Pine Bluffs Post - Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908

Cheyenne, WY – At the beginning of this lawsuit, I explained that as a member of the executive branch, it is my job to administer the laws as written by the Wyoming Legislature. When there is a disagreement about the meaning of a particular statutory provision, the appropriate place to seek clarification is with the judicial branch. I am grateful that is what occurred in this case.

My office and I will review today’s decision with our legal counsel to determine how best to proceed in light of the ruling. I would similarly encourage the members of the Legislature to consider whether the...