Wyoming Supreme Court

Fracking chemical disclosure decision appealed to WY Supreme Court

Irina Zhorov — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:32:10 +0000

Public interest groups that lost a suit about disclosing fracking chemicals are appealing that decision to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Groups like Earthjustice and the Powder River Basin Resource Council argue that the separate chemicals used in the fracking process should be public information under the Wyoming Public Records Act. A Wyoming District court Judge sided in March with the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission as well as industry when it ruled that not disclosing chemical identities when they are deemed a trade secret is permissible.

Supreme Court agrees to hear Hill case

Associated Press — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:46:00 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court has agreed to hear the lawsuit filed by state schools Superintendent Cindy Hill.

Hill is suing the state and Gov. Matt Mead over a new law that took away many of her powers and duties.

Laramie County District Judge Thomas Campbell last month asked the Supreme Court to take up the lawsuit because it raises constitutional questions.

WY Supreme Court sides with WY Sec. of State to remove term limits

Sara Hossaini — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:51:41 +0000

Wyoming Secretary of State Max Maxfield has won a year-long law suit to remove term limits for most statewide elected officials. Nearly a decade ago, the Wyoming Supreme Court overturned a voter initiative that instituted term limits – but the reversal only applied to state legislators. Secretary of State Max Maxfield says he believed that term limits were also unconstitutional when it came to his own office, and those of other statewide elected officials. So, he waited until he was in this – his final term – to file suit as an individual.

WY Senate approves bill that could reduce number of full time magistrates

Bob Beck — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:43:14 +0000

The State Senate has approved a bill that gives the Wyoming Supreme Court the authority to reduce the number of full time Circuit Court magistrates. A magistrate is appointed by a Judge to oversee court duties when the Judge is not present. In rural areas a magistrate handles minor judicial duties.

Governor Mead picks new Justice

Associated Press — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:46:40 +0000

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead has appointed Michael K. Davis to the state Supreme Court.

Davis is current a state district judge for Laramie County. He will succeed Justice Michael Golden, who is retiring effective Sept. 30. Within the next month, Golden will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 set in the state Constitution.

Davis will be the first Justice chosen by Governor Mead. The Wyoming Supreme Court consists of five justices who serve eight-year terms. It decides cases and exercises administrative supervision over the Wyoming State Bar.

Wyoming Supreme Court will hear term limits case

Associated Press — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:32:06 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court has agreed to
decide Secretary of State Max Maxfield's lawsuit challenging term
limits for statewide elected officials.
Chief Justice Marilyn S. Kite on Tuesday signed a notice that
the court will decide whether the state law setting term limits for
statewide elected officials is constitutional and enforceable.
District Judge Thomas C. Campbell of Cheyenne earlier asked the
high court to resolve the question.

Chief Justice Kite wants to make young citizens of middle-schoolers

Bob Beck — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:27:47 +0000

Listen to the interview

The Wyoming Supreme Court is endorsing a new program to teach middle school students about Civics. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Marilyn Kite joined Bob Beck to explain the program.