This month, the Wyoming Legislature will decide if Wyoming will accept grant money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to increase broadband access in the state. We’ve heard that a few lawmakers oppose the use of federal funds. Tell them that high speed internet is something rural Wyomingites need help with. This bill will provide grant money from the ARPA Capital Projects Fund to…
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Budget Session Begins February 14. In even numbered years, the Legislature convenes in a Budget Session beginning on the second Monday of February, which typically lasts 20 legislative days. The 2022 Wyoming budget session convenes on February 14. February 18 is the last day for bills to be introduced. March 8, 9, and 10 will be the final readings (and votes) on bills. This gives…
Published on January 24, 2020 By Ike Fredregill, Cowboy State Daily Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill did not sign a letter condemning President Donald Trump’s impeachment because she wants to remain impartial in her role as an appointed public servant, she said. “In addition to actually remaining impartial, it is important that I maintain an appearance of impartiality so that the citizens of Wyoming know…
#WyoSayNo is a grassroots coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to stopping the proposed Uinta County Immigration Prison. They are asking for your help in their fight to stop the proposed immigration prison in Evanston. VISIT THEIR CALLS TO ACTION PAGE TO: Sign their Petition Email the Board of CoreCivic Send Wyoming Postcards to CoreCivic WyoFile has done some great, in-depth stories on the proposed…
Folks: The Wyoming State Legislature’s “Special Committee on School Finance Recalibration” is asking for comments from citizens about public education funding. Wyoming public schools face a roughly $250 million annual budget shortfall due to decreases in mineral tax revenues. This is after the State Legislature cut $55 million from the annual budget over the past two years while refusing to raise new revenues. Schools statewide…
Two events are taking place in Northwest Wyoming that you should be aware of: August 2-3: the Wyoming Legislature’s Revenue Committee will be meeting for a scheduled session at Days Inn in Thermopolis. The topic is the state’s budget for the next two years. The Legislative Services Office in Cheyenne confirm this session is open to the public. After each topic the committee is considering,…