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…
USPS announces it will keep some local mail processing in Wyoming
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The USPS will be keeping some of its Casper and Cheyenne local mail processing operations facilities open and investing up to $9.2 million as the service shifts…
Gordon will see surgical abortion regulation bill again after last year’s veto
Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill last year that would require surgical abortion centers to be licensed as an ambulatory surgical center. An identical bill is headed back…
House begins reviewing fire relief and recovery bills
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — As Wyoming reels from a historic 2024 fire season, lawmakers are advancing bills to help aid rehabilitation and recovery efforts. According to the Wyoming State Forestry Division,…