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SVI Radio Interview-Oct. 4: Rep. Lane Allred, HD21

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Teton County: State land development bill unconstitutional

In an ongoing dispute over development of state land and environmental degradation, Wyoming’s wealthiest and most liberal county claims the state targets it unfairly.   By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com A bill passed by the Wyoming Legislature in 2020…

Editorial: A Bright Future for Wyoming Energy

By Senator Dan Dockstader Wyoming is fortunate to be blessed with an abundance of natural resources and energy knowledge, which has rightfully placed our state as an energy leader. Our capabilities, coupled with both traditional and renewable energies, has led…

Wyoming Legislative Update from the Wyoming Business Alliance

The Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee began its interim work during its meeting in Lander on May 30th and 31st. The committee had a busy agenda that covered a wide variety of topics including Regulatory Reform, Electric Utilities,…

2023 Wyoming Legislature Interim Work continues across the state

The 2023 Wyoming Legislature has lawmakers continuing with interim work in various locations across the Cowboy State. Here’s a look at where they are and what they are working on in the coming days. COMMITTEE NAME   Select Committee on Blockchain,…

Wyoming is behind national trend of legal medical marijuana

By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Wyoming is becoming an island amid a sea of states that have legalized marijuana in some capacity. Marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, but 21 states have…

Gordon vetoes absentee ballot bill

By Joshua Wolfson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday vetoed legislation designed to prevent people from sending misleading absentee ballot request forms, saying late changes to the bill could produce unintended consequences that…

Medicaid expansion recognized as significant missed opportunity

By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — One-hundred and ninety-six bills passed out of the Wyoming Legislature during the general session, but that doesn’t mean nothing was left on the table. Lawmakers recognized there were…

Governor Gordon Signs Bills Focused on Strengthening Wyoming Families

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Property tax relief, providing a plan of safe care for at-risk newborns, protecting Wyoming outdoors and supporting energy development were among the bills Governor Mark Gordon signed on Thursday.  Last year, in an effort to help Wyoming…

More liquor licenses ahead

By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming communities will soon have more liquor licenses to give out. Legislation signed into law recently by Gov.Mark Gordon will remove caps on bar and grill liquor licenses and…