A bill that repeals gun-free zones in state-run buildings, public schools and public meeting spaces across Wyoming was allowed to pass into law without Gov. Mark Gordon’s signature Feb. 27.
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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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The future of procedural abortion in Wyoming is in doubt after Gordon signs bill
A bill requiring clinics providing procedural abortions to be licensed as ambulatory surgical centers was signed by Gov. Mark Gordon on Feb. 27.
‘Very disappointed’: Wyoming Senate punts on supplemental budget passage
Several senators told Wyoming Public Radio this is the first time in recent memory that the chamber has declined to pass a supplemental, which is ordinarily meant for unexpected circumstances in years between budget sessions.
‘Not a U.S. citizen’ could be coming to Wyoming noncitizens’ IDs
The measure aims to highlight that Wyomingites who are legal residents but aren’t U.S. citizens are ineligible to vote in state elections.
Wyoming bill that would likely close only clinic providing procedural abortions goes to governor
For the second time in two legislative sessions, Wyoming lawmakers approved a bill that would require a clinic in Casper to become a licensed ambulatory surgical center.
Wyoming physicians could decline to provide medical care under this bill
Some who testified against the bill said it would infringe on patient rights.
‘Information saturation’: Wyoming Freedom Caucus bills mirror Trump tactics
A deluge of bills in Wyoming looks a lot like President Trump’s strategy to overwhelm the opposition.
Property tax relief bills make headway in Wyoming Legislature
Property tax reduction has arrived for some Wyomingites over the past two years, but it remains a top priority for lawmakers.
