Generational investment fund bill fails in House
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill to create an investment fund that advocates have said could offset lost mineral revenue to the state has failed in the Wyoming House of Representatives. Senate…
Anti-DEI bill heads to governor’s desk
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill to terminate and defund diversity, equity and inclusion programming at the University of Wyoming and community colleges is headed for Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk….
Senators restore full K-12 school funding after court decision
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — On the heels of an unfavorable district court decision on K-12 public school funding this week, state lawmakers restored the full $66.3 million external cost adjustment on…
Wyoming lawmakers earmark $15 million for I-80 Green River Tunnel repairs
• The funds are intended to expedite inspection and repair after an early February pile-up killed three people and caused extensive damage. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE–The Wyoming Legislature agreed to set aside $15 million to inspect and repair…
Governor lets gun-free zones repeal become law without his signature
• Gordon criticizes ‘legislative power grab’ By Wyoming Tribune Eagle staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon announced late Thursday that he will let House Bill 172, “Repeal gun free zones and preemption amendments,” go…
BLM: Protect Wyoming’s public lands from illegal dumping
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Bureau of Land Management is urging the public to help combat illegal dumping on public lands, a widespread issue that degrades natural resources, threatens wildlife and imposes significant cleanup costs on taxpayers. “Illegal dumping is…
Senate, House leaders agree on property tax cut, now at 25%
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Thursday morning, lawmakers in a joint conference committee signed an agreement to offer a 25% property tax cut to Wyoming homeowners. The measure still has to pass…
Senators: No adjustment to biennium budget this year
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wednesday evening, Senate leaders announced that they will not pass a supplemental budget bill this session. The purpose of a supplemental budget is to “respond to emergency…
Court rules against state in school funding lawsuit
By Sarah Elmquist Squires and Marit Gookin The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — In an 186-page ruling filed Wednesday, the state of Wyoming lost on every question in a lawsuit filed by the Wyoming Education Association over…
Rancher-backed solar power bill loses glimmer with amendments
• Rooftop solar advocates were jazzed about expanding the state’s net-metering credit system to ranches, churches and municipalities, but say amended version hits a sour note. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Cokeville area farmer Jason Thornock testified to lawmakers that the…