Lawmakers begin appropriating federal aid money
Over 30-plus hours of live-streamed videoconferencing this weekend, the Wyoming Legislature passed three bills allocating funds and released $465 million to Gordon.
Policy
Senate secures lawsuit immunity measure with controversial maneuver
The chamber pushed through limited liability for business owners by hitching them late to must-pass economic relief legislation.
Senate pushes biz virus immunity bill without public input
Despite opponents’ protests that the public had no chance for input, the Senate advanced a bill to grant business owners immunity from civil lawsuits by someone who contracted COVID-19 in the business.
Leg. to allow some media into Capitol for special session
The Legislative Service Office said it will come up with a process to allow “some media” into the Capitol after transparency advocates raised concerns.
Gov. proclaims a special session; public, press cannot attend
The Legislature will debate four bills to spend $500 million over two days beginning May 15. Advocates and at least one lawmaker worry transparency got overlooked.
