Legislative session deadlines impact chambers differently
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — While there were bills that died in both the chambers of the Wyoming Legislature due this week’s general file deadline, the difference in how many was significant. Forty-eight…
Session hits halfway point
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange The Legislature wrapped up its fourth week in session on Friday, finishing up final budget amendments despite a power outage at the Wyoming Capitol. The end of the week marked…
House passes tax relief expansion
By Sophia Boyd-Fliegel Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Wyoming lawmakers in the House passed two bills Thursday to expand property tax relief programs. The votes came in the wake of a year when many homeowners across…
Legislature turns attention to excess funds
◆ Lawmakers debate saving vs spending. The 67th Wyoming Legislature has turned their attention this week to an unexpected increase in state revenues, as the 2023 Wyoming State Legislative Session enters its fourth week. With the rise in oil and…
Bill proposes airport taxation districts
By Stephen Dow Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — A proposal being considered by the Wyoming Legislature would allow airports across the state to create special taxation districts, providing up to three mills of additional annual funding. Aaron…
Legislative leadership stresses civility
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Newly elected Speaker of the House Albert Sommers and Senate President Ogden Driskill have a lot to manage this session with 30 freshman lawmakers and a Legislature that’s…
Wyoming Legislative Website Provides Up-to-Date Information on 2023 General Session
Cheyenne – Wyoming residents are encouraged to use the Wyoming Legislature’s website to track legislation and participate in policymaking during the 2023 General Session. The web address is www.wyoleg.gov and is continually updated as each bill moves through the legislative…
Wyoming makes plans for leftover ARPA funds
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Close to $100 million in leftover American Rescue Plan Act money will be spent next year in a variety of ways, if the Wyoming Legislature follows Gov. Mark…
No further investigation of Bouchard for misconduct
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – State Sen. Anthony Bouchard will not be the subject of a formal investigation following a misconduct complaint filed in March, and he was assigned to serve on a…
Representative Scott Heiner breaks down his committee work leading into legislative session
Representative Scott Heiner says there is a lot of work being done in the committees in preparation for the upcoming legislative session in 2023. He is part of the House Minerals, Business and Economic Development committee. One big focus of…