AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLegislature: Wyoming Republicans are jockeying for leadership posts in the 69th Legislature, as election results shift the political landscape while the state remains firmly Republican. A committee also advanced a bill to strengthen protections for healthcare workers facing assaults or threats. State Leadership: Governor-elect Eric Barlow has named three senior administration picks. Sen. John Barrasso won the No. 2 Republican leadership role in the U.S. Senate, becoming minority whip. Courts and Schools: A court battle over Wyoming’s school-choice program will proceed, with a trial set for next year. Separately, a judge overturned state education findings against Sweetwater County School District No. 1 in a special-education dispute. State Finances: Wyoming’s revenue outlook is exceeding expectations, even as the state has lost jobs while total payroll has grown. Public Lands: A proposed federal plan to sell public lands is drawing congressional pushback, a consequential debate for Wyoming communities and land users.
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