Prompted by Wyoming wolf incident, lawmakers tackle predator policy changes
• In wake of worldwide outcry over small penalties for Daniel man who muzzled and paraded a live wolf, legislative group mulls fortifications in Wyoming law. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com A legislative working group on Tuesday drafted fortifications…
Tax relief ballot initiative gaining traction, in Teton County and around state
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Sen. Dan Dockstader isn’t surprised that a petition to get property tax relief on the ballot is gaining statewide traction. In fact, he signed it. “Because we’re not…
Property tax ballot measure will slash local funding, report finds
• To ease the soaring price of property taxes, a ballot initiative would create an exemption to effectively halve the bill for homeowners. But that could slash state services. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com A statewide ballot initiative would effectively…
Medicaid expansion clears House committee
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —A bill that would extend Medicaid coverage to more people for the next two years was given its first approval Thursday morning in the House Revenue Committee, but not…