House Bill 0148 (HB0148) requires licensed physicians to perform chemical and surgical abortions only after an ultrasound. If performed otherwise, the bill has criminal penalties … “Regulation of Surgical Abortions” outcome brings conversation on campusRead more
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Wyoming State Legislature considers film incentive bill
A bill set to launch a statewide film production incentive is currently being considered by the Wyoming Legislature. The state hopes to attract the production … Wyoming State Legislature considers film incentive billRead more
State legislature: Week three recap
Anthony Rodd arodd@uwyo.edu The 2016 Wyoming Legislature is in its third week of session discussing an array of bills, focusing less now on appropriations and … State legislature: Week three recapRead more
First week happenings at state legislature
Anthony Rodd arodd@uwyo.edu The 2016 Wyoming legislature is in its first week of session discussing an array of bills, but focusing primarily on appropriations and … First week happenings at state legislatureRead more
Wyoming legislature prepares for new session
Lucas Robertson lrober22@uwyo.edu The Wyoming State Legislature is beginning its 2016 session this week, and with that comes new bills aspiring to become law. With … Wyoming legislature prepares for new sessionRead more
High demand for medical marijuana
Alec Schaffer aschaff3@uwyo.edu Wyoming voters could decide next election if medical marijuana and hemp growing will become legal in the state. The initiative to legalize … High demand for medical marijuanaRead more
Plans proposed for new residence halls
Michael Rotellini Mrotell1@uwyo.edu Plans have been brought to the Wyoming legislature’s Joint Appropriations Interim committee and Joint Education Interim committee for new residences halls. … Plans proposed for new residence hallsRead more
Medicaid Expansion: Tax payer burden or moral obligation
The cost of unpaid hospital bills in Wyoming outweighs the funding provided by property tax, forcing many Wyoming hospitals into debt; however, Ivinson Memorial Hospital … Medicaid Expansion: Tax payer burden or moral obligationRead more
Legislators: Student emails not public record
UW student emails are considered public record, but a committee of Wyoming legislators, the task force on digital information privacy, aims to change that. Though … Legislators: Student emails not public recordRead more
Wyoming legislature discusses juvenile justice reform
Wyoming lawmakers want to examine possible changes to the way the state handles juvenile offenders. The joint judiciary interim committee intends to make juvenile justice … Wyoming legislature discusses juvenile justice reformRead more
Legislature Empowers Infrastructure Authority
A budget amendment making its way through the Wyoming legislature could grant the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority (WIA) the power to pursue projects like coal ports … Legislature Empowers Infrastructure AuthorityRead more
Proposed budget brings changes to UW
A proposed budget bill in the state legislature could initiate significant changes at UW. The bill is a supplement to last session’s two-year budget. Multiple … Proposed budget brings changes to UWRead more