Wyoming Legislature

One veteran Natrona County legislator lost his chance for re-election Tuesday and another retained it.

Senator, Charlie Scott, for district 30 was challenged by State Representative for Natrona County, Bob Brechtel

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A filing error has disqualified a representative from Teton County from appearing on the ballot in the state primary election.

Democratic State Rep. Jim Roscoe, of Wilson, has been rafting in the Grand Canyon so Democratic Party leaders were unable to reach him last week to get him to fix an incorrect address on his application

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Former State Representative, Mike Gilmore, will make a run to regain his Wyoming House seat in the fall.

The Democrat previously served as representative for House District 59, which includes parts of west Casper, Mills and Mountain View from 2008 through 2010

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Health and education are top priorities for Wyoming Senator, Charles Scott, who announced he'll be running for re-election in the fall. After some 30 years in the Wyoming Senate, Scott says he's sponsored over 50 bills that have become law

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Legislature has set aside $200,000 for grants to school districts for anti-bullying programs.

The grants will be administered by the state Department of Education

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Government watchdogs and the general public in Wyoming have new tools to keep track of what agencies and boards are doing. The budget session that ended Thursday advanced two bills that address concerns rising out of the digital age

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Wyoming’s claim to fame as one of the most deadly states for workers was not overlooked by the Legislature during its just-ended budget session. A workplace safety bill aimed at helping companies reduce fatalities and injuries received the stamp of approval

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Legislature has wrapped up its work a day early.

Lawmakers closed the books Thursday on a four-week session that saw lawmakers approve a $3.2 billion budget to fund operations for the next two years

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A committee of lawmakers is taking another stab at trying to solve differences between the state House and Senate on an education reform bill as the Legislature winds down.

The state House approved Senate File 57 on Tuesday, but the state Senate declined Wednesday to OK all the changes representatives made to the bill

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