The Casper Star Tribune describes an outpouring of advocates for HB0065. This bill calls for $46M to be put into escrow and that the yearly interest (~ $2M) would cover the on-the-ground costs of training and the call center(s). Two
Biden’s “more secure & effective border policy”
A changed border policy started in the Spring of 2022 when the US introduced an online application procedure in response to Ukrainians at the border. To quote David Ignatius from the WaPo about this week’s announcements: What Biden proposes is
Secretary of State Gray will focus on election changes
The LWV of Wyoming favors replacing the current plurality voting method. Even though we don’t favor any particular alternative voting method, it is alarming that Secretary Gray dismissed the currently popular ranked choice voting (RCV): Gray reiterated in the Tuesday
SCOTUS hears oral arguments Jan 9 — Jan 18
See an explanation of each on this site’s Calendar or an overview of seven cases on the blog “Lewis on the Court” from November 10 when they were scheduled. Read more>>>
Tax WY wealth under $30M
This week the WY Legislature reconvenes. WY government must decide the proportion it will tax spending, income, or wealth. This year let’s be better informed when talk of wealth taxation comes up! The Institute on Taxation and Economic
18,000 will soon receive notices of being deleted from voter list
Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee will soon send purge notices. Those receiving notes are those who didn’t vote in the 2022 general election. Voters may respond to the notice requesting that their names not be removed.
Power of Majority Floor Leader in WY House
The Majority Floor Leader (MFL) in each legislative chamber decides when and if bills are debated by the entire body. A rumored procedure change allows for the body (with a majority vote) to suspend the authority of the MFL over
All but 18 State Legislatures will be in session by next week
46 states’ legislatures hold yearly sessions. Below is a map of the state legislatures in session soon. Four meet only in odd numbered years.
Albany Co Clerk Jackie Gonzales gets a party
Back in 1979 Jackie’s grandmother showed Jackie a clipping about a job in the Co Clerk’s office. An offer to babysit was the enticement that lured Jackie into what became 43 years in the Clerk’s office, 32 as the elected
ACA enrollments up & record low uninsured rate
From November through December 2022, 1.8 million more people enrolled in ACA compared to the same period last year. The uninsured rate has dropped to 8% and the enrollment period is still open in some states. ARP monies have greatly