Legislature

Women, young people may face barriers to joining Wyo. government

CASPER, Wyo. — What does it take to get involved and hold public office in the Wyoming Legislature? The Wyoming Legislature holds general legislative sessions lasting 40 days every other... Read more »

09/09/19 12:25 PM

New boating blood alcohol limits in effect July 1

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature passed a bill which sets the legal blood alcohol limit while operating a boat at 0.08%, the same as driving a motor vehicle. That... Read more »

07/01/19 2:01 PM

Governor names new acting chief of staff

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has a new acting chief of staff and deputy acting chief of staff. Policy Director Buck McVeigh was named as acting chief of... Read more »

06/28/19 11:28 AM

Governor wants to minimize supplemental budget requests, reduce jargon

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is working on his first budget as the state’s executive. Gordon is directing state agencies to base their budgets on a two-year cycle.... Read more »

06/06/19 4:27 PM

Casper lawyers step up to take on misdemeanor cases

CASPER, Wyo. — At least ten attorneys or law firms have communicated a willingness to represent clients in misdemeanor cases in Natrona County. NC Circuit Court Judge Brian Christensen said... Read more »

06/04/19 3:25 PM

Wyoming legislators considering removing jail sentences for misdemeanor charges

CASPER, Wyo. — Removing jail sentencing as an option for some misdemeanor charges is one option that would help alleviate high caseloads for public defenders in Wyoming. The Wyoming Senate... Read more »

06/04/19 2:11 PM

Public Defender, facing staffing and funding crisis, awaits Wyoming Supreme Court review

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Supreme Court will decide whether to accept or deny State Public Defender Diane Lonazo’s petition to review a contempt order sometime between June 14 and... Read more »

06/03/19 2:29 PM

Viewpoints vary on public defenders crisis

CASPER, Wyo. — A staffing crisis has led to State Public Defender Diane Lozano informing judges that public defenders will not be appointed to misdemeanor cases in Natrona and Campbell... Read more »

05/31/19 2:40 PM

Casper City Council agree on legislative proposals for 2020 Wyoming legislative session

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council agreed on a set of resolutions during their Tuesday, April 23 work session that the City would like the Wyoming Association of Municipalities... Read more »

04/24/19 2:19 PM

Governor vetoes bill proposing Wyoming sue the State of Washington

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon vetoed a bill that would have authorized a lawsuit against the State of Washington on Monday, March 18. House Bill 251 would have allowed Wyoming to... Read more »

03/18/19 12:42 PM

Governor signs resolution: December 10, 2019 is ‘Wyoming’s Women Suffrage Day’

Governor Mark Gordon signed a resolution on Monday, March 18 establishing Decemeber 10, 2019 as “Wyoming’s Women Suffrage Day.” The Senate Joint Resolution says that December 10, 2019 marks the... Read more »

03/18/19 12:25 PM

Governor Gordon vetoes ‘Energy production inventory exemption’

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon vetoed House Bill 120 on Monday, March 18. The bill would have made certain specialized energy production equipment exempt from property taxation. “The following property is... Read more »

03/18/19 12:01 PM

Tourism Council disappointed in Legislature’s Lodging Tax decision

The Natrona County Travel and Tourism Council discussed the Wyoming legislative session during the Council’s Friday, March 1 meeting. The Legislative session adjourned for the year on Thursday. The Travel... Read more »

03/01/19 2:33 PM

‘New sheriff’ Gordon reins in Legislature’s budgeting process

February 28, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile To cheers from the Wyoming Republican Party and even some lawmakers, Gov. Mark Gordon took a swipe at the Legislature’s budgeting process with a strongly... Read more »

03/01/19 1:24 PM

Governor vetoes travel expense rate hike for Wyoming legislators

Governor Mark Gordon vetoed a bill on Thursday, Feb. 28 that would have increased the per diem rate paid to Wyoming legislators. The bill would have increased the per diem... Read more »

02/28/19 1:54 PM

‘Sexual assault parental rights’ bill awaits governor’s decision

House Bill 107 regulating parental rights in sexual assault cases is headed to the Governor Mark Gordon’s desk after the Senate President and Speaker of the Wyoming House signed the... Read more »

02/28/19 1:21 PM

Legislature Round-up: marijuana reform, food trucks, ‘Public Lands Day’ and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Here is a round-up of some of Wednesday’s activity: A bill that would have downgraded some marijuana offences... Read more »

02/28/19 9:07 AM

Legislature Round-up: equal pay, train crews, opioid prescriptions and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Here is a round-up of some of Tuesday’s activity: A bill that would require a minimum of two... Read more »

02/27/19 8:49 AM

Bill taking away private school zoning control from county heads to governor

February 25, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile A bill to override Teton County zoning regulations on behalf of a private school owned by members of the family of prominent GOP donor Foster... Read more »

02/26/19 1:19 PM

Veterans’ skilled nursing facility bill headed for the governor’s desk

The veterans’ skilled nursing facility bill is headed for the governor’s desk as of Monday, Feb. 25. A Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives joint committee approved the bill with... Read more »

02/26/19 10:56 AM

Animal cruelty bill falters in the Wyoming Legislature

The Wyoming Legislature has been considering a “Care of Animals” bill. The bill makes some changes to protections against animal cruelty in the state. Both the House and the Senate... Read more »

02/25/19 11:58 AM

Legislature Round-up: Medal of Honor Highway, natural gas tax exemptions, ballot counting and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Friday, Feb. 22. Here is a round-up of some of Friday’s activity: The House speaker signed a bill designating U.S. Highway... Read more »

02/25/19 8:24 AM

Legislature Round-up: mixed martial arts, aftermarket auto parts and Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Thursday, Feb. 21. Here is a round-up of some of Thursday’s activity: The House passed a resolution on first reading that... Read more »

02/22/19 9:23 AM

House votes to handcuff counties on private schools

February 20, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile The Wyoming House in its first floor discussion gave initial approval to a much debated bill to strip counties’ zoning authority over private... Read more »

02/21/19 11:54 AM

Legislature update: antifreeze, equal pay, prescription drugs and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Here is a round-up of some of Wednesday’s activity: The Senate passed a bill on second reading that... Read more »

02/21/19 7:26 AM

Legislature Round-up: search and rescue, no more undertakers, laser surgery and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Here is a round-up of some of Tuesday’s activity: The Senate passed a bill on first reading that... Read more »

02/20/19 8:23 AM

Legislature Round-up: air ambulances, big game antlers, Medicaid fraud, and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Friday, Feb. 15. Here is a round-up of some of Friday’s activity: A bill that would have Medicaid cover air ambulance... Read more »

02/18/19 8:18 AM

Companies, activists unite against corporate income tax

February 15, 2019 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Simmering opposition to a corporate income tax pushed by leading lawmakers came to a boil last week when corporate lobbyists and lawyers joined Republican party... Read more »

02/18/19 7:20 AM

Legislature Round-up: Wyoming Beer Freedom, opioid prescription limits, midwife services and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Thursday, Feb. 14. Here is a round-up of some of Thursday’s activity: The Senate passed the Wyoming Beer Freedom Act on... Read more »

02/15/19 8:50 AM

Mountain Daylight Time bill fails in the Senate

A bill that would have Wyoming stop recognizing daylight savings time changes failed on first reading in the Senate Thursday, Feb. 14. The House passed the measure on Jan. 28... Read more »

02/15/19 8:07 AM

Senate passes Buffalo version of vets’ nursing facility bill

The Senate passed a bill on third reading that would place the Wyoming Veterans’ Skilled Nursing Facility in Buffalo instead of Casper or Sheridan. The bill was passed on Thursday,... Read more »

02/14/19 5:43 PM

Legislature Round-up: sexual assault reporting, E-bikes, repeal of ‘illegitimate child’ and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Here is a round-up of some of Tuesday’s activity: The House placed a bill regulating electronic bicycles on... Read more »

02/14/19 8:45 AM

Vets nursing facility still headed for Buffalo after second reading, design renderings released

Buffalo remains the site for the veterans skilled nursing facility after the Senate passed House Bill 82 on second reading Wednesday, Feb. 13. A Senate Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs... Read more »

02/13/19 2:17 PM

Veterans’ skilled nursing facility back in Buffalo as Casper amendment fails

The Veterans’ skilled nursing facility is again slated to be located in Buffalo after the Senate rejected an amendment to place the facility in Casper, on Monday, Feb. 11. The... Read more »

02/12/19 12:33 PM

Legislature Round-up: hunting dogs, online education, ‘Wild Horse Highway’ and more

The Wyoming Legislature took a number of actions on Monday Feb. 11. Here is a round-up of some of that activity: The House passed a bill on third reading that... Read more »

02/12/19 8:53 AM

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Legislature

Women, young people may face barriers to joining Wyo. government

Governor: Settled lawsuit reaffirms Wyo. treasurer’s constitutional authority

More conservatives oppose death penalty, ACLU of Wyo. says

Enzi, Barrasso, Cheney call for relief for small refineries

Legislative committee working on Wyo. fuel tax hike proposal

‘Support Mills Fire Department’ collecting signatures to recall mayor

New boating blood alcohol limits in effect July 1

Governor names new acting chief of staff

Governor wants to minimize supplemental budget requests, reduce jargon

Casper lawyers step up to take on misdemeanor cases

Wyoming legislators considering removing jail sentences for misdemeanor charges

Public Defender, facing staffing and funding crisis, awaits Wyoming Supreme Court review

Viewpoints vary on public defenders crisis

Casper City Council agree on legislative proposals for 2020 Wyoming legislative session

Governor vetoes bill proposing Wyoming sue the State of Washington

Governor signs resolution: December 10, 2019 is ‘Wyoming’s Women Suffrage Day’

Governor Gordon vetoes ‘Energy production inventory exemption’

Tourism Council disappointed in Legislature’s Lodging Tax decision

‘New sheriff’ Gordon reins in Legislature’s budgeting process

Governor vetoes travel expense rate hike for Wyoming legislators

‘Sexual assault parental rights’ bill awaits governor’s decision

Legislature Round-up: marijuana reform, food trucks, ‘Public Lands Day’ and more

Legislature Round-up: equal pay, train crews, opioid prescriptions and more

Bill taking away private school zoning control from county heads to governor

Veterans’ skilled nursing facility bill headed for the governor’s desk

Animal cruelty bill falters in the Wyoming Legislature

Legislature Round-up: Medal of Honor Highway, natural gas tax exemptions, ballot counting and more

Legislature Round-up: mixed martial arts, aftermarket auto parts and Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week

House votes to handcuff counties on private schools

Legislature update: antifreeze, equal pay, prescription drugs and more

Legislature Round-up: search and rescue, no more undertakers, laser surgery and more

Legislature Round-up: air ambulances, big game antlers, Medicaid fraud, and more

Companies, activists unite against corporate income tax

Legislature Round-up: Wyoming Beer Freedom, opioid prescription limits, midwife services and more

Mountain Daylight Time bill fails in the Senate

Senate passes Buffalo version of vets’ nursing facility bill

Legislature Round-up: sexual assault reporting, E-bikes, repeal of ‘illegitimate child’ and more

Vets nursing facility still headed for Buffalo after second reading, design renderings released

Veterans’ skilled nursing facility back in Buffalo as Casper amendment fails

Legislature Round-up: hunting dogs, online education, ‘Wild Horse Highway’ and more

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