Two moderates vie for seat vacated by Leg’s only independent
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com The 66th Wyoming Legislature was made up of 79 Republicans, nine Democrats and just two members from a minor party or with no party ties. One of those was Rep. Marshall Burt (L-Green River), a Libertarian…
Legislature approves 62-31 redistricting plan
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature gave final approval Friday night to a redistricting plan that increases their numbers by three to 62 representatives and 31 senators. With…
Legislature rejects Medicaid expansion
By Jasmine Hall and Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Attempts were made in both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature on Friday to amend the 2023- 24 biennium budget to expand Medicaid coverage to more…
Wyoming House proposes increase in Senator and Representative districts
After months of back-and- forth between state lawmakers regarding legislative redistricting, the Wyoming House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at equal representation for both Wyoming’s rural areas of the west and urban areas of the east. House Bill 100,…
Gordon strikes upbeat tone with ‘State of the State’
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon kicked off the 66th Legislature with an upbeat speech Monday, setting an optimistic tone as he told lawmakers that boosting pay for state workers was his…
2021 Wyoming budget review
◆ Budget included $430 in reductions, No tax increases. On Monday, March 30, the Wyoming Legislature approved a balanced budget that significantly reduces government spending in response to historic revenue shortfalls created by the pandemic and declining coal, oil and…
Rep. Scott Heiner Reports on Legislative Session
The following is a release from Wyoming State Representative Scott Heiner (R-HD18) We have finished up the virtual portion of the 66th Legislature Session and I am looking forward to meeting in person with other Legislators in March. I want…
House Bills at 68, Senate Files at 64 for the opening day of the Wyoming Legislature
◆ Legislative list will increase, with committee bills first up for consideration. Early bill filings in the Wyoming State Legislature included 68 House Bills and one Resolution, while the Senate had a list 64 Senate Files that were formally read…
Lawmakers weighing options for 2021 general session
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After state lawmakers decided last month to delay most of the 2021 general session beyond January due to COVID-19 concerns, plans for the 66th Wyoming Legislature are still…