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The debate over a new law changing the duties of Wyoming's superintendent of public instruction has spurred some legal wrangling between lawyers.

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Gov. Matt Mead on Wednesday signed into law a bill allowing the state to create a lottery or join a multi-state lottery, such as Powerball.

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Some lawmakers say a new law allowing the University of Wyoming and community colleges to hire presidents in secret is worth looking at again next year to provide more openness

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Lawmakers will meet with reporters Thursday to review actions taken during the legislative session that came to a close on Wednesday.

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The Wyoming Legislature has approved a measure that would allow a lottery in the state, pending the action of Governor Matt Mead

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming State Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would allow a lottery and multi-state games such as Powerball in the state.

The senate approved the bill by a vote of 17-to-12 on Wednesday afternoon

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead intends to take action Thursday on the supplemental budget bill the state Legislature has approved.

Renny MacKay is spokesman for the governor. MacKay says Mead will take action on the budget bill before heading out of state for a meeting of the National Governors Association in Washington DC

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming legislative committee says the state should not issue criminal citations to federal officers who attempt to enforce a possible federal assault weapons ban.

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday endorsed an amendment to a bill that already has passed the House

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming legislative committee is set to hear two contentious gun bills.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled hearings on the bills, which already have passed the House

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead has signed a bill into law that will hike the state's fuel tax by a dime a gallon.

Mead has been pushing for a new source of funding for the Wyoming Department of Transportation since he took office two years ago

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