school funding

At another point, Gordon said ''It is not clear that more money equals better education. Or that less does either.''

The 2021 Session is a General Session, which means that bills on any topic can be introduced without needing a 2/3 majority.

The tax would raise an estimated $58 million per year for the School Foundation Program.

Wyoming faces major education funding shortfalls in the coming years, and a bill that is slated for consideration by the 2021 Legislature when it reconvenes in March would cut school funding by $100 million.

Jillian Balow says she is also concerned about "further, similar orders" that may be coming.

Bill sponsor Rep. Cathy Connolly [D-laramie] said she was bringing up the income tax as an alternative to a proposal to reinstate a state sales tax on groceries.

The proposal would add three mill levies to all property in Wyoming in each of the next three years.

Throne says that while a serious discussion about taxes is needed in Wyoming, she doesn't support a state income tax.

Gordon said Thursday Wyoming needs to "tighten up the ship" on school funding while making sure teachers in the state are well paid.

As of Thursday morning, the governor said he still expects to sign the bill.