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.
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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.
U.S. Supreme Court hears challenge to gender-affirming care bans like Wyoming’s
If the court rules in their favor, it could end similar bans in 25 other states, including in Wyoming.
Wyoming’s House and Senate have new leaders after secret votes
GOP members of the Legislature nominated Rep. Chip Neiman (R-Hulett) to be speaker of the House, Rep. Jeremy Haroldson (R-Wheatland) to be speaker pro tempore and Rep. Scott Heiner (R-Green River) to be majority whip.
Abortion restrictions expected to resurface in the upcoming legislative session
One policy will require clinics that provide procedural abortions to become licensed ambulatory surgical centers.
Receipts show Wyoming GOP groups spent less during the general election
Campaign finance reports show spending by the more-moderate Wyoming Caucus PAC and the further-right Freedom Caucus PAC dropped off during the state’s general election cycle.
As Wyoming lawmakers look to the next session, a Freedom Caucus majority looms
At the Governor’s Business Forum in Laramie, a panel of state lawmakers looked forward to the next legislative session.
County canvassing boards across Wyoming certify local election results
Many of Wyoming’s canvassing boards are made up of the election clerk and two representatives from different political parties that the clerk appoints. In Albany County, the results of the election were certified without a hitch.
