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During this year’s legislative session much conversation focused on corporate and personal income taxes. Terms like “diversified revenue stream” and “recapturing of tax revenue” were used regularly by legislators promoting the session’s tax bills.  But when the upbeat terminology is dissected, one can quickly agree with the statement often vocalized throughout the state that “Wyoming doesn’t have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem.”

WASHINGTON — Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on the conclusion of the Mueller investigation:
 
"This is a great day for all Americans," said Chairwoman McDaniel. "As we have said all along, there was no collusion and no obstruction. Now that this investigation is over, Democrats need to finally end their baseless investigations and political crusade against President Trump for the good of the country."

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"This week, the Trump administration brought America’s attention to a longstanding problem plaguing college campuses across the nation: the left’s sustained assault on free speech. Across the country, far too many conservative students are undermined, silenced, and even physically attacked as a result of the toxic culture on our campuses today.

CHEYENNE, WY - On Friday, March 8th, Governor Mark Gordon will hold a ceremonial signing of HB103, Reporting of Abortions. Protection of life is one of the most fundamental underpinnings of Republican values. "It will be an honor to witness Wyoming's head of the Republican Party signing this measure into law, which helps protect the most innocent and helpless among us, the unborn," stated Wyoming Republican Party Chairman, Frank Eathorne.

Yesterday Forbes Magazine published an article about the recent release of the 2013-2018 Wyoming state checkbooks by new State Auditor Kristi Racines. The article includes an interactive map of vendor locations.    

The Wyoming Republican Party Platform emphasizes the role of Government as serving "we the people", the ultimate authorities.  The transparency and accountability shown in the recent actions of Auditor Racines are due to a vigilant people continuing to insist that actions be taken to open Wyoming's books and shed light on spending in our state.

CHEYENNE, WY - The Wyoming Republican Party commends Governor Gordon for his Constitutional approach to the supplemental budget process. On the campaign trail last year Mark Gordon pledged to “…get Wyoming’s fiscal house in order.” After vetoing a variety of line items which were in conflict with Wyoming’s Constitution, Governor Gordon ensured that the promise made was a promise kept.

Legislative update – current 5:12 pm Monday, Feb 25

HB066 Lodging tax FAILED today in third reading. This bill would have imposed a 5% sales tax STATEWIDE on lodging services.  Please take a moment and thank the legislators who opposed this tax. 

Legislative update – current 5:30 am Mon  Feb 25, 2019

House – The House floor schedule for today is a long list of 33 bills, many sponsored by Senate leaders and the Appropriation Committee, to be in 2^ndreading, 2^nd reading accelerated to 3^rd reading, 3^rd reading consent list, and 3^rdreading. 

SF0144- Medicaid and SNAP Eligibility Requirements.

Purpose: Implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients.

Latest Action: Fri Feb 22- Bill survived Committee of the Whole in the House on a 30-28 vote.