2026 legislative budget session reaches bill crossover period
By The Sheridan Press staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Legislature has reached the midway point of the 2026 Budget Session, which began on Feb. 9. Tuesday marked the final day for bills to receive a…
House approves Hathaway Scholarship increases
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill to increase Hathaway Scholarship award amounts for the first time in a decade has passed both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature. The House of…
Under plea deal, alleged wolf tormentor Cody Roberts to face 18 month probation, $1,000 fine
By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Cody Roberts, the Sublette County man charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly bringing a wolf into a Daniel bar, plans to take a plea deal. Under…
Gordon weighs in on $170M difference in chamber budgets
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Senate and House of Representatives have both put forth budgets to fund the state of Wyoming over the next two years, and as of Monday,…
House committee passes two Medicaid-related bills
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Despite one lawmaker’s suggestion that Medicaid patient ambulance services be paid for with one-cent sales tax funding, a House committee voted Monday to increase the Medicaid rate…
Freedom Caucus stays firm on $13 million cheatgrass-spraying cut as invasive grass tightens its grip on Wyoming
• Efforts to restore funding in the House failed in a 26-34 split, with further-right lawmakers aligned with the caucus voting as a block to reduce spending on addressing invaded rangelands. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Hot Springs County residents…
House votes to cut UW funding by at least $20M
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — In an emotional Saturday vote about funding for the state’s only four-year public university, members of the Wyoming House of Representatives narrowly voted to support deep cuts…
Wyoming Highway Patrol struggles with staffing; starting salaries rank 44th in nation
By Amanda Manchester Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — In early February, the Wyoming Highway Patrol Association launched its first-ever online awareness campaign to draw attention to its ongoing compensation and employee retention crisis. The…
House keeps $40M cut to UW in its version of budget
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After two hours of passionate debate weighing educational and fiscal values, members of the Wyoming House of Representatives voted Wednesday to maintain cuts to the University of…
Senate introduces resolution urging Congress to protect public lands
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Senate advanced a resolution Friday that declares that public lands should stay in public hands, as many Wyomingites have expressed in recent months. The Senate…