50% reduction for all: Property tax discussion continues in Senate
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill that would have extended the life of a new long-term homeowner property tax exemption program has failed, but another that would offer 50% relief to…
House bills could gut K-12 public funding by a combined $80M
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Three proposed bills in the current Wyoming legislative session could gut funding for K-12 public schools by more than $80 million per fiscal year — and that’s…
Wyoming Freedom Caucus-stacked committee slashes $235 million from budget
• The fiscal plan now goes to the House and the Senate for separate deliberations. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—A legislative panel on Tuesday advanced the state’s supplemental budget, but not before slashing roughly $235 million from Gov. Mark…
Wade Bitter selected to Star Valley Ranch Town Council
The Star Valley Ranch Town Council voted to appoint Wade Bitter to fill a vacancy on the council. The vote took place during a special Town Council meeting held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28. Bitter will fill the…
Abortion bills pass through Wyoming House committee
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Two Wyoming Freedom Caucus bills that would place heavy restrictions on abortion access passed easily through a House of Representatives committee Friday morning, with no questions asked…
Gun free zones repeal overwhelmingly approved in House, headed to Senate
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — A bill to repeal most of Wyoming’s gun free zones — including at government buildings and schools — is headed down the hall to the Senate…
Freedom Caucus’‘Five and Dime’ measures pass through House
By Hannah Shields and Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Five key bills in the Wyoming Freedom Caucus’ “Five and Dime Plan” passed through the state House of Representatives within the first eight days…
Wyoming lawmakers reduce $66.3M funding for K-12 schools by $17.5M
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A pending lawsuit against the state of Wyoming claims the state has unconstitutionally underfunded its K-12 public schools. A 2024 legislative memo recommended the state provide a…
SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman
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Some items remain unclaimed following storage unit burglaries
• Suspects being held in Idaho awaiting extradition to Wyoming The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for the rightful owners of multiple items that were stolen from local storage units. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson advised anyone…