Critics: Water bill opens floodgate to political meddling
Governor and others question measure that would require Senate approval of water supervisors, saying their roles are guided by technical and legal parameters.
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Senate moves on criminal justice reform
The Wyoming Senate advanced bills to reduce imprisonment from probation violations as part of a years-long criminal justice reform effort.
Shutdown threatens food programs; millions in lost wages
Lawmakers have no plans to deal with a looming funding crisis for Wyoming’s food-for-the-needy programs which will run out of money in February and March if the federal shutdown continues.
Senate bills offer divergent views for future elections
Biteman wants to end party switching in primaries; Rothfuss proposes eliminating partisan primaries altogether.
Teton senator supports private school bill
Gierau says he has signed on as co-sponsor to a bill that would strip local zoning authority over some private school developments.
Commentary
Gov. Gordon should hold Washington to its sage grouse deal
Opinion
By Leave a CommentThe new governor can defend the proud work of his predecessors that ensured a future for sage grouse and a balanced approach to energy development.
The Drake’s Take
Sales tax on groceries: another blow to the working poor
Opinion
By 3 CommentsThe Legislature is considering broadening the tax base, but drawing food into the revenue net would disproportionately hurt lower income residents.
Madden’s Measure
Legislative reflections from a veteran lawmaker
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By 5 CommentsFormer Wyoming State Representative and Revenue Committee Chairman Michael Madden shares an insider’s experience of a legislative session, including the ample time stress.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Two Elk: The story behind the story
One reporter brought the Two Elk scandal to light and tracked the twisting tale of greed, fraud and government ineptitude for more than a decade.
Studio Wyoming Review
Virgin Land: Nick Thornburg’s myths and narratives
Artist Nick Thornburg doesn’t just want you to think critically about the story of the West. He wants you to think critically about your story of the West, yourself and America. How would you change it and do you realize that you can?
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Legislature opens with eyes on new governor, old problems
New governor sees his role ‘maybe on the edges’ of budget. Legislative leaders urge revenue discussion as positive revenue projections slide.
In Case You Missed It
Letter reveals GOP punishment of lawmaker disloyalty
State Republican Party leadership wants legislators to toe their line but legislative leaders say they don’t decide who is rightly Republican and conservative enough.
Photo Friday
Political work zone
Wyoming’s five top elected officials took their oaths of office in a Cheyenne construction zone Monday.