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Sparks Fly At Heated Riverton Library Meeting Over American Library Association
A nationwide controversy over whether the American Library Association still serves local libraries or is trying to radicalize them boiled over in Riverton during a heated library board meeting.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 29, 2024
Only Two Wyoming House Republicans Opposed Bill To Eliminate Gun-Free Zones
A bill to eliminate gun-free zones passed by a massive 54 - 7 margin on Tuesday with only two Republicans voting against it. One said he opposed it because a school district should have the right to decide while another wouldn't return calls or emails to explain his position.
Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2024
Wyoming Homeschool Parents Blast Plan To Give Money For Private Schools
Wyoming homeschool parents blasted a bill Wednesday that would create an education savings account to give money for kids to go to private schools citing concern it would set in motion a slippery slope of government regulation over homeschool education.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2024
Wyoming Bill To Make Sex Traffickers Register Clears House Committee
A bill that would make convicted sex traffickers register as sex offenders in Wyoming cleared the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, and now must survive three readings in the House before becoming law.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024
Locals Outraged Over Potential Gravel Mine Near Casper Mountain
Many Casper citizens are outraged over a potential gravel mine near Casper Mountain. They say property values will plummet and health issues will arise from blowing dust -- not to mention an increase in noise, pollution and impacts to wildlife and rivers.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 28, 2024
Message Received: Driskill Makes Surprise Picks For Wyoming Budget Negotiations
Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill made some surprise picks to hash out the state budget Tuesday, saying the Senate “spoke really clearly that they wanted a conservative approach.”
Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2024
House Votes To Eliminate Wyoming’s Gun-Free Zones
A bill that would eliminate gun-free zones in Wyoming schools and some other public places was passed by the state House by a wide margin Tuesday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2024
Chloe’s Law, A Ban On Transgender Treatments For Kids, Passes Wyoming Senate
The Wyoming Senate passed Chloe’s Law on Tuesday, which would ban transgender treatments for kids, sending it to the House for consideration.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2024
Wyoming House Kills Bill That Would Have Eliminated Property Tax For Most Residents
The Wyoming House on Tuesday killed a high profile bill that would have eliminated property tax for 97% of state residents in exchange for hiking the sales tax by 2%. “The status quo is always protected,” the sponsor of the bill said.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2024
Wyoming Senate Passes Raft Of Reforms For Energy Rates, Policies
The Wyoming Senate on Tuesday passed a number of bills that aim to reform the state’s electricity rate and other energy policies.
Pat MaioFebruary 28, 2024
Bill To Promote Wyoming’s ‘Other’ Outdoor Rec Options Sails Through
Bill to help Wyoming could become hot destinations for outdoor recreation outside major draws sails through Senate committee Tuesday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 27, 2024
Bill Banning Forced Use Of Preferred Pronouns Passes Wyoming Senate
A bill that would ban Wyoming state and county governments, along with public schools, from forcing people to use preferred gender pronouns passed the Senate on Tuesday and now moves to the House for consideration.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
In Rare Move, Gov. Mark Gordon Vetoes Chuck Gray’s Proposed ESG Rules
In a rare move for a Wyoming governor, Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that he’s line-item vetoing parts of Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s proposed rules for ESG investing.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
House Makes Massive Changes To Blockbuster Wyoming Tax Relief Bill
A property tax bill that would lead to a massive overhaul to Wyoming’s taxation system received some significant changes on Monday that soften the legislation and reduce Wyoming’s commitment to it.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
Wyoming Legislature Already Talking Special Session Over $1 Billion Budget Rift
A massive $1 billion rift between the Wyoming Senate and House versions of the budget is already fueling talks of a special session to hash it out.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2024
Bill Banning Wyoming Schools From Hiding Gender Transitions From Parents Advances
A legislative committee advanced a bill to the House floor Monday that would require schools to notify parents about changes in the health and emotional treatments their students get, including help with gender transitioning.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 26, 2024
Bill To Stop Credit Card Tracking Of Gun Sales In Wyoming Advances
A bill to ban credit card companies from tracking firearms purchases in Wyoming was passed by the state Senate on Friday. It could prevent what amounts to a federal gun registry, supporters say.
Mark HeinzFebruary 26, 2024
$40M For Wyoming 988 Suicide Hotline Barely Alive With $900 Million Gap To Fill
A bill that would have put $40 million into a trust for Wyoming’s 988 suicide centers failed last week. Meanwhile, a $40 million budget amendment for the same purpose is still alive, but barely as the House and Senate look to bridge a $900 million budget gap.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 26, 2024
Wyoming Delegation: Everyone Wants Internal Combustion Engines, Enough With EV Nonsense
In a letter to President Biden this week, Wyoming's congressional delegation said internal combustion engines are what everyone wants, and that an EV proposal from Biden to revise emission standards is “a disaster and needs to go.”
Pat MaioFebruary 24, 2024
Wyoming Property-Sales Tax Swap Barely Passes After Drama-Filled House Debate
A bill that would exempt about 97% of Wyoming homeowners from paying property tax in exchange for a 2% sales tax hike barely passed the state House on Friday after an emotional, drama-filled debate.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 24, 2024
House Passes Bill Giving Wyoming Parents More Power In Courts, Schools
The Wyoming House has passed a bill that would give parents more power over their children, and courts and schools less.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2024
Poll Shows Illegal Immigration Is No. 1 Priority For Wyoming Republicans
A recent survey shows that stopping illegal immigration is by far the most important issue for Wyoming Republicans.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 24, 2024
Hageman: Border Security And Immigration No. 1 Threat To US
During a town hall meeting in Rock Springs, Wyoming, on Thursday, Harriet Hageman said the growing border crisis is the No. 1 threat to the U.S., and that we’re only months away from having a new president.
February 23, 2024
$900 Million Rift Separates Wyoming Senate And House Budgets
The Wyoming Senate and House both completed their biennial budgets late Thursday night with a massive fiscal rift of roughly $900 million separating the two. Last year’s supplemental budget featured a $30 million difference between the two chambers.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 23, 2024