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A Busy Legislative Session [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:54:31 +0000

The Wyoming legislature dealt with a lot of high profile issues this session including removing Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill as head of the Department of Education, passing a 10 cent increase in the state's gas tax, and passing a supplemental budget that cut saved and spent.

Legislative Committee Passes Fuel Tax Increase Bill [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:11:22 +0000

The house revenue committee voted 7-2 to recommend approval of a bill to hike fuel taxes by a dime. The tax would increase from 14 cents to 24 cents a gallon on gasoline.

Committee member Laramie County Representative John Eklund (HD-10), tried to amend the bill to add a sunset date for the tax

Wyoming Lawmakers React to Governor's State of State [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:45:05 +0000

Governor Matt Mead outlined his priorities in his State of the State address to lawmakers in Cheyenne. The governor emphasized that Wyoming's in a strong position, particularly compared to most other states