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Supreme Court Says Congress Can't Get President's Records for Now

The ruling returns the case to lower courts Continue reading…

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Wyoming Lawmakers Look Again at Higher Wind Energy Tax

The Casper Star-Tribune reports the Joint Revenue Committee talked to Montana lawmakers Monday about their state’s electricity taxes. Continue reading…

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Can Wyomingites Afford To Make Up The Missing Mineral Taxes

Even after massive cuts there is a shortfall. Continue reading…

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U.S. Small Business Administration Re-Opens Paycheck Protection Program

The U.S. Small Business Administration, along with the U.S. Treasury Department, has re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers, as well as certain existing PPP borrowers....

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Wyoming Lawmakers To Consider “Taxes To Voters” Proposal

If approved as a constitutional amendment, the bill would apply to both local and state taxes. Continue reading…

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LCCC Study Says Wyoming Could Afford Higher Taxes

The study found that Wyoming sales tax rates are about 2.6 percent lower than the average for other states which don't have a state income tax. Continue reading…

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Poll: What Is The Biggest Problem Facing Wyoming In 2022?

2022 will be an election year, and the legislature will meet in February. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing Wyoming? Continue reading…

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Does Wyoming Pay The Tax Man More Money Than Other States?

We already don't have to pay state taxes, so at least we have that going for us. But, do we pay more in taxes via other means? Continue reading…

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Wyoming Lawmakers Consider ‘Menu’ of New Taxes

Committee co-chairman Rep. Mike Madden, of Buffalo, says not all the proposals are going to move forward. Continue reading…

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Would You Be Willing To Pay Higher Taxes For Wyoming Schools?

What needs to be done about the state's education funding shortfall? Continue reading…

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Wyoming Lawmakers Look at Increasing Taxes on Alcohol

The revenue committee will debate the taxes in December. Continue reading…

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Lawmakers Could Up Wyoming Booze Taxes

The revenue committee will debate the bills at its December meeting, where members will decide whether or not to sponsor the measures and encourage passage by the full Legislature. Continue reading…

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Economists: Wyoming Economy Slowly Stabilizes

Wyoming has lost 6,500 residents since 2015, the biggest drop since the years following the 1980s oil bust. Continue reading…

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New Law Will Help Wyoming Counties Collect Unpaid Taxes

Gov. Matt Mead signed the bill into law Wednesday. Continue reading…

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Laramie Mayor Addresses Traffic Issues on 3rd Street [VIDEO]

Traffic issues, penny taxes, and Start-up Weekend Laramie were just a few of the topics Laramie Mayor Andrea Summerville addressed in her monthly radio interview Monday. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Gubernatorial Candidate Takes Aim At Property Taxes

Rammel admits that since property taxes mostly go to fund schools and local government operations, 'there would have to be adjustments at the county level.' Continue reading…

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Wyoming Tax Revenue Rebounds Over the Last Year

Tax collections generated by drilling rose by more than 57 percent this year. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Legislative Committee Endorsed Lodging Tax Proposal

The panel decided the best solution was to delay part of the statewide tax in jurisdictions with lodging taxes until those local taxes expire. Continue reading…

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Poll: What Do You Think Of The Wyoming Legislature So Far?

What do you think of the 2019 Wyoming Legislature so far? Continue reading…

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Coal Company Owes Wyoming County More Than $8M in Taxes

Seeger said she asked Blackjewel for more information about its proposal but hasn't heard back. Continue reading…

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High Profile Bills Find Tough Sledding In Wyoming Legislature

Even friends in high places couldn't save House Bill 220, a corporate income tax bill that would have targeted large, out of state companies like Walmart. Continue reading…

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Report: Wyoming’s Economy Rebounds Moderately

The state's unemployment rate dropped slightly in the fourth quarter to 4.1 percent, slightly higher than the national rate of 3.8 percent. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Lawmakers Revive Failed Tax Proposals

The act would have imposed an income tax on retail corporations with more than 100 shareholders. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Cities, Counties Divided on Changes to Tax Law

Under current law, cities can ask voters to approve sales tax increases, but these taxes must be approved across entire counties. Continue reading…

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Coal Bankruptcy Ruling Could Mean $30M Hit to Wyoming County

Local officials say Campbell County alone could be owed $30 million or more. Continue reading…

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Wyoming is Losing Millions From Mineral Tax Delinquencies

State lawmakers are considering solutions, including requiring companies to pay production taxes every month. Continue reading…

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Online Poll: What Should Wyoming’s New Year’s Resolution Be?

What should Wyoming's New Year's resolution be? We'll publish our poll results next year! Continue reading…

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New Wyoming Coal Mine Operator Behind on Federal, County Taxes

Officials say part of the agreement was that the Navajo Transitional Energy Company would pay royalties accumulated since May. Continue reading…

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NTEC Reaches Deal to Pay Taxes on Wyoming Coal Production

The agreement calls for NTEC to make one payment right away, then monthly for a year. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Ranks in Top Ten States for Lowest Real Estate Taxes

It seems that if you looking to pay low real estate taxes and you're in Wyoming, then you're in a great spot. We pay some of the lowest real estate taxes in the nation. Continue reading…

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Income Tax Filing Deadline Moved From April 15 to July 15

The administration had announced earlier in the week that it would delay the payments. Continue reading…

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Amid Pandemic, US Coal Industry Seeks Lower Taxes, Royalties

Even before the current economic upheaval, the coal mining industry was in sharp decline. Continue reading…

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US Supreme Court Rules Manhattan DA Can Obtain President’s Taxes

The records are held by Trump’s longtime accounting firm, Mazars USA. Continue reading…

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Cigarette Tax Increase Proposed In Wyoming Legislature

House Bill 58 would increase the state wholesale tax in cigarettes from the current three cents per cigarette for five and two-tenths cents. That would raise the state tax on a pack of cigarettes from...

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Governor Gordon Signs Property Tax, Medicaid Bills Passed By Legislature

One of the measures will send a constitutional amendment before Wyoming voters to create a new residential property class for tax purposes. Continue reading…

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