Larry Hicks

Legislature once again socks it to Wyoming’s most vulnerable

Opinion

March 12, 2019 by Kerry Drake 4 Comments

Lawmakers balanced the budget on the backs of the poor, yet again, by failing to fund an emergency food pantry measure and the Tax Refund for the Elderly and Disabled program.

Hemp could throw a rope to Wyoming Ag industry

Opinion

February 26, 2019 by Kerry Drake 4 Comments

Two short-sighted state senators almost scuttled a bill to allow people to produce, process and possess hemp in Wyoming

Critics: Water bill opens floodgate to political meddling

January 15, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 5 Comments

Governor and others question measure that would require Senate approval of water supervisors, saying their roles are guided by technical and legal parameters.

As water-banking bill dies, Fontenelle eyed to relieve drought

November 27, 2018 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 1 Comment

Wyoming sees potential to release water owned by the federal government instead of cutting back use by irrigators, industry and municipalities to meet downstream obligations.