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Property tax bills move: Recreational mill levy, direct distribution, homeowner exemption

Legislation that would alter different elements of the state’s property tax system is progressing through the Capitol building in Cheyenne.

Cody Roberts agrees to unexpected plea deal in Sublette County wolf cruelty case

The man accused of bringing a leashed, muzzled and injured wolf into a Sublette County bar has reached a plea agreement less than two weeks before his trial.

Lawsuit targets censorship at Grand Teton, other national parks

A coalition of scientists, historians and national park advocates is taking the Trump administration to court over what it said are efforts to erase history and censor science in the park system.

House and Senate ready to reconcile budget gap

Both Chambers have finished amending their versions of the state’s budget for the next two years. Now, a joint committee will work to negotiate a unified bill before sending it to the governor.

Medicaid-related bills cross over to the next chamber

The Senate is considering a bill that would provide medicaid reimbursements for birthing centers, while the House is considering EMS service reimbursement and overall state eligibility for Medicaid.

House receives Senate school funding bill after twice rejecting its own

The House rejected its own recalibration bill twice. The version it’s receiving from the Senate includes higher teacher salaries, among other amendments.

Hand recounts bill and other election measures move along in legislative process

A series of election-related bills are moving along in the legislative process this week. One bill that would make hand recounts of elections more frequent moved from the House to the Senate.