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4d ago
ROCK SPRINGS – Cody Wylie is announcing his campaign for re-election as the state representative for House District 39. “I am honored to announce my candidacy for re-election as state representative, and I am committed to continuing to serve the people of House District 39,” said Wylie. As a member of the House Corporations, Elections ..read more
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1M ago
CHEYENNE – There won’t be a special session of the Wyoming Legislature. While the initiative passed with the state’s senators, the movement failed with the House. In an opinion piece written by the House leadership, they said the reason there wouldn’t be a special session was because Freedom Caucus members were not open to a ..read more
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1M ago
ROCK SPRINGS – While voices calling for a special legislative session continue to grow; local legislators are considering which way they will side in a vote determining if that session will take place. High School at Risk Speaking to TRN Media’s Al Harris on his “Let’s Talk” public affairs program Thursday, Sen. Stacy Jones, R-Rock ..read more
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1M ago
CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon thanked the 67th Legislature and has signed HB0001, punctuating the legislative session with a conservative, true biennial budget that achieves his goal of advancing Wyoming. The final budget prioritizes improving government services for citizens, promoting economic growth, bettering the quality of life for families who live and work in the ..read more
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1M ago
CHEYENNE – Wyoming physicians are banned from performing gender transitioning and reassignment procedures on children following Gov. Mark Gordon’s signing of Senate File 99 Friday morning. “I signed SF99 because I support the protections this bill includes for children, however it is my belief that the government is straying into the personal affairs of families ..read more
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1M ago
CHEYENNE – Wyoming property owners will see some relief on their property tax bills in the next biennium after Gov. Mark Gordon signed three bills focused on property tax relief Thursday. Gordon signed HB0003 – Property tax exemption for long-term homeowners; HB0045 – Property tax exemption-residential structures and land; and SF0089 – Veterans ad valorem exemption-amount. House ..read more
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1M ago
ROCK SPRINGS — Wrapping up his first term in the legislature at the end of the year, Rep. J.T. Larson, R-Rock Springs, has announced his re-election bid for House District 17’s seat in the Wyoming House of Representatives. “I am honored to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Wyoming House of Representatives, District 17. Serving ..read more
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2M ago
ROCK SPRINGS – The budget proposal approved by the Wyoming Legislature Friday afternoon includes a proposal Speaker Pro Tempore Clark Stith, R-Rock Springs, made regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Rock Springs RMP and a parcel of Wyoming land that could be sold to Grand Teton National Park. The budget was approved by the Wyoming ..read more
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2M ago
ROCK SPRINGS – Rock Springs will get a new high school. A funding package that includes $150 million for a new high school building in Rock Springs was approved by the Wyoming Legislature Friday and was sent to Gov. Mark Gordon’s desk Friday afternoon. Sweetwater County School District No. 1 has long been vocal about ..read more
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2M ago
SWEETWATER COUNTY – The newest member of the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners announced his intention to seek election for a full four-year term. Commissioner Taylor Jones told SweetwaterNOW he will file for election to remain a county commissioner. Two positions on the board of county commissioners are up for election this year, with ..read more