A Virus Hangs Over The Capitol
This year, another scene unfolded. The typically crowded galleries sat mostly empty, just a handful of masked staff and onlookers to bear witness. Keep Reading | 1479 words
Gordon Signs Energy, Agriculture Bills
Governor Mark Gordon on Monday signed the first two bills of the eight-day virtual legislative session. Keep Reading | 715 words
Legislator Introduces Bill To Recall Elected Officials
The power to recall elected officials of all levels could be placed in the hands of the Wyoming people, assuming a bill and a resolution granting such power advances through the State Legislature. Keep Reading | 960 words
Wyoming Lawmakers Consider Sales Tax Hike To Address Budget Issues
As the Biden administration places new restrictions on the oil and as industry, Wyoming lawmakers are discussing tax increases to shore up budget holes. Keep Reading | 641 words
Bill Would Boost Cigarette Taxes By 24 Cents A Pack In Wyoming
Wyoming’s Legislature is set to review an increase in tobacco taxes that would add 24 cents to the cost of a pack of cigarettes if approved. Keep Reading | 486 words
Wyoming Legislature 2021: Fuel Tax Increase, Per-Mile Fee Eyed To Fund Highway Work
Wyoming’s Legislature is looking at two ways to raise money for maintenance and repair of the state’s roads, an uel tax increase of 9 cents per gallon and a proposal to charge vehicles for every mile they drive in the state. Keep Reading | 714 words
Wyoming Legislature To Convene For One-day Virtual Session
The 66th Wyoming Legislature will convene at Noon on Jan. 12 for a one-day virtual session to fulfill the requirements of the Wyoming Constitution. Keep Reading | 411 words
One-Third Of Wyoming Legislators Unopposed In Re-Election Bid
A large number of candidates for the state Legislature find themselves unopposed. Keep Reading | 763 words
Legislators: Next Special Session Won’t Deal With Massive Revenue Shortage
It is unlikely Wyoming’s Legislature will tackle the state’s budget problems in its next special session, the president of the state’s Senate said Friday. Keep Reading | 880 words
Wyoming Legislature Passes Bills To Spend $1.25 Billion To Help Businesses, Renters
State legislators approved bills authorizing Gov. Mark Gordon to spend $1.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds. Keep Reading | 778 words