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…
Despite concerns, Wyoming will void out-of-state driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON – Despite reservations from Gov. Mark Gordon, a bill that will require Wyoming law enforcement to invalidate driver’s licenses that other states issued to undocumented immigrants is now…
Generational investment fund bill fails in House
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill to create an investment fund that advocates have said could offset lost mineral revenue to the state has failed in the Wyoming House of Representatives. Senate…
Senators: No adjustment to biennium budget this year
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wednesday evening, Senate leaders announced that they will not pass a supplemental budget bill this session. The purpose of a supplemental budget is to “respond to emergency…
Bill addressing new residential property tax class flies through legislative session
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Last November, Wyoming voters passed a constitutional amendment to create a separate tax class for residential property and an optional subclass for owner-occupied residential properties. It’s now…
Legislative Update: Rep. McKay Erickson reports on Cheyenne happenings
Rep. McKay Erickson (R-Afton), representing House District 21 in Star Valley, joined the Weekday Wake-Up last Thursday to discuss the latest developments from the Wyoming Legislature in Cheyenne. During the interview, he focused on property tax and education bills, as…