Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Bill, Could Make 1% Tax PermanentWyoming Lawmakers Advance Bill, Could Make 1% Tax PermanentCounty officials say counties can now vote for a permanent authorization of the tax, which eliminates the need to put the tax up for a vote every few years.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Governor Announces Plan on Future Revenue ShortfallsWyoming Governor Announces Plan on Future Revenue ShortfallsThe Republican governor says it will take planning and action for the state to attain economic stability in the future.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Eyes Ongoing Cuts Amid Prolonged Energy DownturnWyoming Eyes Ongoing Cuts Amid Prolonged Energy DownturnWyoming leads the U.S. in coal production.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Tourists Spent Over $3.8 Billion in 2018Wyoming Tourists Spent Over $3.8 Billion in 2018According to the report, Wyoming saw 8.9 million overnight visitors in 2018, a 2% increase from 2017.Associated PressAssociated Press
University of Wyoming’s Tuition Revenue Lower Than ExpectedUniversity of Wyoming’s Tuition Revenue Lower Than ExpectedJewell says that high-schoolers with a high enough grade-point average and test scores are automatically given certain university-provided aid.Associated PressAssociated Press
Report: Wyoming’s Economy Rebounds ModeratelyReport: Wyoming’s Economy Rebounds ModeratelyThe state's unemployment rate dropped slightly in the fourth quarter to 4.1 percent, slightly higher than the national rate of 3.8 percent.Tom MortonTom Morton
Oil Prices Drag Down Wyoming Revenue ForecastsOil Prices Drag Down Wyoming Revenue ForecastsThe report did note an increase in sales and use taxes mainly because of activity in the oil and gas sector.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Legislature to Focus on Budget, Revenue in InterimWyoming Legislature to Focus on Budget, Revenue in InterimAround 70 percent of the state's revenue comes from taxing minerals, leaving the state vulnerable to the boom-and-bust energy cycle.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Revenue Panel Studies Tax ProposalsWyoming Revenue Panel Studies Tax ProposalsThe state is facing a nearly $500 million shortfall in funding its schools.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Oil Revenue Rises, But Huge Shortfall RemainsWyoming Oil Revenue Rises, But Huge Shortfall RemainsWyoming's public K-12 education system alone faces a more than $400 million deficit over the next two years.Associated PressAssociated Press