New anti-DEI, gun-free zone repeal, animal abuse laws soon in effect
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Out of the 178 bills successfully passed by the Wyoming Legislature this year, a little more than 100 will go into effect on July 1. The new…
Trump cancels $49M Wyoming coal carbon capture project
• State lawmakers will also consider repealing a controversial coal carbon capture mandate, citing costs to ratepayers. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Both the Trump administration and Wyoming lawmakers appear to be losing enthusiasm for advancing research and seeding…
People want more Wyoming trails. Lawmakers ponder ways to pay for them.
• Legislators to pursue bills to raise non-motorized-trail-building money through lottery funds, state park fees. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com A growing body of hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers and backpackers clearly want more non-motorized trails built in…
Wyoming lawmakers discuss pros and cons of taking over federal lands
By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — At the kickoff of the Wyoming Legislature’s interim Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee, lawmakers did not make it through the first agenda item before discussing…
Wyoming lawmakers move to create felony for adults stalking a minor
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers voted Tuesday to draft a bill that would create a felony charge for an adult who stalks a minor who is at least three years…
UW permits concealed carry on campus
• New rules enacted after bill banning most gunfree zones becomes law By Allison Allsop Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — On Thursday, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees unanimously adopted changes to campus policy to…
Governor Gordon reflects on Legislative Session at press conference
• Gordon addressed the media, sharing his insights and concerns about the outcomes Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon addressed the media Thursday following the conclusion of the recent legislative session, sharing his insights and concerns about the outcomes. “One of…
Legislature closes for 2025
• Session started with 556 bills After convening at the State Capitol on January 14, the Wyoming Legislature’s 37-day 2025 General Session came to a close on Thursday, March 6. By the end of the session, a total of…
Legislature overrides governor’s veto of ‘invasive’ abortion ultrasound mandate
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Wyoming Senate set the override of Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of House Bill 64 into stone on Wednesday. The new law will require women to have…
Legislative Update as session ends this week
• Dockstader discusses property taxes, gun free zones, supplemental budgets, and energy industry impacts Senator Dan Dockstader (R-Afton) provided key insights into ongoing legislative matters during his call to SVI Radio’s Weekday Wake-Up on Monday, March 3. Speaking from…