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Digesting the elephant: A dive into Wyoming’s checkbook
With nearly 5 million line items totaling more than $27.5 billion of checks written during the last six years, delving into Wyomings checkbook could be like drinking from a firehose.
March 15, 2019
Racines says transparency panel will focus on gray areas of law
A transparency task force created by Gov. Mark Gordon and Auditor Kristi Racines will focus on the gray areas of Wyomings public documents laws, Racines said.
March 11, 2019
UW ‘Cowboy’ campaign wins national, regional awards
The University of Wyomings The World Needs More Cowboys recruiting campaign has won two national awards and one regional award.
March 08, 2019
Auditor encourages transparency, says it is not as simple as some believe
Transparency in state government is very important, but achieving it can sometimes be difficult, according to state Auditor Kristi Racines.
March 07, 2019
Dangerous flu strain reported in Colorado could spread north
A virulent strain of influenza sweeping through Colorado could jump into Wyoming before flu season is finished, a Wyoming Department of Health spokesperson.
March 05, 2019
Wyoming’s alternate school-week schedules are not one-size-fits all
In a rural state, four-day school weeks can be both beneficial and challenging for parents and students alike.
March 04, 2019
Senator says change needed in state budget process
A fundamental change is needed in the way the Legislature handles the states budget, according to a member of the Legislatures Joint Appropriations Committee.
March 03, 2019
Health Department urges care in handling baby poultry
With springtime and Easter just around the corner, Wyomings Department of Health is warning people who buy baby poultry to use care in handling the birds to avoid the illness Salmonella.
March 02, 2019
Wyoming’s 65th Legislature: General Session Review
It's all over for this year. Check out our bitesized rundown of what passed and what failed in the 65th Wyoming Legislature's General Session. Stay tuned this weekend for more analysis on the session highs and lows with our Robert Geha.
March 02, 2019
Community college bachelor’s degree bill will help industry: Chamber official
One of the last bills to pass during the Legislatures general session should help the states businesses find the better educated workers they need, according to the head of Cheyennes Chamber of Commerce.
February 28, 2019
Medicaid work requirement bill an effort to make people self-reliant, says senator
A failed bill that would have required people receiving Medicaid to work, attend school or take part in volunteer activities would have been a way to get people off of a cycle of dependence, according to a state senator.
February 28, 2019
Legislature overrides two Gordon vetoes
Two of Gov. Mark Gordons 14 vetoes to the Legislatures supplemental budget were overridden by the Legislature on Wednesday.
February 28, 2019
House begins final day by killing three bills
The first three bills to be reviewed by Wyomings House on what was scheduled to be the last day of its 2019 general session did not fare well on Wednesday.
February 28, 2019
Gordon’s vetoes detailed
Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed 14 footnotes to the Legislatures supplemental budget bill on Tuesday, saying many of them went beyond what is allowed under Wyomings Constitution.
February 27, 2019
Hicks predicts difficult budget sessions in 2020
If it was difficult for the House and Senate to reach an agreement on the states supplemental budget this year, things could get very tough next year when the Legislature reviews a 2-year budget, said a legislative leader.
February 27, 2019
Public documents bill headed to governor
A measure that would require government officials to turn over public documents within 30 days of receiving a request for their release is on its way to the desk of Gov. Mark Gordon.
February 26, 2019
In Brief: Capital construction bill heads back to Senate after House approval
A measure that would provide about $50 million in state money for various government construction projects won final approval from the House on Tuesday.
February 26, 2019
Medicaid work requirement bill nears final reading
A bill that would require Medicaid recipients to work or attend school is nearing its final House vote.
February 26, 2019
Medicaid study bill nears last House vote
The state needs updated information on Medicaid costs if it is to decide in the future to expand eligibility for the program, according to a state representative.
February 22, 2019
In Brief: Medicaid study bill clears first House hurdle
A proposed study into the cost of Medicaid expansion barely cleared the House on Wednesday.
February 21, 2019
In Brief: UW dorm bill scaled back
A measure that would let the University of Wyoming borrow $88 million to build new dormitories was cut significantly Wednesday.
February 21, 2019
Bill would let UW borrow $88 million for new dorms
A proposal to let the University of Wyoming borrow $88 million to build new dormitories is under consideration by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
February 20, 2019
School safety bill awaiting House review
A measure proposing a comprehensive safety and security plan for Wyomings schools is awaiting its first debate in front of the full House.
February 13, 2019
Public documents bill clears House committee
A 30-day deadline would be set for the release of public documents under a bill approved Thursday by a House committee.
February 08, 2019