The bill would give the state 11 instances where it could appeal a judge’s ruling to a higher court. Some say the bill could overburden Wyoming’s judicial process and give an unfair advantage to the prosecution.
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Jackson ups pay for police, aims to improve staff retention rates
Since 2019, at least 19 officers have left the Jackson Police department. The Town Council approved the salary increase Monday to help retain officers.
Wyoming lawmakers discuss defamation suit against Freedom Caucus PAC over ‘inaccurate’ mailings
The handouts accuse Reps. J.T. Larson and Cody Wylie (R-Rock Springs) of voting to remove former Pres. Donald Trump from the ballot during the 2024 budget session.
Jackson hospital faces federal lawsuit
The suit alleges St. John’s Health’s “inadequate medical care” led to the death of a Jackson resident.
Court hears arguments in case involving trans UW sorority sister
Six University of Wyoming sorority sisters are appealing a federal judge’s ruling from August that a trans student could join their sorority.
Wyoming Supreme Court declines state abortion case
The court acknowledged that it will likely be required to weigh in the constitutionality of the state’s abortion bans at some point, but said the Teton County District Court should make a ruling first.
Wyoming resident cited for illegally possessing a live wolf
The individual recently captured the gray wolf and brought it into a home and local establishment in Daniel, Wyoming.
Wyoming abortion case barreling toward state supreme court
A Teton County judge has asked the high court to rule on the future of reproductive rights in the state. But will it?
Abortion access returns to Jackson — for now
St. John’s Health is letting physicians prescribe abortion medications, but the future of reproductive rights in Wyoming remains uncertain.
