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…