Biden, Dems Prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T Virus Relief Bill
Final passage came after the Senate voted all night on a mountain of amendments. Nearly all were from Republicans and were rejected.
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Some Local GOP Leaders Fire up Base With Conspiracies, Lies
The rhetoric exposes the GOP’s internal struggle over whether it can include traditional conservative politicians, conspiracy theorists and militias.
AP-Norc Poll: Americans Largely Back Biden’s Virus Response
Support for Biden’s pandemic response extends across party lines. Overall, 70% of Americans back his handling of the virus response, including 44% of Republicans.
Governor of Top Coal-Mining State Sets Carbon-Negative Goal
The governor of Wyoming, the top coal-mining state in the nation, is setting a goal of capturing more carbon dioxide than the state emits.
Ruling Stops Need for Small Film Permits at National Parks
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly issued a permanent injunction halting the filming requirements after she found the fees could have a chilling effect for a wide swath of visitors to national parks.
Bill To Keep Wyoming On Standard Time Defeated In House
The measure was defeated 31-24 in a Committee of the Whole vote.
Bias Motivated Crimes Bill Filed in Wyoming Legislature
The bill would target crimes in which the victim was targeted because of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, or physical, intellectual or developmental disability.
Bill To Regulate Legal Weed Filed In Wyoming Legislature
The fiscal note attached to the bill estimates taxing legal cannabis would raise about $49.5 million per year for state coffers.