Wyoming Legislature

Many decisions made over the next month by the Wyoming Legislature will reflect a slump in natural gas prices.

Petroleum Association of Wyoming President Bruce Hinchey says 15 years ago there was a call for more gas and prices rose as high as $8 to $9  per cfs

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CHEYENE, Wyo. (AP) — Lawmakers are considering a name change for a task force and fund that provides money for research for innovative ways of dealing with carbon dioxide produced by burning coal

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Despite Governor Matt Mead's assurance in the face of further budget cuts, that he'll look to maintain promised dollars to counties and municipalities, Natrona County government officials are wary.

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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming lawmaker is proposing that students who drop out of school before age 18 be barred from getting a driver's license.

The Casper Star-Tribune reported Monday (http://bit

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A Wyoming group has sued top state officials, claiming a ban on displaying anti-abortion placards in a tunnel between state buildings last year violated members' constitutional rights.

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming lawmakers must decide whether to increase funding for a health care pilot program that supporters say could offer the state a cheaper alternative to Medicaid.

Casper Republican Sen

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Several Wyoming lawmakers say the state is unlikely to follow a federal safety board's recommendation to ban motorists from using cell phones while driving.

The National Transportation Safety Board last week called on all states to prohibit drivers from using cell phones except in emergencies

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Top Wyoming lawmakers are directing state agencies to brace for possible budget cuts.

Republican Sen. Phil Nicholas, of Laramie, and Republican Rep. Rosie Berger, of Big Horn, are co-chairmen of the Joint Appropriations Committee

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