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Wyoming Legislature advances bills affecting transgender people and DEI

The first act includes establishing legal definitions for “biological sex,” “man” and “woman,” and bathroom bans, while the other would ban DEI initiatives in state government and UW.

Wyoming Democrats prepare for an uphill legislative battle after a busy first week

Democrats vow to continue working with colleagues while mitigating the effects of bills they believe are based on talking points and emotion – what one lawmaker calls, “coffee shop bills.”

Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal leaves some in Jackson Hole relieved, yet skeptical

Leaders of Jackson Hole for Free Palestine and Jackson Hole Jewish Community are hopeful, but not without reservations.

Wyoming finds chronic wasting disease on an elk feedground for the first time

Wyoming Game and Fish has detected the first positive case of chronic wasting disease on an elk feedground south of Pinedale.

Tourism board pushes forward on sustainability

Three of five years remain for a plan responding to concern over too many visitors. It’s 10% complete.

Wyoming is on the brink of allowing concealed carry in parts of the Capitol

The State Building Commission voted unanimously to move the rule change forward. If it’s approved by legislative leaders, Wyomingites visiting the Capitol might soon be able to pack heat along with their notepads and pencils.

Gov. Gordon talks land deals, energy sector and Freedom Caucus in press conference

Another highlight came when he mentioned legislators have requested more than 600 bill drafts. Gordon said it would be a record number of bills for a Wyoming Legislature to consider during his tenure as governor.