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The controversial HB 1020 seemed to be nearing passage, but it is now one of a number of bills still in limbo as time left in session ticks away.

The Wyoming Senate gave final approval to a legislative redistricting plan that is likely headed for a conference committee.

The Wyoming Senate has given final approval to a bill that will limit voters ability to change parties in a primary election. Senate File 97 requires voters to choose a party before the slate of primary candidates is released in May.

The Wyoming Legislature is shifting into budget mode as it begins work on its $2.8 billion budget. The budget is about $200 million less than the one it approved two years ago, but it also benefits from the federal American Rescue Plan or ARPA money that state lawmakers have used to strategically replace some cuts and invest for the future.

A special legislative session against federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates led to a lot of debate but no substantive legislation this week. The result was a bit of a surprise, but many think lawmakers bit off more than they could chew.

The Wyoming Senate began debates on a bill aimed at preventing anti-vaccine discrimination.

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