Wyoming Legislature Convenes Special Session to Allocate $1.25B in COVID-19 Relief FundsWyoming Legislature Convenes Special Session to Allocate $1.25B in COVID-19 Relief FundsThe State Constitution grants the Legislature 20 days for special session time, and the next one probably will be in late June.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Lawmakers Consider Coronavirus Business Relief BillWyoming Lawmakers Consider Coronavirus Business Relief BillThe full Legislature would then take up the measure during a special session next Friday and Saturday.Associated PressAssociated Press
Lawmakers Discuss Wyoming’s COVID-19 Response, Federal FundsLawmakers Discuss Wyoming’s COVID-19 Response, Federal FundsLegislators prepared the bills for a final vote at their next meeting May 1.Associated PressAssociated Press
‘Massive’ Hit Looms; Wyoming Lawmakers Eye Special Sessions‘Massive’ Hit Looms; Wyoming Lawmakers Eye Special SessionsThe Wyoming Legislature hasn’t met in a special session since 2004.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Legislators Consider First Special Session Since 2004Wyoming Legislators Consider First Special Session Since 2004The session would be held to decide what to do with $1.25 billon in federal stimulus money coming to the state.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Lawmakers Debate Special Education FundingWyoming Lawmakers Debate Special Education FundingOthers are looking for alternatives in funding special education.Associated PressAssociated Press
City Officials Lambaste Legislature; Wind Turbine Disposal Bill Would Hurt CasperCity Officials Lambaste Legislature; Wind Turbine Disposal Bill Would Hurt CasperIn July, the Casper Regional Solid Waste Facility recently began accepting fiberglass wind turbine blades that are being replaced. Tom MortonTom Morton
Legislators Propose Draft Shield Law Bill to Protect JournalistsLegislators Propose Draft Shield Law Bill to Protect JournalistsA nonbudget bill during a Legislature budget session needs two-thirds approval by both the House and the Senate to be introduced for consideration.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Lawmakers Seek to Boost Tribal Relations CommitteeWyoming Lawmakers Seek to Boost Tribal Relations CommitteeA typical standing committee meets four to five times a year and sponsors its own legislation. Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Lawmaker Trying Again to Raise Minimum Marriage AgeWyoming Lawmaker Trying Again to Raise Minimum Marriage AgePelkey says the bill is part of an effort to eliminate child marriage nationwide.Associated PressAssociated Press