Spokesman: Wyoming can’t send personnel to Texas for border security effort GILLETTE, Wyo. — While some states are sending personnel to the U.S.–Mexico border as a response to a Texas request, By Mary Stroka|May 31
Outdoor rec. stakeholders mull options, await next legislative action Lawmakers established a key trust fund for developing recreational infrastructure, but not the rules for how it will be governed. By WyoFile|May 10
Frank Eathorne retains power in Wyoming GOP by 2-to-1 margin Republicans from around the state doubled down on the direction of the Wyoming Republican Party, overwhelmingly dismissing former legislator Frank By WyoFile|May 09
Ranch owner: No $7M claim if judge rules corner-crossers trespassed At Elk Mountain Ranch, Eshelman also says GPS data shows that a hunter marked a waypoint on his property and By WyoFile|April 29
Governor, AG oppose secretary of state’s request to join abortion ban defense Defendants state Chuck Gray has ‘no legal authority’ to intervene. They don’t oppose other intervenors, but question the need for By WyoFile|April 27
Lawmakers to examine legislative ethics, misconduct rules Provenza flap is latest ripple in an ongoing conversation about how lawmakers are expected to behave — on and offline By WyoFile|April 26
County clerks pen letter to Secretary of State Gray refuting election denier Douglas Frank, a prominent election conspiracy theorist, gave six public presentations in Wyoming, and met privately with lawmakers, clerks and By WyoFile|April 20
State Board of Education welcomes new members CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Board of Education will welcome its newest board members at its upcoming meeting in By County 17|April 15
Embattled abortion medication remains legal, for now Wyoming patients and providers can still legally access mifepristone and have other options if it becomes illegal. By WyoFile|April 15
Secretary of State seeks involvement in abortion suit Chuck Gray joins lawmakers, anti-abortion group in request to intervene — though the same judge already denied a similar request. By WyoFile|April 13
Hageman, state officials tout circumventing Endangered Species Act Congress is attempting to delist populations of grizzly bears near Yellowstone and Glacier parks and wolves across their range in By WyoFile|April 01
Far-right advances motivate ‘pro-Wyoming’ lawmakers to organize Details of the so-called Wyoming Caucus are still scant, but movement is afoot to coalesce and support non-Freedom Caucus members By WyoFile|March 30
Remote public testimony secured for legislative interim After two committees declined to take remote testimony during the 2023 session, Management Council voted to guarantee its availability during By WyoFile|March 30
Sens. Barrasso, Manchin unveil act to benefit outdoor recreation GILLETTE, Wyo. – Bipartisan legislation introduced in Washington D.C. this week could clear the way for shooting ranges on federal By Ryan Lewallen|March 23
Republican lawmakers divided on scope of government Conservative concepts like constitutionality and local control have long held sway at the Legislature, but this session Republicans butted heads By WyoFile|March 22
Hearing to block new abortion ban likely in days Governor says it’s probable the new near-total abortion-ban law will be tied up in court and should instead go to By WyoFile|March 20
Two new abortion bans to become law in Wyoming Gov. Gordon signs one bill to ban medication-induced abortions and lets another near-complete ban go into effect without his signature. By WyoFile|March 20
Wyoming becomes the first state to outlaw abortion pills Wyoming has become the first state to ban abortion pills, as anti-abortion legislation continues to gain momentum nationwide. By Tommy Culkin|March 17
Governor Mark Gordon issues directive to provide financial relief to independent pharmacists CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon exercised his line item veto authority on select portions of Senate File 151/SEA No. 90 – By County 17|March 17
‘Election Integrity and Security’ facts vanish from state website Previous secretary of state launched a public information campaign following the 2020 election to combat misinformation, boost voter confidence. It’s By WyoFile|March 16
Property tax problem gets short- and long-term fixes Some lawmakers were ‘disappointed’ that the Legislature didn’t do more to address soaring residential property taxes. What they did accomplish By WyoFile|March 13
Abortion bans await governor’s action The governor, who must decide by March 18 whether to sign two measures outlawing abortion, is weighing questions of constitutionality By WyoFile|March 12
Postpartum Medicaid extension dodges foes, becomes law Legislation to provide healthcare coverage to low-income mothers after giving birth met heavy opposition, but prevailed — frequently by a By WyoFile|March 09
Happy 307 Day: Wyoming’s lone area code explained Over the years, Wyomingites have developed an affinity for their sole area code. But projections show that the state will By Tommy Culkin|March 07
Campbell legislators explain votes on Convention of States While the Wyoming Senate passed a resolution calling for a Convention of States, the measure failed in the Wyoming House By Mary Stroka|March 07
With budget, governor, legislature land on same fiscal page Lawmakers socked away a record $1.4 billion into savings while restoring some funds to ‘eroded’ public services. By WyoFile|March 05
Legislative committee meets behind closed doors with railroad The House Minerals Committee held a rare executive session to discuss coal shipping challenges and proprietary information with BNSF Railway. By WyoFile|March 04
Wyoming’s soon-to-drop shed hunting rules set new precedent At the direction of the Wyoming Legislature, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is poised to debut shed-antler-gathering regulations that By WyoFile|March 03
Crossover voting bill goes to governor’s desk If enacted, law would prohibit voters from changing their party affiliation during the 96 days leading up to the primary By WyoFile|March 01
Guns, juries and public offices: Some with felonies could regain firearm rights Wyoming residents with a first-time, nonviolent felony conviction could potentially see their right to own a firearm restored, thanks to By WyoFile|February 26
Wyoming senators lead resolution to celebrate National Energy Appreciation Day By Mary Stroka|20 hours ago