How will lawmakers spend Wyoming’s tax dollars? The budgeting process is underway.
• This week marks the beginning of the Legislature’s work on the state’s next two-year budget. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com This week marks the beginning of the Wyoming Legislature’s annual budget hearings. During the four-week-long process, the Joint…
Independent Notes: Public service through simple, hard work — lessons from a Christian friend.
Working with people across Wyoming, I’ve come to know some great public servants. The emphasis is on the designation of servant. I’m impressed with those that are servants in every way — simply, quietly serving their neighbors, without a lot…
Teton County officials: Eliminating property taxes would cost county $181 million
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — At least $181 million in tax revenue from Teton County that goes toward public services and schools could be lost annually if the Wyoming Legislature and voters…
Lawmakers advance measure shortening public records request timelines
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State lawmakers have advanced draft legislation aimed at revising the Wyoming Public Records Act following discussions that weighed rapid governmental transparency against local capacity constraints. The…
Lawmakers advance school funding recalibration
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration concluded a rigorous, two-day meeting Wednesday dedicated to updating the state’s K-12 funding model, a process mandated…
Senator Dockstader legislative update
Wyoming State Senator Dan Dockstader (R-Afton) joined the Weekday Wake-up on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to offer insights into various legislative matters affecting Senate District 16. Senator Dockstader emphasized the continuous nature of legislative work, stating, “Just because you’re…
WYDOT planning for long road ahead
• Legislative committee to discuss fuel tax hike By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is working on its latest long-range transportation plan that will guide its road management…
Local control over gambling legislation advances
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Gaming advanced major reforms for pari-mutuel wagering Tuesday, moving forward a bill granting local approval for simulcasting facilities and passing a…
Wyoming officials approve concealed carry rules for state government buildings
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — In Wyoming, government buildings ranging from the Capitol to the Department of Transportation, employees and visitors can now carry concealed firearms. This was made possible when…
Last session’s housing bills could be templates for 2026 legislation
By Carrie Haderlie The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange Experts in Wyoming’s housing industry are asking lawmakers to reconsider several bills that failed to gain traction during the 2025 Legislative Session next year. Housing was placed low on a list of…