Clock ticks on budget as House awaits Senate counteroffer
• Senate negotiators appointed for their conservatism have yet to respond to a House proposal made Thursday. Lawmakers are already out of time to respond to potential gubernatorial vetoes. By Maggie Mullen and Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—Five…
House fights for Senate-axed school construction funds in budget negotiations
• Rock Springs and Jackson, accused of jumping the priorities line, desperately need improved facilities, district leaders say. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com In the Rock Springs High School’s woodshop, a large crack crawls up a brick wall, evidence…
Independent Notes: The view from my position as a member of Labor and Health in the Wyoming Senate.
In my column, Independent Notes, I often write about energy related matters. There’s a simple reason — so much of what we have in Wyoming is related to energy. We develop our infrastructure in our communities, build our schools and…
Senator Baldwin of Kemmerer announces retirement from state legislature
CHEYENNE – Today, Senator Fred Baldwin (SD-14) announced he will not seek another term in the Wyoming Legislature. Senator Baldwin was elected to the Wyoming Senate in 2017. He served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2015 – 2016….
988 hotline funding still in House budget, not in Senate version
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A $40 million allocation for 988 hotline operations is still alive in the Wyoming House of Representatives, but since lawmakers must reconcile a $900 million difference in…
$1B difference in two versions of ‘25-26 biennium budget
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The two chambers of the Wyoming Legislature are miles apart when it comes to how the state should spend its money for the 2025-26 budget biennium. Senate…
First week of session complete; bills to be heard set
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Legislature on Friday wrapped up the first week of its 20-day budget session, and at the end of the week, bills that had not yet been voted on…
Measures to guard against rising electricity costs advance in committee
State utility regulators and utilities said some of the legislation duplicates existing authorities and practices to ensure ‘prudent’ system investments. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Four of six bills intended to give state electric utility regulators more powers to…
Wyoming Legislature Honors Fallen Sergeant Nevada Krinkee
• Joint Resolution Recognizes the Sacrifices and Service of Wyoming Law Enforcement CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Legislature formally honored Sergeant Nevada Krinkee of the Sheridan Police Department today with a Joint Resolution signed by all members. Sgt. Krinkee, a more…
Limits on fishing outfitters
• HB0017 under consideration. The outdoor use of Wyoming’s resources is always a topic of debate at the annual legislative session and 2024 is no different. One such piece of legislation, House Bill 0017, would seek to limit the number…