The conclusion of the 2026 budget session for the Wyoming Legislature also marks the first such session for House District 15 Representative Pam Thayer, R – Rawlins.

In his last year as representative for House District 47, Bob Davis, R – Baggs, believes the recently concluded budget session was a beneficial one for the people of Wyoming. Much of that, he said, is due to the outreach of the people to their legislators during the session.

An estimated 8 million people took part in more than 3,000 protests across the United States on March 28. It was the third ‘No Kings’ protest since June 2025 with organizers calling it the largest single-day protest in history.

“A lot of our buildings that are just sitting there are really rotting away and it’s due to the rent that the owners have for the buildings.”

Ward One Councilmember Derek Elliott raised the issue of high rent for empty business properties during the March 17 meeting of the Rawlins City Council. He also asked about vocational programs to help potential new businesses recruit and retain employees.

Law enforcement agencies from across Carbon County recently thanked their state representatives and senator for voting against Senate File 101 and House Bill 130, also known as the Second Amendment Protection Act (SAPA) in a rare joint statement.

“I can’t take credit or blame for what my predecessors did, but I have a responsibility to the next generation.”