Wyoming State Legislature

Many Wyoming towns are facing failing water systems, like leaky and corroded water pipes, which could lead to dry faucets. State lawmakers met this week to consider how to help.

People are leaving Wyoming at one of the highest rates in the country. This week, state lawmakers didn’t move forward one proposal to fix that.

Once again, lawmakers disagreed on how to “save” coal, failing to move forward a draft bill that would have repealed current state law.

Some lawmakers were shocked by the financial reports of two Wyoming towns. Others were interested in auditing themselves, along with the executive branch.

WPR has been tracking popular, controversial and important laws that are in effect as of today.

State law now forbids instructors from "promoting" "institutional discrimination." UW says its instructors already don't. Instructors say the law is based on a misunderstanding.

Three Wyomingites say the laws portend psychological and potential physical harm.

The bill allows a nanny or babysitter to care for two families, instead of just one. But parents say more will still need to be done.

At least six bills aimed to make building easier by removing barriers or providing funds. Five died without discussion.

The new law raises the payout and removes the income cap for school vouchers.