Following her son's death in a 2018 car crash, Heather Martin-Lazzarreti is pushing to raise awareness about a 2020 law
Wyoming Legislature
Abortion bans await Gov. Gordon’s action
The governor, who must decide by March 18 whether to sign two measures outlawing abortion, is weighing questions of constitutionality
Legislative Wrap-Up to take place March 30 at senior center
GILLETTE, Wyo. – Residents wanting to learn more about the outcome of bills introduced during the recent Wyoming Legislative Session
Gov. Gordon signs supplemental budget placing over $1 billion in savings
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon says the fiscal state of Wyoming remains strong after signing a supplemental budget placing over $1
Desire to save coal plants drives energy legislation
Whether through litigation, ban or mandate, energy legislation has centered on helping fossil fuels while erecting cautionary sideboards for wind
Off-reservation hunting bill advances despite tribal objections
Native American senator’s amendment to scrub language that infringes on tribal sovereignty voted down in committee.
Mental health bills abound at Wyoming Legislature
State-wide discussions about mental health have prompted lawmakers to introduce around 20 measures related to the crisis.
Driskill, new Wyoming Senate president: legislators will pursue ‘civil, open debate’
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Senate President Ogden Driskill joined Republican leadership in the Wyoming Legislature in outlining priorities for the 67th
Campbell County Chamber of Commerce will host Eggs & Issues at Campbell Senior Center on Jan. 4
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Eggs & Issues event with legislators from 6:30
Campbell County school board authorizes lawsuit against State of Wyoming
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a motion tonight to take legal action against
Williamson: failure to wrest District 53 seat from Knapp was ‘far from a loss’
GILLETTE, Wyo. – Incumbent Wyoming House District 53 Rep. Christopher R. Knapp, a Republican, retained his seat in Wyoming's legislature,
Lawmakers mull property tax relief
By Maggie Mullen, Wyofile Wyoming lawmakers are considering several ways to ease the burden of soaring property taxes on residents.
Lawmakers decline to enhance penalties for assaulting healthcare workers
By Sofia Jeremias, Wyofile The Joint Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday against sponsoring a bill aimed at enhancing penalties for those who assault
Lawmakers seek to restrict secretary of state’s authority
By Maggie Mullen, Wyofile Wyoming lawmakers are considering removing election-related duties from the office of secretary of state. The Joint
Seven candidates for Wyoming Legislature advance to General Election
GILLETTE, Wyo. — There will be some new and some familiar names on the General Election ballot this fall for
Lawmakers seek deal for coal carbon capture
Lawmakers say path to coal carbon capture still unclear, despite new laws intended to force utilities’ hands. By Dustin Bleizeffer,
Officials, election candidate praise ‘pro-life win’ with recent Roe v. Wade ruling
GILLETTE, Wyo. — State and county officials alike praised a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v.
Lawmakers mull postpartum Medicaid coverage extension
During the pandemic Medicaid postponed disenrollment for hundreds of Wyo moms, extending their access to care after birth. Lawmakers consider
Wyo cannabis reform advocates see ‘astronomical’ change in public dialogue but legislators run into more hurdles
By Brendan Lachance, Oil City News CASPER, Wyo. — With spring in the air, cannabis reform advocates in Wyoming are
Wyoming is only state so far to change number of state legislators after redistricting
By Dave Beaudoin, The Center Square (The Center Square) – Wyoming enacted new state legislative district boundaries on March 25
Governor signs Second Amendment Protection Act, restricting Wyoming officials from enforcing ‘unconstitutional’ federal firearms regulations
By Brendan Lachance, Oil City News CASPER, Wyo. — On Monday, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed the so-called “Second Amendment
Op-Ed: Wyoming’s Citizen Legislature Completes the Work of the 66th Budget Session
Opinion by Eric Barlow and Dan Dockstader Your citizen legislature convened in mid-February with a mountain of priorities to deliver
Wyoming lawmaker under investigation for alleged death threats
Rep. Andi LeBeau (D-Riverton) who was allegedly threatened says legislative leadership failed to notify her By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Legislative
Abortion exceptions for rape, incest shouldn’t be up for debate
Opinion by Kerry Drake, WyoFile Wyoming may be only one election cycle away from making abortion illegal for pregnant victims
Wyo’s ‘missing’ $106M down to $2-3M, treasurer says
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile Rumors that the Wyoming treasurer’s office lost track of more than $100 million circulated around the
Crossover voting ban dies, other election legislation prevails
By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile Wyoming voters’ have retained their right to change party affiliation on Election Day after a bill
Legislature approves budget; smallest in a decade
By Daniel Bendsten, WyoFile Members of the House and Senate voted Monday to overwhelmingly approve a general fund budget of
Amended nuclear power bill advances with unresolved issues
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile A measure to clarify state and federal regulatory roles regarding TerraPower’s planned Natrium nuclear power plant
Oil and gas ‘rebate’ bill dies in committee
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Lawmakers will take another year to consider how to adjust state-level mineral taxes to counter an
Redistricting deadlocked after flood of amendments
The House and the Senate disagree on whether to add lawmakers or to keep the status quo By Maggie Mullen,
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