In the crosshairs are funding to make state employees’ salaries more competitive, the University of Wyoming’s block grant and the future of the Wyoming Business Council.
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Chris Clements is a state government reporter for Wyoming Public Media based in Laramie. He came to WPM from KSJD Radio in Cortez, Colorado, where he reported on Indigenous affairs, drought, and local politics in the Four Corners region. Before that, he graduated with a degree in English (Creative Writing) from Arizona State University. Chris's news stories have been featured on NPR's Weekend Edition and hourly newscasts, as well as on WBUR's Here & Now and National Native News.
This position is partially funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting through the Wyoming State Government Collaboration.
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Cheyenne Roundup: All the budget’s amendments. Plus, a Checkgate update
Week two of the budget session is when all lawmakers get their first chance to weigh in on how much, and on what, the state will spend over the next two years.
Senate reverts largely to governor’s budget proposal while House still deliberating cuts
The Wyoming House and Senate are arriving at markedly different versions of the budget bill. The Senate finished second reading with a bill that largely restores the governor’s original funding proposal, while the House is still debating its first round of amendments as of publication time.
Gordon issues executive order banning campaign contributions on state property
The order applies to state-owned property, such as state office buildings and the Wyoming State Capitol Complex. It does not apply to property managed by the legislative or judicial branches, such as the House and Senate chambers.
Property tax repeal is out. But other tax bills remain in play
Tax bills are moving through the Legislature, like one that would codify direct sales tax revenue distribution from the state to local governments.
Cheyenne Roundup 2026: Episode 2 – Checkgate, dead bills and the start of the session
Bills are flying and dying in the Wyoming Legislature’s budget session.
Senate considers rules for campaign checks on floor, weighs involving law enforcement
Condemnation comes after House lawmakers voted unanimously to establish a special investigative committee to look into the incident on Feb. 12.
House votes to convene an investigation into checks distributed on the floor
House lawmakers will begin an investigation into an incident involving a Teton County conservative activist distributing checks to members of the lower chamber on the floor.
