A grand jury is a controversial legal tool rarely used in the state system.
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Lawsuit against new abortion restrictions changes venue to Teton County
Beyond abortion, Wellspring provides some gender-affirming care, OB-GYN healthcare and family planning services.
Wyoming Supreme Court schedules hearing on abortion ban challenge
Justices will consider whether Wyoming’s two near-total abortion bans enacted in 2023 are constitutional.
State prosecutors could have more power to appeal judges’ decisions under this draft bill
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.
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.
