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Wyoming Lawmakers Advance 'Heartbeat Bill' to Restrict Abortion

The bill aims to prohibit abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as 6 weeks.

Wyoming Lawmakers Pass Rule Banning Campaign Contributions During Legislative Sessions

The new rule prohibits members from accepting money from lobbyists while conducting official business.

Wyoming Governor Signs First Bills of 2026 Budget Session

New laws include Medicaid coverage for birthing centers and other legislative actions.

Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Bill to Enforce English Proficiency for Commercial Drivers

Proposed legislation would allow law enforcement to cite and remove from service truck drivers who fail roadside language tests.

House Investigative Committee Convenes to Probe 'Checkgate' Controversy

Lawmakers and witnesses testify on campaign checks distributed on House floor

Wyoming Bill To Restrict Children's Access to Explicit Materials Advances

Measure to limit access in schools and libraries moves to full Senate after narrow committee vote

Wyoming Lawmakers Reject Bid to Deny Court Security Funding

Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams' amendment to strip $3.6M in court security funding fails in the state House

Wyoming House Passes Corner Crossing Bill, Sends to State Senate

Measure codifies 10th Circuit Court decision allowing crossing between public land parcels at corners

Wyoming Senate to Vote on Stormwater Fee Legislation

Bill would require voter approval for stormwater fees in Cheyenne and Laramie

House Rejects Attempt to Restore $40M in Funding to University of Wyoming

Lawmakers vote down amendment to reverse budget cut, but approve $6M for university athletics

Wyoming Lawmakers Clash Over Budget Amendments

Senate completes budget changes while House still has dozens of amendments to consider

Wyoming Legislature Faces 'Check-Gate' Scandal

Columnist says incident of campaign checks being distributed on House floor is unprecedented in state history

Wyoming Lawmakers Clash Over Budget Cuts as Senate Restores Funding

The state's House and Senate take divergent paths on the budget, setting up a showdown.

Laramie County Sheriff Investigates 'CheckGate' Scandal

Lawmaker accused of handing out campaign checks on the House floor

Wyoming House Advances Bill to Legalize Corner Crossing

Proposed legislation aims to clarify when and where crossing between public lands is allowed without trespassing

Local lawmakers propose 12 personal bills in first week of legislative session; seven advance

Fremont County representatives introduce range of proposals, including land transfers and tax exemptions

Wyoming Senate Considers Ban on Campaign Contributions During Legislative Session

Senate leadership proposes new rules after activist hands checks to lawmakers on the floor

Conservative activist hands checks to Wyoming lawmakers on House floor

Controversy erupts over Bextel's actions, with accusations of bribery and defamation

Wyoming House Blocks School Funding Overhaul, Senate May Revive It

Proposed changes to how public schools get state money failed to clear the state House, but the Senate version could still pass.