Power Wyoming to Provide Information for Future Planning
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon formally announced the launch of Power Wyoming this morning, a planning effort with an initial goal of providing an accurate and comprehensive analysis of Wyoming’s future revenue scenarios to Wyoming citizens and lawmakers. This effort…
State law now allows for expanded enforcement of red light violations near school buses
This week the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office issued a reminder to drivers to pay attention and be sure to stop for school buses. According to Sheriff Johnson, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office takes red light violations very seriously. When a…
UW requesting $31.3 million more in state funding
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming has requested the Legislature appropriate $31.3 million more in biennial funding for the 2021 and 2022 fiscal years. The bulk of that, $28 million, is…
Education tax bill heads to Legislature
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill to increase education funding by raising property taxes on residential and industrial property will land in the Legislature early next year. Given the testimony the bill…
Wyoming Legislative Update: February 22, 2018
Dan Dockstader, Senator for District 16 reports from Cheyenne – Visit the online home of the Wyoming Legislature by clicking here. The biennium budgeting process continues in Cheyenne with a series of amendments that were brought to the budget during…
Former State Representative, Robert McKim, passes away at age 72
Former Wyoming State Representative Robert McKim passed away on Monday, February 19. He was 72. McKim was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis approximately 18 months ago, necessitating his resignation from Wyoming House District 21 in September of 2017. He served from…
Legislative Overview: February 15, 2018
A bill that calls for reducing the taxes in the mineral industry is ready for introduction. The proposal is designed as an incentive for the oil and gas industry, encouraging businesses to expand their operations in Wyoming. A bill that…
110 agencies under review in Cheyenne as state looks to tighten it’s budget belt
The Wyoming State Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) is spending two weeks in December going over the details of each state agency’s budget. The process includes a budget that was first prepared by the governor’s office and submitted to the…
Simpson named as replacement in House District 21
The Lincoln County Commissioners have appointed Evan Simpson to fill the unexpired term of Robert McKim for House District 21. Simpson was among three names submitted to the commissioners at the end of September. McKim served as the Representative for…