Voters will determine if sales tax will fund a new courthouse and how future lawmakers can reform property taxes.
Politics & Policy
A special session of the Wyoming Legislature is off after Sunday vote
The House voted 27 to 35 against returning to Cheyenne this summer, while the Senate voted 16 to 15 in favor of the idea.
Wyoming-sponsored bill in Congress would ban trans athletes from the Olympics
One of Wyoming’s representatives, Harriet Hageman, is leading the charge to bar transgender athletes from competing in the games.
Parental rights bill passes despite Gov. Gordon’s criticism
The law mandates educators in the state to obtain parental consent to teach classes on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Legislative leaders say they’ll vote against special session unless it focuses on property tax bill
Extending the legislative session in Cheyenne could cost the state $35,000 per day.
Gov. Gordon vetoes ARPA funds to replace Wheatland’s failing water tank
The $2 million would have come from remaining American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
Gordon signs budget with multiple vetoes, lawmakers consider special session
Almost immediately, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus called for a special session to respond to those vetoes.
Governor vetoes abortion bill, signs ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill impacting trans youth, but vetoed another that would have regulated clinics that provide procedural abortions.
Gordon passes some property tax bills into law, vetoes others
Rep. Liz Storer discussed these property tax bills with KHOL, saying Teton County residents could see “meaningful reductions” in taxes.
