Middle School students visit Cheyenne
• Students participate in legislative process Roughly 20 students from Star Valley Middle School’s leadership and government program visited the Wyoming State Capitol Building last week to participate in the legislative process. Students and their advisors met with local…
Rep. Byron provides update on key bills, expresses disappointment in Freedom Caucus
Provided by Office of Andrew Byron CHEYENNE, WY – Representative Andrew Byron (HD 22) shares his perspective on new challenges reflected in elected officials’ votes, an update on significant legislative developments in the Wyoming House of Representatives, and insights into ongoing…
Bills targeting predator torture, snowmobile hunting could make infamous wolf stunt a felony
• Two bills have already been introduced stemming from Sublette County’s infamous animal torture incident. More are likely coming, including a proposal that would prohibit snowmobiling over animals on public land. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—Sophomore representative Andrew…
Representative Andrew Byron previews 2025 Legislative Session
• Byron highlights wildlife management, wildfire funding, and tax relief Representative Andrew Byron (R-HD22) made an appearance on the Weekday Wake-Up show on Thursday, January 9, to discuss the Wyoming Legislative Session, which began this week in Cheyenne. Byron represents…
SVI Radio Interview: Rep. Andrew Byron, Legislative Preview
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Candidate filing period opens
• Multiple state, county and municipal offices up for election The candidate filing period for those seeking political offices in Wyoming has opened. The filing window opened May 16 and will close on May 31 for candidates entering the…
Calls for Jackson fire chief’s ouster grow to include county administrator
• Fuming at Jellie, critics also press county to fire administrator Watkins. By Sophia Boyd-Fliegel Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Unrest over Teton County emergency response leadership is growing, and now gunning for the top….
Attempt to supersede local control over state land leases curtailed
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A draft bill criticized for attempting to take away local control over leases on state lands failed to gain traction among lawmakers this week. It was killed in…
House Revenue Committee begins tackling property taxes this week
◆ Lawmakers consider changes after property values skyrocket. The House Revenue Committee is considering a number of bills this week that relate to property tax law in Wyoming. The Wyoming Legislature is hoping to make changes to how property is…
Suicide hotline funding moves on; spending proposal sparks emotional debate at Capitol
By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Lawmakers took a step toward addressing suicide in Wyoming on Thursday as the state continues to reel from a crisis that left more than 180 people dead in 2020…