Politics in Wyoming runs on elections, legislative sessions, policy changes, government appointments and civic debates, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting keeps track of state government actions that affect the entire region.
Wyoming lawmakers paused a $44 million request for the Alkali Creek Dam while a local water district board election shifted its majority.
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Should local water districts be allowed to take private land through eminent domain?
Republican state senator Eric Barlow defeats Democrat Ken Casner and Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel in the general election.
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Should local commissions have the authority to block industrial mining projects on state-owned land?
Justices heard oral arguments regarding a Natrona County zoning rule that blocked a proposed gravel mine project.
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Would you vote for a Democrat in a heavily Republican state like Wyoming?
Democrat Lisa Kinney, a former state senator, is challenging for Wyoming's lone U.S. House seat in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Should the state implement 50% property tax cuts even if it reduces local government services?
Gubernatorial candidate faces scrutiny from opponent Rebecca Bextel regarding his policy positions.
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Should Wyoming cut residential property taxes even if local services suffer?
Proposition 1, which would have exempted half of primary residence property taxes, was defeated at the polls.
Coverage takes in voting outcomes, legislative committee work, administrative decisions and the impact of state law on residents. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where local administration meets state policy. Legislative deadlines define the rhythm of the work, forcing many debates into condensed periods of activity. Shifts in executive leadership and changes to the state budget serve as the primary drivers of political change.
