Downtown Business Meetings

Of the $2.6 billion in taxes collected by Wyoming in 2024, 4.5%, or $118.5 million, came from motor fuels sales taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Victims exposed to asbestos during restoration work overseen by John Rimmasch may now seek restitution for medical testing costs following a federal jury conviction in July 2022. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has begun notifying eligible individuals about how they can file claims.

Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), along with Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), have introduced new legislation aimed at lowering costs for constructing nuclear power plants by allowing commercial-grade concrete and steel in certain areas. Supporters say this measure could boost local hiring while maintaining strict safety standards.