Majority Site of the Wyoming Legislature

03/14/2024

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"Heading into the session, addressing runaway property taxes was our top priority. It remained so until the end. We are pleased to report that the Legislature passed the largest property tax reform package in the history of our state."

Read the final 67th Budget Session op-ed in the Cowboy State Daily by clicking below.

Senate President Ogden Driskill and House Speaker Albert Sommers write, "Despite political differences and policy disagreements, the Legislature passed a conservative, balanced budget that addresses our state’s needs and invests in the future."

03/06/2024

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful legislative interns! Thank you for your contributions this 67th Budget Session. Your support has us almost to the finish line. Here’s to you, and to your bright futures ahead!

03/05/2024

02/22/2024

Read more on the 3rd reading budget amendment here:

https://wyolegmajority.blogspot.com/2024/02/stith-amendment-imposes-conditions-on.html

02/21/2024

"Outside of school-sponsored activities, we know parents who volunteer their time to coach children in a variety of club sports. These parents and children have made do with the city of Cheyenne’s limited availability of public athletic facilities. Unfortunately, Laramie County School District 1 has closed its doors to these students."

Read more from Senators Ellis and Brennan in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.

As parents of school-aged children, we see the value in providing after-school opportunities to the young people in Cheyenne.

02/19/2024

Celebrating Presidents' Day with gratitude and in honor of the leaders who shaped our nation's history and inspired us to strive for a more perfect union. 🇺🇸

02/15/2024

"The committee’s budget saves more than the governor recommended, saving $310 million in general funds and $200 million in education savings, while spending $30 million less than the governor’s proposal. Members of the JAC deserve recognition for their hard work to get here."

Read this week's op-ed from Senate President Ogden Driskill and Speaker of the House Albert Sommers in the Cowboy State Daily below.

Senate President Ogden Driskill and House Speaker Albert Sommers write, "Let’s be clear. Wielding the budget as a political litmus test or for ideological chest-thumping is not being conservative. That’s obstructionism. That may fly in DC but not here in Cheyenne."

02/14/2024

The 67th Budget Session of the Wyoming Legislature is now underway! We kicked off the week by welcoming Governor Mark Gordon, who delivered his State of the State message. We were also pleased to be joined by Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate M. Fox who gave the State of the Judiciary address. On Tuesday, we were thrilled to host University of Wyoming’s Head Football Coach Jay Sawvel, who discussed Cowboy football. Go Pokes! Take a look at photos from behind the scenes and otherwise as the Session takes off.

03/06/2023

Read the final 67th General Session op-ed by Senate President Ogden Driskill and Speaker of the House Albert Sommers in Sunday's Casper Star Tribune, General session positions tomorrow’s Wyoming leaders for success:

"Educating Wyoming’s children is perhaps the single greatest investment our state can make. Public education is the crucible of democracy and the very foundation of our system of government. Providing the next generation of Wyoming leaders the resources and tools they need to lead in today’s world economy will pay dividends for our state now and in the future."

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Driskill and Sommers write: It is our privilege to report out the accomplishments of this body’s work, which are strengthening the future of Wyoming, starting with strong investments in education.

03/01/2023

Grateful to student groups inspiring us as we work through the last week of the session. A big thank you to Cheyenne's South High cheerleading squad and the Laramie High School's chamber orchestra for the visit!

02/17/2023

The 2023 supplemental budget bill doubles down on the Legislature’s bet on Wyoming families, investing in Wyoming people and promoting economic development and diversification. Read more here:

https://wyolegmajority.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR2xxygHw5dqnAM9wS0MkyuthIDGbuziRT3MQvQBquhgl6lgwtPd1CY_3Jo

Majority site for the 67th Wyoming State Legislature.

02/14/2023

We had a great visit from UW football's Coach Bohl this morning. Thanks, coach, for joining us!