This means the board will have to enforce the 4% property tax increase cap with the assumption it’s constitutional. This comes after the governor moved to sue the Board of Equalization over concerns that the cap is unconstitutional.
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Jordan Uplinger was born in NJ but has traveled since 2013 for academic study and work in Oklahoma, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He gained experience in a multitude of areas, including general aviation, video editing, and political science. In 2021, Jordan's travels brought him to find work with the Wyoming Conservation Corps as a member of Americorps. After a season with WCC, Jordan continued his Americorps service with the local non-profit, Feeding Laramie Valley. His deep interest in the national discourse on class, identity, American politics and the state of material conditions globally has led him to his internship and eventual employment with Wyoming Public Radio.
This position is partially funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting through the Wyoming State Government Collaboration.
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A fuel tax suspension could hurt WYDOT
Saving truck drivers $6 to $8 on a full tank refill could mean a loss to the state of $9 million to $10.5 million a month.
Management Council set to review interim committee schedules
The Management Council will meet April 1 after committees spent the last month picking priorities from over 250 individually submitted topics.
Legislature fails to override three of the governor’s vetoes on last day of session
The vetoes had to do with voluntary paycheck deduction of union dues, limits on law enforcements’ gun-related actions and a repeal of a state account. The Legislature adjourned sine die after these actions.
Of Wyoming Freedom Caucus’ 10 priorities, only 1 became law
On the last day of the budget session, the caucus said the two-thirds requirement hindered their ability to fully achieve all their goals. But they said they governed well and pointed to other wins.
New laws: Concealed carry at 18, professional wildfire fighters and hand counting ballots
Gordon also vetoed a bill that would’ve allowed civil suits against law enforcement agencies for enforcing orders solely regarding firearms or ammunition.
House and Senate pass reconciled budget
The Legislature’s final budget bill came in about $50 million below the governor’s original proposal. Gov. Gordon calls it a win.
Both Chambers take a hit, but pass a budget quick
Members of the Senate successfully secured funding for the University of Wyoming and kept the Wyoming Business Council alive with half its original budget.
