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State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk with Sheridan Media from the legislative session, discussed the 988 Suicide Prevention legislation, saying it had passed the Senate without controversial funding through a proposed trust. He explained further. Th

State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk with Sheridan Media from the legislative session, discussed the budget saying he is hopeful lawmakers can put away a substantial amount of money into savings. He also said he doesn't feel there will be a lot of debate o

State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk from the legislative session, discussed a program and funding that has more or less been under the radar that could end up being very lucrative if it brings proposed projects to the state. He explains more about what Go

State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk from the legislative session, discussed House Bill 65, the bill establishing funding for the 988 call system for suicide prevention and mental health issues. Kinskey explained why he felt the bill came out of the House

State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk from the legislative session, discussed mental health issues, legislation, and funding. Kinskey said the House has proposed reinstating funds that have been cut from various mental health programs. Kinskey said h

The first half of the winter 2022-23 season has been a snowy one in the Big Horn Mountains, and the first snowpack numbers of the season show it. As of February 1st, the Tongue River and Clear Creek drainage areas are between 112 and 113 percent of the 30-year average, and both are at 132% compar

State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk on the legislative session Wednesday, was asked about SF111, which sets change of sex treatments for those under 18 as child abuse. The bill was passed by the Senate. If passed by the legislature, it will basically s

State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties) spoke with Sheridan Media last week from the legislature and talked about the status of educational funding and bills lawmakers are working on this session. He said traditionally education in Wyoming has been well funded and will continue

State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties) spoke with Sheridan Media this week from the legislative session and gave an update on where property tax reform currently sits and which bills are being seriously considered by the legislature. Kinskey said there have been a number of bil

State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties) spoke with Sheridan Media this week from the legislative session and talked about the supplemental budget, and what lawmakers are considering for the state's additional revenue. He was asked how he sees the legislature in spending versus s