Wyoming committee deadlocks on bill to require elections for stormwater utilities After lengthy public comment and legal debate over whether Title 15 utilities or Title 16 elections control stormwater funding, the Select Water Committee failed to advance 26LSO0289 on a 6–6 vote; the sponsor’s amendment clarifying an election requirement had carried but did not resolve members’ concerns about litigation and retroactivity.

Wyoming lawmakers faced a deadlock over a controversial bill that could change how stormwater utilities are funded, leaving communities in uncertainty.

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Wells selectmen appoint subcommittee to draft lodging fee calculations after legal briefing Selectmen appointed two members to draft initial lodging fee calculations and sought staff data tied to the 2020 Eno v. Town of Bar Harbor decision; debate focused on whether to pick a fee now or produce a data-backed number for phased implementation.

Wells selectmen are taking a bold step to redefine lodging fees, balancing legal insights and community needs in a heated debate to ensure fairness for local businesses.

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