state budget

The Legislature adjourned with a budget and over 90 new laws on the books. On this season’s last episode, WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Jordan Uplinger recap what passed, back-and-forth between the governor and lawmakers, and what happens next.

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.

Gov. Mark Gordon signed over 30 bills into law on Friday and vetoed one that would have killed an investment account, citing constitutional concerns.

Members of the House and Senate are walking away from a contentious budget session with accomplishments in one hand, interim goals in the other.

"By adding these professional firefighters, paid firefighters, to these modules, that helps augment that lack of coverage during that daytime responses which will help in those critical areas," Fire Chief Jason Caughey said.

The Legislature’s final budget bill came in about $50 million below the governor’s original proposal. Gov. Gordon calls it a win.

Neiman offers few complaint details, blames “Checkgate” drama on political backlash.

The Joint Conference Committee met for less than two hours Friday and flew through negotiating a unified budget. It heads back to the House and Senate for a final vote.

Both Chambers have finished amending their versions of the state’s budget for the next two years. Now, a joint committee will work to negotiate a unified bill before sending it to the governor.

The Wyoming state forester says a slew of bills will help the state be more competitive and help with retention and recruitment.