Wyoming Senate President Dan Dockstader breaks down legislative work over the summer
Wyoming Senate President Dan Dockstader sat down with SVI to discuss some of the legislative work that has gone on throughout the summer. He says what some may not realize is the work that takes place outside the legislative session….
In a first for Wyoming, national endorsements shape down-ballot races
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Dan Dockstader has been around Wyoming’s political block between his 36 years at the Star Valley Independent, which he publishes, and his 16 years in the Wyoming Legislature,…
Lincoln County Commission funds tax refund program
◆ Harmon acknowledges volunteer work for those serving on districts and boards in LC. As the Lincoln County Commission set the budget for the coming fiscal year, the governing body, for the first time, included money for the tax refund…
Legislature’s only Independent rep to retire
Saying “it’s time to pass the torch” to a fresh face in the Wyoming Legislature, District 22 State Rep. Jim Roscoe said he will not run for re-election when his term ends at the beginning of 2023. Roscoe, an independent,…
Money for nontraditional students not immediately available
By Carrie Haderlie Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Although the framework for a new scholarship program for nontraditional students in Wyoming is now in place, no awards will be made until the state’s endowment fund reaches $50…
Park County Republicans condemn Legislature
By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The Park County Republican Party condemned the leaders of the Wyoming Legislature, called for the state’s elections to be tallied by hand and took a stand against health care…
Bill banning early release of mugshots advances
JACKSON (WNE) — In a world of rapid sharing online, the Wyoming Legislature is considering a bill that may protect those charged with a crime from the harsh court of public opinion. State lawmakers heard testimony Monday on a proposed…
Senators file bill requiring schools to share lesson information
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Last fall, two of the Wyoming Legislature’s top lawmakers held a press conference with the then-schools superintendent to announce plans for a bill tied to public concerns over critical…
Lawmakers want to reimburse fossil fuel producers to offset fed royalty hike
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Some Wyoming lawmakers want to provide a tax refund to fossil fuel producers to help offset a potential federal mineral royalty rate hike. The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee on Thursday unanimously passed the Mineral royalties…
Latest redistricting plan: Add 3 more lawmakers
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Lawmakers are considering increasing the size of the Legislature to 62 representatives and 31 senators after discussion during a months-long redistricting process has often resulted in gridlock. For…