Measure Aims to Secure $105M for Wyoming GovernmentsMeasure Aims to Secure $105M for Wyoming GovernmentsWyoming's local governments have limited means of raising funds, which leave them largely dependent on appropriations from the state.Associated PressAssociated Press
Former Casper Legislator Tom Lockhart DiesFormer Casper Legislator Tom Lockhart DiesFormer House Rep. Tom Lockhart was first elected to the Legislature in 2000.Tom MortonTom Morton
Yellowstone Fee Proposal Wins Initial Vote in Wyoming HouseThe proposed resolution cleared an introductory vote on Thursday.Associated PressAssociated Press
Increased Liquor Tax Fails to Move Forward in Wyoming HouseIncreased Liquor Tax Fails to Move Forward in Wyoming HouseLawmakers had voiced concerns that the liquor markup was just a roundabout way of passing a tax increase.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Legislative Panel Endorses Computer Science ClassesWyoming Legislative Panel Endorses Computer Science ClassesThe proposal now goes to the full Senate for debate.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bill to Elect Wyoming Attorney General Rejected in SenateBill to Elect Wyoming Attorney General Rejected in SenateWyoming elects a governor, secretary of state, superintendent of public instruction, auditor and treasurer on a statewide ballot.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Lodging Tax Bill Out of CommitteeWyoming Lawmakers Advance Lodging Tax Bill Out of CommitteeIndustry groups have opposed the bill, citing concerns about the tax change disrupting local options.Associated PressAssociated Press
UW Housing Plan, Science Initiative UW Housing Plan, Science Initiative The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees is getting push-back from the Wyoming Legislature on two projects that have been front and center on the trustee’s agenda: the 10-year housing plan and the Science Initiative facility.Sara TeterSara Teter
Wyoming Legislators Consider Bill Raising Animal Abuse FinesWyoming Legislators Consider Bill Raising Animal Abuse FinesThe bill would also increase the maximum fine for the elevated charge of aggravated animal cruelty to $10,000.Associated PressAssociated Press
Three Proposals Made to Address Wyoming School FundingThree Proposals Made to Address Wyoming School FundingSenate Joint Resolution 1 would lower the amount of school funding that Wyoming provides to the levels spent by neighboring states.Associated PressAssociated Press