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Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty ImagesTransgender women and girls will no longer be allowed to compete in female-designated high school sports in the state of Wyoming, once a new law takes effect in July. -
Justin Case (JustinCaseImages)/A legislative package introduced in the U.S. Senate, called America's Outdoor Recreation Act, would invest in recreational areas across the country. It would also updates policies related to outfitter permitting and camping fees, among other things.
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Two sets of "Track N Go" snow tracks have recently been installed on marked police vehicles to help in navigating the city's streets during periods when normal driving conditions are difficult or impossible. They've proven valuable so far, especially to serve residential neighborhoods whose streets may not be plowed regularly and to bring in essential workers that may not be able to make it to work otherwise. -
As legislative sessions wind down, lawmakers in New Mexico and Colorado may impose waiting periods before firearm purchases, while Wyoming and Idaho go in a different direction.
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House Bill 118 was signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon on Feb. 28 and provides an additional several million dollars for funding pensions. Debate focused on how much should be added to the account and its solvency given current contributions and the state of the stock market, among others. It also aims to encourage additional volunteerism in these professions and will go into effect this summer.
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The Wyoming Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force recorded 800 tips that were submitted in 2022, the most ever in their history. This has risen from around 200 in 2018. The increase has put a strain on the handful of agents tasked with investigating these leads. The increase also follows a nationwide trend of sextortion cases targeting minors.
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Lawmakers from Wyoming and New Mexico were among those who called for tribal economic sovereignty, while tribal officials shared their experiences and suggestions.
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The Wyoming federal delegation is looking to make its mark on Washington. That includes newly sworn-in Congresswoman Harriet Hageman.
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Friday, March 3 marks the last day of the 67th Wyoming legislature. It was a 40 day session and a lot happened. Many bills were introduced and many died. Governor Mark Gordon has already signed some into law and he has 15 days from the end of the session to act on bills. Wyoming Public Radio’s Kamila Kudelska spoke with Northeast Wyoming reporter Hugh Cook and Energy and Natural Resources reporter Caitlin Tan.
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Senate File 120 would restore civil rights for felons that pleaded guilty or were convicted of a non-violent felony after their sentence and any probation and/or parole is completed. A five-year waiting period is also tacked on, which was a point of contention for some legislators. Restoration of rights under the bill include the right to sit on a jury, hold public office, and own a firearm in Wyoming. A 2017 law allows for the restoration of voting rights.
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The Wyoming Legislature has passed a bill banning trans girls and women from competing in high school and middle school sports.
