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Wyoming Hospitals Take Extra Precautions to Prevent Coronavirus Spread
Take a look at what hospitals across Wyoming are doing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
March 26, 2020
Wyoming Residents Have 90-Day Window to Renew Expired Licenses
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that he signed an executive order granting a reprieve for those with expired driver's licenses.
March 25, 2020
Gordon: Wyoming May Put More Restrictions in Place
The impacts of the coronavirus in Wyoming are likely to last far beyond two weeks and the state may have to put more restrictions in place to slow the spread of the virus, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday.
March 24, 2020
Statewide Shutdown: Governor Shuts Down Bars, Gyms, Museums, Other Public Places
Gov. Mark Gordon announced the closure of public places including schools, theaters, bars, coffee shops, cafeterias, self-serve buffets, gyms, conference rooms and museums through April 3.
March 19, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gov Gordon to Form Five Coronavirus Task Forces
The states top elected officials will create five task forces aimed at finding solutions to problems posed by the coronavirus both during the illness outbreak and after, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday
March 16, 2020
Wyoming’s Smoking Age To Rise To 21
Wyomings legal age for consuming nicotine products will match up with the federal governments under a bill signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday.
March 16, 2020
UW Undergraduates To Finish Out Semester Online
All undergraduate courses at the University of Wyoming will be offered only online for the rest of this semester, the university announced Monday.
March 16, 2020
Gordon Says Final Closure Decisions Because Of Coronavirus Will Be Made Locally
Decisions to close local facilities such as schools or cancel events in the face of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 will be left in the hands of local officials, Gov. Mark Gordon said Thursday.
March 13, 2020
Wyoming’s First Coronavirus Disease 2019 Case Reported
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 12, 2020
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