning Impeachment
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill did not sign a letter condemning President Donald Trumps impeachment because she wants to remain impartial in her role as an appointed public servant, she said.
January 24, 2020
Plan to Reduce Money for Student Transportation to Buses Rejected
A plan that could have potentially halved the reimbursement to parents who drive their children to and from distant bus stops has been rejected by the Wyoming Department of Education.
January 23, 2020
Wyoming AD Tom Burman Named to College Football Playoff Selection Committee
Wyoming Athletic Director Tom Burman today was named to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee.
January 22, 2020
Wyoming Law Enforcement Not Likely to Enforce Fed Tobacco Law
Until the Wyoming Legislature passes a new state statute reflecting the federal law, officers wont do much, if anything, regarding possession of tobacco products by those under 21.
January 21, 2020
Legislature Brings $1.25 Million Impact to Cheyenne
Visiting legislators generate about $1.25 million in direct spending during a typical 40-day session. Direct spending means that this is what the legislators spend in Cheyenne, whether its for meals, lodging, transportation and business services.
January 17, 2020
Bill Would Prohibit ‘Gun Buyback’ Programs in Wyoming
A measure that would prohibit governmental entities from running gun buyback programs has been filed for consideration by the Legislature during its upcoming session.
January 16, 2020
CREG: Latest Wyoming Revenue Estimate Shows $48 Million Drop
Wyoming legislators will have $48 million less to spend over the next two years than originally believed, according to a report issued Friday.
January 11, 2020
Former Wyoming Governor Matt Mead joins Cheyenne law firm
Former Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has joined a Cheyenne law firm as a partner, the firm announced Thursday. Mead, a Republican who served two terms as Wyomings governor, has joined the law firm of Hathaway & Kunz. The firm, in a news release, said Mead would continue his work to diversify Wyomings economy by bringing…
January 09, 2020
Wyo State Representative: America First Means Bringing Troops Home, Not Starting Another ‘Forever War’
With tensions high in the Middle East, now is the time to increase efforts to bring U.S. troops home, according to Wyoming State Representative Tyler Lindholm who has been a vocal supporter of ending military involvement in the region.
January 09, 2020