Hemp-derived product creates similar, but often more mild, effects as marijuana. Its legality is tenuous, but it’s become a big business in Wyoming.
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Natrona County GOP emphasizes transparency, civil debate at fundraiser
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Republican Party held a fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 14 meant to call out the anonymous group or individual in charge of the website WyoRINO.com. The website labels legislators as RINOs, or “Republicans in Name Only,” if their views do not align perfectly with the site’s criteria on every issue, […]
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Better signs, bigger penalties: Legislature, WYDOT take on blow-over crashes
Last winter’s higher-than-usual interstate closures and an increasing number of wind-blown wrecks have spurred lawmakers into action.
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Lawmakers punt on crossover-ban fix
Amid concerns that a new law inadvertently disenfranchises some voters, a legislative panel delayed a decision to an October meeting.
Posted inGovernment
Residents, officials, business leaders oppose Rocky Mountain Power rate increase en masse in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Over 150 people showed up to a public hearing at the Thyra Thomson State Office Building in Casper on Thursday night, with dozens more attending through Zoom, to reject the nearly 30% rate increase proposed by Rocky Mountain Power. No one present spoke in favor of the proposal. Rocky Mountain Power wants […]
Posted inPolitics
Senate candidate announces town hall meetings for Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Reid Rasner, a Republican candidate for United States Senate, announced today that he will be hosting weekly town hall meetings across Wyoming. This will kick off his “We The People” tour, where he will be bringing a message of strength and leadership to the people of Wyoming, according to a press release […]
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Gov. Mark Gordon celebrates 1st anniversary of Wyoming’s 988 Suicide Lifeline Service
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming themselves, please call 911. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text “WYO” to 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line. CASPER, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon says the 988 service […]
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Secretary of State’s Office seeks public comment on proposed amendments to require disclosure of ESG investing per Securities Rules
Secretary of State’s office opens public comment on proposed amendments.
Posted inGovernment
Secretary of State’s Office opens public comment period on digital asset registration rule
Public comments regarding the rules may be submitted by email
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Tribes, state look to improve Wyoming’s Indigenous child custody laws
A task force is discussing enhancements to Wyoming’s Indian Child Welfare Act that would bolster tribal involvement and authority.
Posted inWyoming
Elk wars: Inflated herds spur committee duel, radical proposals
Two elk-related bills are poised to emerge from the Agriculture Committee, where lawmakers took on an unassigned topic because of dissatisfaction with another committee’s response.
Posted inOutdoors
Outdoor rec. stakeholders mull options, await next legislative action
Lawmakers established a key trust fund for developing recreational infrastructure, but not the rules for how it will be governed.
Posted inLegislature
Legislative committee requests bill draft to provide statewide forensic pathologist
Katie Roenigk, County 10 A legislative committee is moving forward with plans to possibly provide a statewide forensic pathologist to conduct autopsies in Wyoming. The Joint Judiciary Committee asked state staffers to draft a bill this week that would create two such positions. “I think it’s worthy of further conversation,” Wyoming Sen. Bill Landon, R-Casper, said. “I’d rather spend […]
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Lawmakers to examine legislative ethics, misconduct rules
Provenza flap is latest ripple in an ongoing conversation about how lawmakers are expected to behave — on and offline — and how leadership should address misconduct.
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Far-right advances motivate ‘pro-Wyoming’ lawmakers to organize
Details of the so-called Wyoming Caucus are still scant, but movement is afoot to coalesce and support non-Freedom Caucus members of the Wyoming Legislature.
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Remote public testimony secured for legislative interim
After two committees declined to take remote testimony during the 2023 session, Management Council voted to guarantee its availability during interim meetings.
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Lummis reintroduces bill to raise pilot retirement age to 67
GILLETTE, Wyo. — U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-WY, and several other senators have reintroduced a bill to combat the pilot shortage that’s impacted Wyoming. The Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act bill would raise the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age from 65 to 67 while keeping all training, safety and certifications in place to ensure pilot quality […]
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Republican lawmakers divided on scope of government
Conservative concepts like constitutionality and local control have long held sway at the Legislature, but this session Republicans butted heads over these ideals.
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Wyoming legislation recognizes 4-H as cocurricular program, allows excused absences
In Wyoming, 4-H is now considered a cocurricular activity, allowing members to obtain excused absences for participation in 4-H.
Posted inCommunity, Health, Legislature, Legislature, Politics, State Politics, Wyoming
Hearing to block new abortion ban likely in days
Governor says it’s probable the new near-total abortion-ban law will be tied up in court and should instead go to a popular vote.
Posted inHealth
Two new abortion bans to become law in Wyoming
Gov. Gordon signs one bill to ban medication-induced abortions and lets another near-complete ban go into effect without his signature.
Posted inCommunity
Governor Gordon vetoes prohibition on delivery of unsolicited ballot form bill
The governor signed several bills this session to strengthen election integrity and security, but says that changes made to this bill during the legislative process muddled the bill’s language and intent.
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Maintenance savant Jed Lane keeps Wyoming Capitol running
The HVAC specialist is so essential to state government one lawmaker has threatened to pass a law banning his retirement.
