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…
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…
Senate approves ‘generational’ trust fund bill
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Senate has approved the creation of a new statutory trust that advocates say could help secure the state’s financial solvency for decades to come. Passing…
House, Senate diverge on search and rescue funding budget amendment
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives needed just one amendment to diverge their stances on the supplemental budget bill. The first proposed amendment in both chambers…
Senate supports enhanced oil recovery measures
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State senators have thrown their support behind two measures designed to incentivize enhanced oil recovery production in Wyoming. On Friday, the Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development…
Property Tax Solutions? – From the Desk of Sen. Dan Dockstader
Bills are starting to go to the Governor’s desk for signature as the Legislature enters its final week. However, an agreement on property taxes remains in question as both the House and Senate have narrowed down proposals under consideration. Several…
Clock ticks on budget as House awaits Senate counteroffer
• Senate negotiators appointed for their conservatism have yet to respond to a House proposal made Thursday. Lawmakers are already out of time to respond to potential gubernatorial vetoes. By Maggie Mullen and Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—Five…
Wyoming Legislature to Convene 2024 Budget Session Monday with Joint Session
CHEYENNE – The 67th Wyoming Legislature will convene in a joint session of the Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives on Monday at 10 a.m., during the first day of legislative proceedings of the 2024 Budget Session. At that time,…
Independent Notes: Thank you to Wyoming’s D.C. delegation for their opposition to the BLM plans in southwest Wyoming.
I commend Wyoming’s D.C. Delegation for stepping out in front of a federal agency and throwing the penalty flag. A group of us in the Wyoming Senate will hold a steady hand and an expressionless face in similar times…
Wyo. lawmakers begin to address ethics complaints procedure in interim period
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Lawmakers dipped their toes in the waters of ethics complaints Thursday as they began reviewing a portion of the Joint Rules of the Wyoming Senate and House of…