Lawmakers see impactful legislation come out of general session
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As the Wyoming Legislature wrapped up its general session Friday, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle said impactful legislation came out of the 37-day gathering. They weighed…
Gordon signs property tax bill
By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In a step that could pave the way for broader changes to Wyoming’s property tax system, Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday gave his signature to a proposed constitutional amendment…
Northwest Wyoming Delegation Leads on Property Tax Relief
Cheyenne – Teton, Lincoln and Sublette county legislators played key roles in two bills that will help provide relief from high property tax rates. Senate Joint Resolution #3 and House Enrolled Act No. 75 (HB-99) work together to expand much…
Senate Labor Committee pushes forward Medicaid postpartum bill
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday that would extend Medicaid postpartum coverage for mothers for 12 months after a child is…
Bill promoting apprenticeships, job training for students passes
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature unanimously supported a bill seen as a way to invest in students while promoting economic development and diversification. Senate File 78 was sponsored by the…
ACLU, Education Association opposes parent rights bill
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —The ACLU of Wyoming and the Wyoming Education Association have come out against state Sen. Dan Dockstader’s bill addressing parents’ rights in school. But Dockstader, an Afton Republican who…
Dockstader sponsors parental rights bill
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Wyomingites may see something similar to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law become a reality in Wyoming. Sen. Dan Dockstader, R-Afton, is sponsoring a bill that would bar classroom…
Some legislators want Wyoming to ‘phase out’ electric vehicles by 2035
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Wyoming legislators want the Cowboy State to “phase out” the sale of electric vehicles by 2035, the same year the U.S. West Coast plans to ban the sale…
Lincoln County legislators assigned committees for the upcoming session
◆ Baldwin and Dockstader are Senate committee chairs. The Lincoln County Republican Party reports committee assignments for our county’s representatives and senators have been announced: Sen. Dan Dockstader (SD16) will serve as Chairman of the Mineral, Business & Economic Development…
Legislator per diem moving forward, pay hike to be decided
By Stephen Dow Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — A proposed change to Wyoming Legislature per diem rates is advancing to the 2023 general session, although it remains to be seen whether a pay increase for legislators will…