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The vetoes had to do with voluntary paycheck deduction of union dues, limits on law enforcements’ gun-related actions and a repeal of a state account. The Legislature adjourned sine die after these actions.

On the last day of the budget session, the caucus said the two-thirds requirement hindered their ability to fully achieve all their goals. But they said they governed well and pointed to other wins.

The Freedom Caucus passed its five key bills through the House two days ahead of its self-imposed deadline. Some flew through the process, while others saw heavy debate and amending.

A state representative was admitted to the hospital this week. He is currently recovering from surgery. He can attend meetings virtually but will be unable to vote remotely.

Democrats vow to continue working with colleagues while mitigating the effects of bills they believe are based on talking points and emotion – what one lawmaker calls, “coffee shop bills.”

Lawmakers are weighing the prospect of a special session. In a joint op-ed written on Wednesday, legislative leaders said a special session would likely run between eight and ten days. And it would cost the state $35,000 per day.

House Bill 148 would mean clinics that provide surgical abortions in the state would need to be licensed as an ambulatory surgical center. The legislation could add an additional hurdle to the only remaining abortion clinic in Wyoming.

As the Wyoming legislative session winds down, Governor Matt Mead joins us to give his thoughts on the session. We start with the budget, where the…