By Elsa Heidorn

Laramie, WY – Senator Craig Thomas told his colleagues today that rural states like Wyoming still need a good share of money to boost security against terrorist attacks. As the Senate picked up the issue today, Thomas said that Wyoming's security money has been cut from 20 million to 9 million dollars. "I understand that urban areas, large areas, New York and so on have more concern about security, but rural areas do, as well," Thomas said. The Senator said that terrorists could target military bases and the energy industry in Wyoming.

By Bob Beck

Cheyenne, WY – The Quality child care bill has been signed into law. Supporters say the bill will improve training for child care employees and help more low-income families acquire child care. Governor Dave Freudenthal acknowledged how hard it was to pass. Senator Mike Massie also predicts that more will be done in the future, but he thinks what they did pass is a victory for poor families.

By Bob Beck

By Renny MacKay

Cheyenne, WY – The state House killed a bill requiring property owners to clean up any meth labs on their property. Supporters said some landlords have been neglectful, creating a public safety hazard. But, some expressed concern about the government meddling in private property rights. Representative Erin Mercer says she supported the intent behind the bill. Her concern was this moved towards allowing the state to take rights from landowners. This bill died by a single vote in the House today (Tuesday).

By Bob Beck

By Elsa Heidorn

By Bob Beck

Cheyenne, WY – A bill that will pay for certain types of cancer screenings has passed the legislature. The funding in the bill was cut, but it still provides money for detection procedures for colon cancer. That bothers Worland Representative Debbie Hammons. She thinks other types of cancer were left out. The bill includes a provision that deals with pain management. Senator Charles Scott says it was to protect doctors who try to do all they can to keep a cancer patient comfortable.

By Renny MacKay

Wyoming – U-S Senator Mike Enzi discusses no child left behind, wolves and health care.

Wyoming – Elder care options are being discussed by the state.