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Coalition calls for Legislature to approve fed expansion of MedicaidJan 23, 2013 - The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- A coalition of medical groups is urging the Wyoming Legislature to approve expansion of the federal Medicaid program, a key element of the national ... [more] | House defeats bill to open arrest recordsJan 23, 2013 - By Ben Neary, The Associated Press: Supporters argued that arrests on sexual assault charges should be treated the same as arrests on charges of murder and other crimes. | ||
Much debate on 'Hill bill' as panel approves it 7-0Jan 23, 2013 - By Bob Moen, The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- After hearing nearly two hours of testimony, a House committee unanimously endorsed a bill Tuesday evening that would change who runs the state ... [more] | Bebout and JAC take scissors to governor's supplemental budget
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Committee says 'no' to Mead revenue shift proposalJan 22, 2013 - By Ben Neary, The Associated Press: The legislative panel responsible for drafting a supplemental Wyoming state budget bill is recommending that lawmakers reject Gov. Matt Mead's proposal to ... [more] | Democrats in county to oppose bill on superintendentJan 22, 2013 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: The Fremont County Democratic Party has voted to voice opposition to Senate File 104 regarding the Wyoming Superintendent of Public instruction post. The party ... [more] | ||
Day at the LegislatureJan 20, 2013 - The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- Events on the ninth day of 2013 General Session of the Wyoming Legislature: Fri., Jan. 18: | SteamrollerJan 18, 2013 - By Steven R. Peck: The 'Hill bill' flies in the face of what most legislators claim to believe | ||
Senate bill would end life without parole sentencesJan 18, 2013 - By Ben Neary, The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- Under a bill proposed Thursday, Wyoming would no longer have a prison sentence of life without parole -- a punishment currently reserved for ... [more] | Gasoline tax increase gets House approvalJan 18, 2013 - The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- A proposal to raise Wyoming fuel taxes by a dime a gallon has cleared its final vote in the state House of Representatives. | ||
Education leaders eye concealed gun bill with concernJan 18, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: Administrators at Central Wyoming College are wary of a bill that would allow people to carry concealed weapons on campus. | Fuel tax hike passes second vote in HouseJan 17, 2013 - The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- A proposal to raise Wyoming fuel taxes by a dime a gallon has cleared a second vote in the state House of Representatives. | ||
District 25 chief says voters deserve voice in state edJan 17, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: If Senate File 104 passes through the Wyoming Legislature this year, Riverton schools superintendent Terry Snyder said he hopes other changes follow as ... [more] | Senate nixes changes, passes bill removing superintendent powerJan 17, 2013 - From staff reports: CHEYENNE -- The Wyoming Senate has approved legislation removing the state superintendent of public instruction as administrative head of the Wyoming Department ... [more] | ||
Legislators consider law to ban human trafficking in stateJan 16, 2013 - The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- Wyoming lawmakers are considering passing state laws barring human trafficking. | Legislation on abortion faces state lawmakersJan 16, 2013 - By Ben Neary, The Associated Press: Wyoming lawmakers are facing bills this session that would restrict access to abortion services. | ||
Bills could accelerate adoption of natural gas vehicles in countyJan 16, 2013 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer: The Wyoming Legislature is considering three bills to stimulate use of natural gas vehicles, all of which could affect Fremont County. The commercial natural ... [more] | Fuel tax legislation advances to HouseJan 15, 2013 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: A bill that would raise the state's fuel tax by 10 cents per gallon will advance to the Wyoming House of Representatives after a Joint Revenue Interim ... [more] | ||
Committee defeats banning sex offenders near child care sitesJan 15, 2013 - By Ben Neary, The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- A Wyoming legislative committee on Monday defeated a bill that would have banned sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of child care ... [more] | Bill to strip power from Hill's post amendedJan 15, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: Wyoming Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, is working with fellow legislators to address accountability issues within the Wyoming Department of Education without ... [more] | ||
Tourism fundingJan 14, 2013 - By Steven R. Peck: There's good reason to spare it from the state budget cleaver | Day at the legislatureJan 14, 2013 - The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- Events on the fourth day of 2013 General Session of the Wyoming Legislature, Fri., Jan. 11: | ||
Bill would remove voters from state education, Hill warnsJan 14, 2013 - By Randy Tucker, Staff Writer: The ongoing battle between State Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill and a handful of state senators and representatives escalated Friday afternoon ... [more] | An end run in CheyenneJan 11, 2013 - By Steven R. Peck: The bill to strip power from the state superintendent is dangerous and premature | ||
Gun-control 'exemption' proposed through new Wyoming legislationJan 11, 2013 - By Ben Neary, The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- Some Wyoming lawmakers are pushing to pre-empt any federal crackdown on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in the aftermath of last month's ... [more] | 'Hill bill' advanced by two committeesJan 11, 2013 - The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- A proposed bill to drastically reduce the administrative role of Wyoming's top state public schools official cleared two Senate committees Friday, ... [more] | ||
State schools chief goes on offense against legislatorsJan 11, 2013 - By Randy Tucker, Staff Writer: Battling to preserve the authority of her position in the face of legislation aimed at stripping it from her, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy ... [more] | County educators, lawmakers wary of rushed ed initiativesJan 10, 2013 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: The Wyoming Legislature is expected to re-evaluate a timeline it approved two years ago regarding the state's education accountability system. The possibility ... [more] | ||
Bill would gut state superintendent's role in educationJan 10, 2013 - By Bob Moen, The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- The role of the statewide elected superintendent of public instruction would be greatly reduced under a proposed bill that would remove the ... [more] | Noon start in Cheyenne for Wyoming LegislatureJan 8, 2013 - The Associated Press: CHEYENNE -- The Wyoming Legislature is set to convene at noon Tuesday for the first day of its general session, set to run through early March. | ||
Gas tax, G&F tag fees high on list for lawmakersJan 8, 2013 - By Christina George, Staff Writer: The Wyoming Legislature's 2013 session begins Tuesday, and Lander's two legislators agree one bill they will keep an eye on involves increasing the state's ... [more] | Legislature gets going: Revenue issues key, Speaker saysJan 8, 2013 - By Ben Neary, The Associated Press: Leaders of both houses in the Wyoming Legislature say lawmakers face four major issues in the session that kicks off Tuesday: crafting a supplemental state ... [more] | ||
Rapping the gavelJan 6, 2013 - By Steven R. Peck: Take the session seriously, lawmakers, and keep Wyoming issues uppermost | Legislature opens Tuesday; Bebout says finances now 'very manageable'Jan 6, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: State Sen. Eli Bebout (R-Riverton) will be especially focused on budget issues during Wyoming's coming legislative session. | ||
Campbell has hospice bill ready for TuesdayJan 4, 2013 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer: The second-term representative's district was redrawn before the 2012 election. | Miller says he's not in favor of fuel tax hikeJan 4, 2013 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer: Federal lands and fuel taxes will be on Rep. Dave Miller's mind as he heads back to Cheyenne. Miller, R-Riverton, will start his eighth term in Wyoming's House ... [more] | ||
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| 'We're out of space,' superintendent tells state legislatorsDec 28, 2012 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer: Representatives from Riverton schools had the chance to spend some time with state legislators recently in preparation for Wyoming's coming legislative ... [more] | ||
Lawmakers, commissioners trade concerns on legislationDec 27, 2012 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer: State Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, and Republican Reps.-elect Nathan Winters of Thermopolis and Lloyd Larsen of Lander are concerned how several bills will affect ... [more] | Lottery bill being preparedDec 5, 2012 - The Associated Press: Some Wyoming legislators are suggesting bringing Powerball to the state. | ||
