There has been quite an outcry against the influx of workers and the infrastructure needed to build data centers in Laramie County. Memories are long, and the energy boom—and accompanying population boom—in Rock Springs in the 1970s is an enduring and controversial part of Wyoming history. Today, even the Wall Street Journal [paywall] is covering t...

The Legislature has selected and rank-ordered dozens of topics to study during the interim break between legislative sessions. We chose 10 that we believe will play a pivotal role in committee and floor discussions during the 2027 Wyoming General Session.  Energy Dominance Fund & Possible Expansion. (Joint Minerals' Priority #2, budgeted 2...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: ✅ Passes The Wyoming Business Council's activities can be divided into two main groups.First, training and networking for small businesses an...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals,communitiesand/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political and economic circ...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: ⚠️ Caution SF 39 would help long-term homeowners, particularly seniors, remain in their homes by reducing ongoing property tax burdens. That stability ...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: ⚠️ Caution HB 30 reduces registration fees on older vehicles, which could lower costs for Wyoming families and make transportation more affordable. So ...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political and e...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political ...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: ✅ Passes HB 11 seeks to mandate that entities using eminent domain provide landowners with a written "bill of rights" brochure and clear notice of thei...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political ...