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This Week
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.
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.
Sales tax on groceries: another blow to the working poor
Opinion
by 3 Comments The Legislature is considering broadening the tax base, but drawing food into the revenue net would disproportionately hurt lower income residents.
Legislative reflections from a veteran lawmaker
Opinion
by 5 Comments Former Wyoming State Representative and Revenue Committee Chairman Michael Madden shares an insider’s experience of a legislative session, including the ample time stress.
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.
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?
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.
Political work zone
Wyoming’s five top elected officials took their oaths of office in a Cheyenne construction zone Monday.
Gov. Gordon should hold Washington to its sage grouse deal
Opinion
by Leave a Comment The new governor can defend the proud work of his predecessors that ensured a future for sage grouse and a balanced approach to energy development.