Abortion bill’s future uncertain in Senate
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —It’s unclear whether the Senate will get to debate the “Life is a Human Right” bill, the most ambitious and sweeping anti-abortion legislation the Wyoming Legislature has seen. Over…
Supplemental budget bill saves state record $1.4B
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — An unprecedented $1.4 billion will be placed into savings by the Wyoming Legislature upon the governor’s final approval of the supplemental budget bill. The 2023-24 supplemental budget was carefully assembled…
Bill seeks liberation for raw dairy and eggs
By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—Eight years after passing the Wyoming Food Freedom Act, state lawmakers are still making adjustments to ease sales of home-made goods, raw milk and eggs around the state. Senate File 102 – Food Freedom Act-Amendments —…
In skeptical Wyoming, Citizens’ Climate Lobby pushes for renewable energy
By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL —Talking about climate change in Wyoming — where roughly half of the state government’s revenue comes from fossil fuels — can make for a “tough conversation,” Bill Barron admits. But…
Cheyenne man charged with aggravated vehicular homicide
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A Cheyenne man was recently arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department on a warrant for aggravated vehicular homicide (reckless, DUI) that occurred in December 2021. Brandon Sibbitt, 33, fatally struck pedestrian Joe Sanders, 62, while traveling on…
Bill promoting apprenticeships, job training for students passes
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature unanimously supported a bill seen as a way to invest in students while promoting economic development and diversification. Senate File 78 was sponsored by the…
Marriage bill clears Senate
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Marriage for minors under 16 years of age is a step closer to being banned in Wyoming. House Bill 7 — which would set the minimum required age…
Deputies’ drug search called ‘illegal entry’
PINEDALE (WNE) — A LaBarge man is challenging deputies’ search of his home and all evidence obtained that led to a felony meth charge against him. Tanner C. Moceika was charged with felony possession of meth in a liquid form…
Senate committee moves tribal hunting rights bill forward, despite opposition
By Kristen Czaban The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — On Tuesday, a Wyoming Senate committee advanced House Bill 83, which would allow the governor to negotiate off-reservation hunting agreements with recognized tribes, despite testimony from multiple tribal representatives…
Hageman endorses Trump for president in 2024
CHEYENNE (WNE) —Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., on Wednesday announced her endorsement of former President Donald J. Trump as he runs for president again in 2024. Hageman issued the following statement in a news release: “I believe that Donald Trump was one of the best presidents of my lifetime. His policies were…