The federal program is "the most efficient, effective way to get food to those kids," bill sponsor Rep. Lloyd Larsen
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Wyoming’s 8,100 federal workers faced Feb. 6 deadline to respond to Trump’s resignation offer
Trump’s administration tells those who stay on, it cannot give ‘full assurance’ they will keep their jobs. Critics worry the
Efforts to ‘Make Carbon Dioxide Great Again’ in Wyoming falter
The measures faced skepticism from mining groups, as well as ranchers hoping to earn revenue from carbon dioxide storage.
Wyoming lawmaker behind controversial education bills now facing boycott of his fish-fry business
In the wake of a Laramie representative’s universal school voucher bill and another to relax teacher certification standards, critics encourage
Freedom Caucus leader accuses Wyoming Gov. Gordon of breaking spending law
Rep. John Bear alleged the state’s chief executive and former members of the Joint Appropriations Committee violated a state spending
Wyoming students above national average on ‘Nation’s Report Card,’ but scores slip
State’s four-year on-time graduation rate, another marker of school performance, remains stable at 81%.
To stem trout deaths, state proposes new fishing regs for North Platte River
Ideas stem from realization that catch-and-release fishing is killing and wounding large numbers of fish.
Constitutional questions, heavy opposition fail to slow universal school voucher bill
Freedom Caucus flexes its muscle and votes House Bill 199 through the chamber even as opposed representatives call it a
Senate panel wants all federal lands in Wyoming except Yellowstone
The agriculture committee is asking Congress to give the state 30 million federal acres — including Grand Teton National Park.
Wyoming highlanders toast Burns with haggis and single malt
Around the globe every January, Scots gather to remember their most famous countryman, poet Robert Burns.
House speaker: Senate-bound abortion restrictions are about more than safety
One would regulate in-clinic abortions, another would require a transvaginal ultrasound before taking abortion medication.
Lawmakers say no to storing nuclear waste in Wyoming
Distrust over the federal government’s ability to build a permanent repository played a critical role in committee’s decision to kill
Should Wyoming loan or give out wildfire recovery funds? Legislature and Gov. Gordon don’t agree.
Gordon has ‘grave concerns’ that lawmakers pushing for a loan system don’t understand ‘the circumstances on the ground’ following a
Wyoming Freedom Caucus-stacked committee slashes $235 million from budget
The fiscal plan now goes to the House and the Senate for separate deliberations.
Senate cuts $70M from Legislature’s sue-the-feds war chest
Bill leaves $5 million for lawmakers to sue, independent of the executive branch, against federal conservation policies seen as detrimental
Perennial effort to reform rooftop solar compensation clears Senate committee
Despite sweetening the pot by grandfathering existing rooftop solar systems, opposition to tinkering with net metering remains.
Electricity sales tax cut advances, to delight of industry and chagrin of Wyoming towns and counties
Lawmakers backing the bill say it only makes sense if the Legislature passes another measure to increase electricity taxes on
The courts ruled people can sue cops for botched investigations. Lawmakers declined to weigh in
A divided Supreme Court ruling binding officers to a reasonable standard when investigating will stand after a House committee ditched
Wyoming county clerks push back against Gray’s ballot drop box stance
As lawmakers considered a bill to ban ballot drop boxes, county clerks stood by the security of Wyoming’s elections and
Wyoming lawmakers cut $30 million in recovery funding after historic wildfire season
Gov. Mark Gordon proposed spending $130 million, but a Republican-led effort reduced funding to $100 million and made it available
As ice season firms up, ranger reflects on potential polar plunge
A warm start to the winter created tricky conditions for iced-base recreation like fishing, which is popular in Wyoming.
Bills targeting predator torture, snowmobile hunting could make infamous wolf stunt a felony
Two bills have already been introduced stemming from Sublette County’s infamous animal torture incident. More are likely coming, including a
Wyoming Freedom Caucus’ ‘Five and Dime’ flies through House
The legislation, largely unamended, now goes to the Senate for consideration where its future remains unclear.
The courts ruled people can sue cops for botched investigations. Lawmakers declined to weigh in
A divided Supreme Court ruling binding officers to a reasonable standard when investigating will stand after a House committee ditched
Stones’ album leads archivist to legendary photographer’s Wyoming cache
At the Wyoming State Archives, a researcher stumbled across a photograph from Casper, went down the rabbit hole and came
Should Wyoming ‘landowner tags’ be for sale? A bill proposes big bucks for big bucks.
Should Wyoming ‘landowner tags’ be for sale? A bill proposes big bucks for big bucks.
Wyoming locks up kids at the highest rates in the nation. Bill to help understand why died without debate.
State has been working for years to better track juvenile justice issues. Last week a key fix to expand access
School cellphone restrictions bill endorsed by ed committee
The bill mandates that Wyoming school districts adopt policies to limit cellphone use in classrooms, which teachers say is a
Wyoming Freedom Caucus sides with private property restrictions in land-sale fight
Far-right lawmakers quashed a proposed amendment that would have preserved landowners’ ability to sell their property to the federal government.
Can the state ignore local regulations? Wyoming Supreme Court will decide.
County allies say the state has gone too far in its stance to ignore local codes and zoning on state-owned