Bill proposes airport taxation districts
By Stephen Dow Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — A proposal being considered by the Wyoming Legislature would allow airports across the state to create special taxation districts, providing up to three mills of additional annual funding. Aaron…
Legislative leadership stresses civility
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Newly elected Speaker of the House Albert Sommers and Senate President Ogden Driskill have a lot to manage this session with 30 freshman lawmakers and a Legislature that’s…
Wyoming Legislative Website Provides Up-to-Date Information on 2023 General Session
Cheyenne – Wyoming residents are encouraged to use the Wyoming Legislature’s website to track legislation and participate in policymaking during the 2023 General Session. The web address is www.wyoleg.gov and is continually updated as each bill moves through the legislative…
Wyoming makes plans for leftover ARPA funds
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Close to $100 million in leftover American Rescue Plan Act money will be spent next year in a variety of ways, if the Wyoming Legislature follows Gov. Mark…
No further investigation of Bouchard for misconduct
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – State Sen. Anthony Bouchard will not be the subject of a formal investigation following a misconduct complaint filed in March, and he was assigned to serve on a…
Representative Scott Heiner breaks down his committee work leading into legislative session
Representative Scott Heiner says there is a lot of work being done in the committees in preparation for the upcoming legislative session in 2023. He is part of the House Minerals, Business and Economic Development committee. One big focus of…
Women gain seats in Wyoming Legislature
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Wyoming continues to make advances in female political representation, adding four more women to the Legislature this election cycle. Twenty out of 93 legislators who will serve constituents…
Lawmakers support permanent funding for suicide lifeline
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – The 988 system for suicide prevention and mental health crises is one step closer to having a permanent funding source in Wyoming. Members of the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint…
Legislators: Wyoming turning a darker shade of red
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —As Tuesday’s general election rapidly approaches, Rep. Dan Zwonitzer said the Wyoming Legislature can’t afford any more ultraconservative ideologues who don’t understand the complexities of writing law. Yet that…
Independent Notes: Memories of Clarene Law
Governor Mark Gordon ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 7, 2022 in honor and memory of Clarene Law. Ms. Law…