Legislature discusses maternal and child well-being on Wednesday-pkg-Cheyenne News Now at 5:30 pm - VOD - clipped version

On Wednesday, committees and legislature looked at access to medicine and protections. The House Minerals Business and Economic Development Committee discussed a news source shield law bill Wednesday.

On Tuesday legislature talked about bills that protect our vulnerable populations. To stave off the growing problem of Fentanyl, House Bill 111 protects children from exposure by expanding on a current statute to protect their rights. This bill will allow for a 5-year felony charge if a child is exposed to the drug.

The second week of Legislation has lawmakers looking to support law enforcement and families. The House Judiciary Committee discussed adjusting child support amounts to reflect inflation and the cost of living.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was recognized in front of the state capital steps on Monday as crowds gathered and acknowledged the civil rights leader and the newest state proclamation. “You would not have seen this level of diversity marching together for any reason, let alone for equality of rights. And to have me stand and be able to honor Dr. King in front of this diverse field is just absolutely incredible. It means the world,” said CMSgt. Sylvestris Hlongwane, Command Chief, 90th Missile Wing.

Students from Cody High School came to the Capitol on Monday for an important bill and issue you’ve probably never heard about. Delta 8 is a chemically modified cannabis designer drug that is making some Cody students and citizens sick.

On Tuesday morning, the Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee discussed liquor licenses and the possibility of joining two licenses to give folks more access to licenses over time. Law enforcement voiced concerns over the “disorderly” effect this could have on the public.