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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
In Brief: Representatives reject Medicaid expansion
Wyomings representatives on Monday rejected a plan to expand eligibility for Medicaid while requiring recipients to work, take part in volunteer projects or further their education.
February 04, 2019
Riverton brothers set their sights on Tinseltown: Central Wyoming College offers transferable film production degree
Inspired by their fathers acting career and passion for the film industry, two Riverton brothers Boone and Copeland Williams have their eyes set on the silver screen, but only if it means they can work together. Were kind of a package deal, I guess, Boone, 21, explained. It works well, because I can push his buttons and he can push mine, but were family, so we cant give up on each other.
February 03, 2019
Hathaway scholarship for selected out-of-state students headed for final review
Selected graduates of out-of-state high schools would be able to apply a state Hathaway Scholarship under a bill approved in its second reading in the House on Wednesday.
January 30, 2019
Health care study bill heads for final Senate reading
A final Senate vote is scheduled for Tuesday on a bill that would launch a study into the cost of health care in Wyoming.
January 29, 2019
Bipartisan legislation introduced to delay health insurance tax hike
By Ike Fredregill, Cowboy State Daily Wyomings costly health insurance premiums can make it difficult for independent businesses to provide policies for employees, a National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) spokesperson said. Premiums are not decreasing theyre increasing, and they have been for years, said Tony Gagliardi, the NFIB state director for Wyoming and…
January 27, 2019