Wyoming Legisalture

County commissioners in Wyoming have appointed Chris Knapp to fill a vacant House seat after Gillette Republican Rep. Roy Edwards died from COVID-19.

Eight people have submitted applications for a vacant House seat after Gillette Republican Rep. Roy Edwards died from COVID-19 on Nov. 2, the day before the general election.

Governor Matt Mead said he is pleased with the progress made by the School Safety Task Force, now known as the School Safety Advisory Committee.

Schiffer died Thursday morning at his home following a brief illness.

Before heading home, lawmakers reflect on the budget session.

Lawmakers wind up the session working on final passage of bills and conference committee reports.

A medicaid expansion bill fails introduction in the Senate. An Early Childhood education bill fails in the house.

Lawmakers had questions about several items in the governor's proposed budget including pay raises for state employees, more money for local governments and additional money for roads.

The Wyoming Afterschool Alliance got a $75,000 state grant two months ago to recommend how to further develop and fund the program. A report is due to the governor and state lawmakers next month.

In 1991, the 51st Wyoming Legislature passed the Arts in Public Buildings legislation. One percent of construction costs of new state owned buildings is used for the purpose of placing artwork in a public setting.