Governor Creates US 250th Anniversary Task Force for Wyoming
The task force will prepare proposals for events and activities as part of the 2026 celebration.
Legislature
Judge to Weigh Suspending Wyoming’s First-in-the-Nation Ban on Abortion Pills
Judge Melissa Owens, in Jackson, will hear arguments Thursday about whether to let the abortion pill ban take effect.
Youth Climate Lawsuit Will go to Trial Despite Montana Effort to Derail Case
An energy policy that was challenged by the lawsuit was repealed in March by the state Legislature, and Montana's attorney general wanted that part of the case dismissed.
Gov. Gordon Signs Law Making Wyoming First State to Ban Abortion Pills
After praying about it, Governor Gordon has signed into law the country's first explicit ban on abortion pills.
Wyoming Business Council Hires Casper Man as Markets/Industry Manager
David Carpenter will help the Business Council strategy team as it carries out the state’s economic development strategy.
Wyoming Legislature Pass Bills that Affect Wildlife and Hunting
Many of these bills go into effect July 1.
Medicaid Coverage for New Moms Gaining Support in GOP States
Mississippi and Wyoming are among states that recently moved to provide Medicaid coverage for new moms a full year after giving birth.
Wyoming Weighs Changing Payment System for Surplus Solar
The bill's opponents include Claire Deuter with the Powder River Basin Resource Council.
Warning About Aquifer’s Decline Sets Up Big Fight in Kansas
The warning has farmers, ranchers and powerful agriculture interests preparing to fight moves that they see as stripping them of control over water.
Bob Ide Ousts Incumbent GOP Sen. Drew Perkins for Senate District 29
Neither Senate District 27 nor Senate District 29 had any Democratic Party candidates.