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Income tax, party switching dead, lodging tax alive
The last of three bills that would have put restrictions on when voters can change party affiliations was among a number to die this week as the Legislature neared the end of its general session.
February 23, 2019
Coalition to sue over state’s new grizzly hunt law
A coalition of environmental groups plans to sue the state over a new law giving it the authority to conduct grizzly bear hunts.
February 23, 2019
Wyoming Legislature: Where they are
Here is the status of some bills making their way through the Legislatures general session:
February 23, 2019
Fifty years later, Black 14 member talks about race relations in Wyoming
Fifty years after the Black 14 were expelled from the University of Wyoming varsity football team, a Black 14 member said racism and ignorance still boils under Wyomings skin.
February 23, 2019
Lodging tax bill moves forward in Senate
A bill that would impose a statewide 5 percent tax on hotel and motel stays was approved in its first Senate review on Thursday.
February 22, 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: Party switching bill dies in Senate
A bill that would have restricted when voters can change their party affiliations died in its first reading in the Senate on Thursday.
February 22, 2019
Animal abuse measure amended to remove felony language
A measure that would have made it a felony to repeatedly abuse animals is heading for a Senate review, but without the felony penalty language.
February 21, 2019
Senator says discussion of Wyoming’s tax structure must continue
Attempts to change Wyomings tax structure must continue despite the defeat of a bill that would have created a corporate income tax, according to a legislative leader.
February 21, 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: Effort to restructure Legislature’s schedule fails
An effort to restructure the meeting schedule for the Legislature was defeated Wednesday in its first review by the full Senate.
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
In Brief: Animal cruelty bill undergoes major changes in committee
A bill that was designed to create a felony crime of animal abuse for repeat offenders was significantly changed by a Senate committee on Tuesday.
February 20, 2019
In Brief: Party switching bill clears Senate committee
People wishing to change their party affiliations for a primary election would have to do so by May 1 under a bill that won approval from a Senate committee on Tuesday.
February 20, 2019
In Brief: Corporate income tax bill dies without committee review
A plan to impose an income tax on large companies that do business in Wyoming but are headquartered elsewhere died in a Senate committee on Tuesday.
February 19, 2019
Updated: Lodging tax bill narrowly clears committee
A measure that would impose a statewide tax on all hotel and motel stays is headed for the Senate floor after clearing a committee on Tuesday.
February 19, 2019
Bonus plan for investment pros good way to build team, Meier says
A plan to reward the states investment officials for good decisions will help the state build and maintain a team of skilled investment professionals, according to state Treasurer Curt Meier.
February 18, 2019
Wyoming Legislative Week-in-Review
Bills to repeal Wyomings death penalty and impose a 48-hour waiting period for abortions both died in the states Legislature this week, while a bill that would provide bonuses for state investment professionals who make good investments is headed to the governors office for his signature. Cowboy State Dailys Robert Geha has the rundown on the legislative winners and losers for the week.
February 16, 2019
Wyoming Legislature: Where they are
Here is a look at the status of some of the bills being considered by Wyomings Legislature during its general session:
February 16, 2019
Senator predicts effort to repeal death penalty will continue
Efforts to repeal Wyomings death penalty will probably continue despite the Legislatures decision this week to kill a bill that would have eliminated the penalty, according to a Douglas legislator.
February 16, 2019
Governor vetoes first bill, measure adjusting legislator reimbursement
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday vetoed his first bill, a measure designed to increase the amount legislators are reimbursed for expenses while taking part in legislative work from $109 to $149 per day.
February 16, 2019
In Brief: Bill for year-round Daylight Savings Time dies
A measure that would have put Wyoming on Daylight Savings Time throughout the year died in the Senate on Thursday.
February 15, 2019
Committee approves bill setting out “Capitol Complex” area
Wyomings House will get a look at a bill that would create a four square-block area for planning future development in the states Capitol Complex.
February 15, 2019