Legislature

Loucks says resignation from Wyoming House due to COVID-19 pressures on his business

CASPER, Wyo. — Bunky Loucks resigned from his seat in the Wyoming Legislature effective June 30. He had held the House District 59 seat since 2011. Loucks told Oil City... Read more »

07/06/20 5:32 PM

Natrona GOP announce replacement process due to Rep. Loucks’ resignation

07/06/20 4:34 PM

Gov allocates $50 mil CARES Act money to Business Interruption Stipend Program

06/29/20 3:30 PM

David Carpenter says property tax increases sparked his run for Wyoming House Seat 59 (PHOTOS)

06/15/20 6:55 PM

Business Interruption Stipend program launched by WBC for small businesses

06/09/20 5:37 PM

Nonprofits ineligible for $50 million COVID-19 ‘Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend’ program

06/04/20 7:30 PM

$50 million Wyoming COVID-19 business relief program launching Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council will begin to accept applications for the $50 million “Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend” program at 10 am Monday, June 8. “The program offers... Read more »

06/04/20 6:39 PM

Governor to announce need for further budget cuts in Wyoming Thursday

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to make a public announcement of further cuts to the state’s budget on Thursday, June 4 which could lead to some... Read more »

06/04/20 12:20 PM

Wyoming Business Council: $50 million business relief program may launch in early June

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors, which includes Governor Mark Gordon, are set to hold a special meeting at 9 am Friday, May 29. During the... Read more »

05/28/20 7:11 PM

Gordon signs three CARES Act related bills to get $1.25 billion in Wyoming COVID-19 assistance flowing

CASPER, Wyo. —Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed three pieces of legislation into law on Wednesday, May 20 which relate to the use of $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding... Read more »

05/21/20 9:23 AM

Lawmakers begin appropriating federal aid money

May 19, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile CHEYENNE — Over more than 30 hours of live-streamed videoconferencing this weekend, the Wyoming Legislature passed three bills to begin spending $1.25 billion in federal... Read more »

05/20/20 6:00 AM

Wyoming Legislature authorize COVID-19 rent assistance and protections for employers

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature have passed legislation which would authorize a COVID-19 rent assistance program and relief and protections for Wyoming employers if Governor Mark Gordon signs the... Read more »

05/16/20 8:33 PM

Gordon announces new Wyoming COVID-19 death in message to the legislature

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon delivered a message to the Wyoming House of Representatives toward the end of their special session on Saturday, May 16. During his remarks,... Read more »

05/16/20 8:19 PM

Legislature authorize up to $325 million in CARES Act relief for Wyoming small businesses

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature have passed legislation which would direct $325 million in CARES Act funding or future federal funding received by the state to provide COVID-19 pandemic... Read more »

05/16/20 6:38 PM

Legislators say Wyoming businesses protected from ‘flood of litigation’ during COVID-19 pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature has been working to direct $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding which has been received by the state in response to the COVID-19... Read more »

05/16/20 5:46 PM

Gallery: 3,000+ tune into special session; Wyoming legislators get creative with virtual imagery

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature has been holding a special legislative session May 15-16 to direct the use of $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding received by the... Read more »

05/16/20 3:59 PM

Tune in as Wyoming Legislature begin second day of special session Saturday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is set to resume their special session beginning at 9 am Saturday, May 16. Both the House of Representatives and Senate worked late into... Read more »

05/16/20 9:27 AM

House amend $275 million Wyo. small business relief bill; jettison loans in favor of stipends

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives adopted two amendments to House Bill 1004 during the special session on Friday, May 15 which make changes to proposed COVID-19 relief... Read more »

05/15/20 8:16 PM

House reject $600 million in tax relief for Wyoming residents not allowed under CARES Act

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives shot down an amendment to House Bill 1001 that would have appropriated up to $600 million toward property and sales tax relief... Read more »

05/15/20 6:04 PM

Wyoming House amend CARES funding bill to include tribal governments

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives adopted an amendment to House Bill 1001 during the special session Friday, May 8 that would make it possible for the Eastern... Read more »

05/15/20 3:04 PM

Legislature debates whether Wyoming rent assistance should be paid to tenants or landlords

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is considering legislation during their Friday, May 15 special session that would include providing for rent assistance and the avoidance of evictions amid the... Read more »

05/15/20 1:07 PM

Rep. Gray argues special session rules limit debate; others say they prevent filibusters

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is holding a special session in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which includes legislation that would guide the emergency appropriation of $1.25 billion in... Read more »

05/15/20 10:04 AM

Wyoming Legislature considering making businesses immune from COVID-19 civil liabilities

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature is set to consider legislation during the special session which would make business entities, including nonprofits, immune from civil liabilities stemming from coronavirus exposure... Read more »

05/15/20 8:36 AM

Wyoming Legislature urged to expand Medicaid as job losses pile up

CASPER, Wyo. — The COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices, combined with a shrinking coal market and oversupply of natural gas is taking a toll on Wyoming’s economy and the... Read more »

05/14/20 3:26 PM

Banks overwhelmed by PPP; may struggle with Wyoming COVID-19 relief loans for businesses

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature are set to consider bills which would guide the emergency appropriation of $1.25 billion in federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act... Read more »

05/14/20 12:32 PM

Leg. to allow some media into Capitol for special session

May 11, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile The Wyoming Legislature will allow some media into the Capitol for this week’s two-day special session under special guidelines the Legislative Services Office issued on... Read more »

05/12/20 6:03 AM

Wyoming Legislature granting limited media access to Capitol during COVID-19 special session

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature will be holding a special session May 15-16 in response to COVID-19 impacts on the state. The legislaute will discuss the emergency appropriation of... Read more »

05/11/20 4:05 PM

Gov. proclaims a special session; public, press cannot attend

May 8, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Gov. Mark Gordon Thursday signed a proclamation convening the Wyoming Legislature for a special session on May 15 to distribute federal stimulus money to Wyoming... Read more »

05/11/20 8:44 AM

Gordon calls Wyoming Legislature into special session to address COVID crisis

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed a proclamation to convene the Wyoming Legislature in a special session. The 65th Legislature will be called into special session on Friday, May 15, at... Read more »

05/07/20 3:22 PM

Governor instructs state agencies to prepare for COVID-19 budget impacts

As Wyoming continues to experience the direct and indirect fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Mark Gordon has instructed all state agency directors to identify opportunities to immediately reduce... Read more »

04/15/20 2:37 PM

Analysts’ memo to lawmakers predicts staggering revenue drops for Wyoming

April 13, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Wyoming state government revenues could plummet from anywhere between $555 million and nearly $2.8 billion over the next two years as a result of the... Read more »

04/14/20 9:17 AM

Legislative Management Council set meeting to discuss COVID-19 and consider possible special session

CHEYENNE – Management Council will meet on April 16 at 7:30 a.m. to consider interim topics for joint interim committees. This meeting will include discussion of potential legislative responses to the... Read more »

04/02/20 9:47 AM

Governor vetos ‘born alive’ bill, signs 2 others into law

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon said in a press release he has signed two bills, vetoed four and allowed five to go into law without his signature. They are... Read more »

03/27/20 1:01 PM

Center Street bridge in Casper dedicated to Bataan Death March survivor

CASPER, Wyo. — The I-25 bridge over Casper’s Center Street will be dedicated to Dr. Leanard L. Robinson, a survivor of the Bataan Death March in World War II. Governor... Read more »

03/25/20 11:11 AM

Disposal of wind turbine blades in abandoned coal mines authorized in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill into law on Monday, March 23 which authorizes the disposal of wind turbine blades and shells into abandoned coal mines... Read more »

03/25/20 10:44 AM

Governor authorizes path for Wyoming to stop recognizing seasonal time changes

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 44 into law on Monday, March 23. That bill creates a pathway in which Wyoming could stop observing seasonal time changes. The bill... Read more »

03/25/20 10:22 AM

Governor signs bill limiting registered sex offender access to schools in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill into law on Monday, March 24 which adds new restrictions to registered sex offenders attempting to access the grounds of their own... Read more »

03/25/20 10:05 AM

Gordon vetoes multiple aspects of Wyoming’s biennium budget bill

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has decided to veto aspects of the biennium budget bill passed by both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature. Gordon exercised his authority to... Read more »

03/12/20 5:02 PM

Governor signs bill expanding Wyoming Food Freedom Act

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 84 into law on Thursday, March 12 which will expand the Wyoming Food Freedom Act. “The nation’s best law for... Read more »

03/12/20 4:06 PM

House agrees to Senate changes to Wyoming seasonal time changes bill

CASPER, Wyo. — On Thursday, March 12, the Wyoming House of Representatives agreed to changes to House Bill 44 adopted by the Senate. The bill, which would create a pathway... Read more »

03/12/20 1:14 PM

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Legislature

Loucks says resignation from Wyoming House due to COVID-19 pressures on his business

Natrona GOP announce replacement process due to Rep. Loucks’ resignation

Gov allocates $50 mil CARES Act money to Business Interruption Stipend Program

David Carpenter says property tax increases sparked his run for Wyoming House Seat 59 (PHOTOS)

Business Interruption Stipend program launched by WBC for small businesses

Nonprofits ineligible for $50 million COVID-19 ‘Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend’ program

$50 million Wyoming COVID-19 business relief program launching Monday

Governor to announce need for further budget cuts in Wyoming Thursday

Wyoming Business Council: $50 million business relief program may launch in early June

Gordon signs three CARES Act related bills to get $1.25 billion in Wyoming COVID-19 assistance flowing

Lawmakers begin appropriating federal aid money

Wyoming Legislature authorize COVID-19 rent assistance and protections for employers

Gordon announces new Wyoming COVID-19 death in message to the legislature

Legislature authorize up to $325 million in CARES Act relief for Wyoming small businesses

Legislators say Wyoming businesses protected from ‘flood of litigation’ during COVID-19 pandemic

Gallery: 3,000+ tune into special session; Wyoming legislators get creative with virtual imagery

Tune in as Wyoming Legislature begin second day of special session Saturday

House amend $275 million Wyo. small business relief bill; jettison loans in favor of stipends

House reject $600 million in tax relief for Wyoming residents not allowed under CARES Act

Wyoming House amend CARES funding bill to include tribal governments

Legislature debates whether Wyoming rent assistance should be paid to tenants or landlords

Rep. Gray argues special session rules limit debate; others say they prevent filibusters

Wyoming Legislature considering making businesses immune from COVID-19 civil liabilities

Wyoming Legislature urged to expand Medicaid as job losses pile up

Banks overwhelmed by PPP; may struggle with Wyoming COVID-19 relief loans for businesses

Leg. to allow some media into Capitol for special session

Wyoming Legislature granting limited media access to Capitol during COVID-19 special session

Gov. proclaims a special session; public, press cannot attend

Gordon calls Wyoming Legislature into special session to address COVID crisis

Governor instructs state agencies to prepare for COVID-19 budget impacts

Analysts’ memo to lawmakers predicts staggering revenue drops for Wyoming

Legislative Management Council set meeting to discuss COVID-19 and consider possible special session

Governor vetos ‘born alive’ bill, signs 2 others into law

Center Street bridge in Casper dedicated to Bataan Death March survivor

Disposal of wind turbine blades in abandoned coal mines authorized in Wyoming

Governor authorizes path for Wyoming to stop recognizing seasonal time changes

Governor signs bill limiting registered sex offender access to schools in Wyoming

Gordon vetoes multiple aspects of Wyoming’s biennium budget bill

Governor signs bill expanding Wyoming Food Freedom Act

House agrees to Senate changes to Wyoming seasonal time changes bill

Crime

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Child Endangerment charge filed after suspected drugs found in Cheyenne home

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Natrona County sees 12 DWUI arrests over July 4th weekend

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Community

Community

NCSD to spend $9,836.56 per weekly food unit for school meals

Meadow Gold and FSA/US Foods to provide milk, cheese and yogurt to NCSD schools

Poached mule deer found dumped and headless near Worland; public asked to help

Governor celebrating 130th birthday of the Cowboy State

Wyomingites looking to build cautioned about abandoned mines

Wyoming

Crime

Child Endangerment charge filed after suspected drugs found in Cheyenne home

Suspect who allegedly escaped during 2019 Cheyenne chase is located, arrested

Kanye West registers to vote in Wyoming, posts video

Pepsi of Casper and FSA/US Foods to provide drink options to students in NCSD

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