Wyoming Tax Revenues Up $73 Million From Projections
The tax revenues that pay for Wyoming’s government programs are coming in $73 million higher than predicted earlier this year, according to a state report. Keep Reading | 811 words
Wyoming’s $430 Million In Budget Cuts ‘Not Surprising’ Says Budget Analyst
Wyoming is eliminating 324 states jobs and cutting its budget by $430 million in response to economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors. Keep Reading | 695 words
Good News: Scraping Up Roadkill & Eating It Will Be Legal In July
If the idea of seeing a squashed raccoon in the middle of Interstate 80, taking out a shovel and putting it in your backseat, and then throwing it on the barbecue when you get home sounds like a great idea, you’re in luck. Keep Reading | 892 words
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Signs Supplemental Budget
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a supplemental budget that includes more than $430 million in cuts Keep Reading | 2580 words
Bill For New Community College District Nears Legislative Approval
A bill that would create Wyoming’s first new community college district in more than 50 years is nearing its final review in the Legislature. Keep Reading | 1055 words
Bill Banning Social Media Censorship Killed In Committee
The bill died after members questioned whether the state should tell private companies how to moderate comments on their sites. Keep Reading | 700 words
UW, Laramie Slammed As Water Bill Moves Forward; Sen. Scott Calls Bill “A Disgrace”
Sen. Charles Scott called the UW Water Bill "a disgrace" as the bill got initial approve from the Senate on Friday. Keep Reading | 813 words
Committee OKs Bill For Ag Promotion Agency
A bill to create a state agency to promote Wyoming’s agriculture industry through investments and marketing was approved by a House committee on Thursday despite concerns that it would increase the size of government. Keep Reading | 899 words
Bouchard Gun Bill Passes But Bouchard Votes Against It Stating Amendment Destroyed It
Sen. Anthony Bouchard, the bill’s primary sponsor, said the amendment destroyed the original intent of the bill by forcing the state to go to court over disputes. Keep Reading | 1045 words
House Kills Sales Tax Boost To Help Local Governments
A measure that would have added 1 cent to the statewide sales tax to benefit local governments was killed in the House on Tuesday as representatives agreed it would hurt the ability of towns and counties to tax themselves. Keep Reading | 530 words